 We have been involved for a number of years in the preparation of the new South Oxfordshire District Local Plan, making representations on behalf of a number of clients opposing development. The Plan has proved to be highly controversial in relation to housing allocations, and we have advised our clients in detail behind the scenes and made appearances at meetings over the years. We recently appeared at the virtual sessions for the Examination of the Local Plan, which is the first full virtual Hearing in the country.
Client: private individuals and Haseley Brook Action Group
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 The new issue of Self Build & Design magazine is out now, with an article by us on how to appeal. It gives the top tips for what to include - and what not to include - in making an appeal. Find out more about our book on making appeals by going to www.town-planning-know-how.co.uk
 Small schemes can sometimes be the most complex.... we recently assisted in achieving a 'prior approval' for a rear extension to a house in the LB Richmond. Householders can take advantage of relaxed permitted development rights for larger extensions, but only if they follow the correct process in notifying the Council and ensuring any scheme meets the required regulations. We advised a householder on this process and achieved a large extension, despite difficulties from local residents.
Client: private householder  Planning permission and listed building consent have been granted for a series of complex applications that saw modification to past permissions, new internal and external works, extensions, alterations and new air conditioning apparatus at a Grade II listed house in the Belgravia Conservation Area, London. We coordinated the team of consultants and prepared evidence on historic building matters, with the applications approved under delegated powers in the 8 weeks even through the current coronavirus outbreak.
Client: private householder  Planning permission was obtained some years ago for the replacement of an existing house in the Green Belt for a larger property. We advised the landowner regarding a series of amendments to that permission which obtained a larger house, including a basement and sunken patio area. This can be a difficult area of planning policy due to previous case law on what is allowed in Green Belt replacement schemes: court cases that we have been involved in over many years. Our advice led to planning permission for the scheme in this new case being granted under delegated powers.
Client: private developer  We have recently given evidence for the Family Court in a dispute between two parties. Our opinion was asked regarding the development potential for an area of land within the Berkshire countryside, as an expert witness to enable the ruling by the Judge.
Client: joint appointment by solicitors  We were recently involved in regularising a breach of planning control at a property in the Green Belt. Planning permission had been granted for a replacement house with a planning condition removing permitted development rights. However, an extension had been built at the property. We managed to achieve a Certificate of Lawfulness that secures the permanent retention of that extension.
Client: private householder  We now have a YouTube channel that gives some snippets of key points to remember if you are objecting to a planning application or appeal, or making your own planning appeal. These accompany our books that can be found at www.town-planning-know-how.co.uk and the channel can be seen by clicking here.
 We were excited to be on site recently to help with last issues concerning the erection of a new house in the countryside in Berkshire. We have been involved in this project over many years and secured various permissions through applications, certificates of lawfulness and appeals. The work is nearing completion for this striking modern house, to be a family home for our long-standing clients.
Client: private householder  After long-running discussions, applications, appeals and negotiations with the local authority, we have finally managed to resolve dispute regarding commercial buildings near Chertsey Station, Surrey. The case had involved the redevelopment of dilapidated buildings where the Council had only wished to see a very limited amount of new commercial space. Over some time we managed to secure a mixed commercial and residential scheme, and then resolve disputes regarding the discharge of conditions and variation to the permission.
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