 We have obtained planning permission for extensions to a small house in the Green Belt, in a tricky location next to a school, with constrained access and trees. A pre-application enquiry showed reluctance from the Council for extensions, but we followed a sequence of applications for permitted development rights and detailed information on the site, and the formal planning application was approved under delegated powers.
Client: private householder
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 A family were hoping to extend their home to provide additional bedrooms and living space, but the Council refused permission twice for their plans. We were called in to advise on a possible appeal. Through a sequence of further applications and eventual appeal, we could put a case that the works to the house would be acceptable and not harmful to the character of the property or wider area. The appeal was allowed, and our clients have secured the space they need.
CIient: private householder  Our clients own a vacant parcel of land near Heathrow in unproductive use. We made a planning application for the temporary storage use, with access to the main road, which the Council decided to refuse permission. We lodged an appeal against this unreasonable refusal and secured permission for the use as open storage.
Client: private landowner  Permission has been granted at appeal for the demolition of one house and the erection of two new houses on a 'backland' site in a Surrey village. The Council had refused permission on the grounds of harm to the character of the area and effect on neighbours. We demonstrated that the site could accommodate the two houses without problems, and that access would be acceptable.
Client: private developer  Planning permission has been granted on appeal for a rear extension to a detached house in the Green Belt. The house had been extended a number of times before and the total floorspace increase exceeded the Council's guidelines for 'disproportionate additions' to houses, and there was a simple refusal by the planners. However, we demonstrated to the Inspector that a proper reading of the Policy can allow for further changes to the house. The Inspector agreed and permission was granted.
Client: private householder  The number of planning appeals allowed has been dropping recently, which has led to the unusual step of the Planning Inspectorate issuing a statement explaining the matter. We are appeal specialists with a strong record of many successful appeals for householders, developers, commercial clients and enforcement issues. We also have a helpful 'do it yourself' guide to appeals if you don't want to engage our specialist services, available here.
 We were pleased to receive listed building consent and planning permission for a basement and ground floor extension to the rear of a listed building in Belgravia, London, as well as internal works to the building. The application had been refused on the grounds of perceived harm to the listed building, the basement works and an objection to the modern design, as well as harm to a tree. We demonstrated in the appeal submissions that the design and the changes to the original building were suitable, that the application complied with the Council's basement policies, and the tree would not be harmed.
Client: St James' Street Property Management  A quirk in planning policy means that erecting outbuildings to dwellings in the Green Belt can often be difficult. This case was made even more difficult by a planning condition attached to a new housing development that specifically removed permitted development rights. The Council had refused permission for our client's new home office building at the end of their garden. We put the case in what was a surprisingly complex appeal, given the small scale, and the appeal was allowed with the Inspector accepting our interpretation of Green Belt policy rather than the Council's case.
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.
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