We were pleased to see construction underway for a planning permission we achieved for a replacement house on the River Thames. The case had raised issues of flooding, ecology, riparian rights, highways, trees, effect on neighbours, and the question of a modern design in a prominent location facing open land on the opposite bank of the river. Permission was granted by the Council at planning committee, with praise given for the sensitivities of the scheme. We look forward to seeing the completed house, which will be our client's own home,
Client: private householder
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We continue to advise clients regarding the change of use of commercial premises to provide flats through the prior approval route, where details need to be submitted to the local planning authority to take advantage of the relaxation of permitted development rights. A recent scheme saw a large 1980s office building converted into a range of flats in a prime central location.
Client: private developer We have obtained planning permission for a dramatic new house in the Cotswold countryside, consisting of renovating a much altered traditional house to create a new family home with extensive additional living accommodation. The property lies in a wooded valley, where there were issues of ecology, landscape, trees and drainage to address. Permission was granted under delegated powers with no objections.
Client: private householder Planning permission had been refused on appeal for an extension to a house within the Green Belt and conservation area, and the landowner later approached us to explore how to achieve an extension. We appraised the policy situation and established a case could be made that national policy in fact allowed for such an extension, despite the conclusions of the appeal. We liaised with an architect to prepare a new application with careful policy justification for the extension, and the application was approved under delegated powers.
Client: private landowner Planning permission has been granted for an additional storey and part change of use in buildings to the rear of mixed commercial and residential premises in a neighbourhood town centre, outer London. The project raised issues of design, parking, effect on neighbours, lighting for the new dwelling, effect on commercial space, contamination and sustainability. The application was approved under delegated powers.
Client: G&O Properties We advised clients on the potential to refurbish and extend a very run-down building in Belgravia, London, to secure new uses and the long-term future. It is good to see the project nearing completion and a mixed retail and residential scheme coming into use.
Client: Grosevnor Estate We have recently received a Certificate of Lawfulness for a client's house in Chelsea, London. There had been questions regarding the use and layout of the property which needed to be regulated. We prepared a comprehensive submission to the Council to demonstrate how the building was used, including evidence from a number of sources. The application was approved within the statutory period.
Client: private householder 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 A number of years ago we were involved in securing listed building consent and planning permission for extensive works to a building adjoining the famous Pillars of Hercules pub in Soho. A recent visit to the area saw the project finished and now occupied as a house, with a discreet mansard and roof terrace on top.
Client: private developer We have recently achieved full planning permission for a new detached house on a greenfield site within the Green Belt. Tight restrictions exist for any new buildings in the Green Belt, and securing a new house on an undeveloped site is always difficult. We demonstrated that the proposal would accord with all aspects of Green Belt policy, and other relevant matters, and the application was approved under delegated powers.
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