We were able to secure planning permission for our client for the installation of an external staircase to enable the occupants of a first-floor flat to access the rear garden. The Planning Officer agreed with our argument that the proposed staircase would not create a detrimental impact to the residents of the ground floor flat.
Planning approval secured for external staircase Read More »
Cameron Jones Planning were successful in gaining planning permission by appeal for the enlargement of an existing dormer for a semi-detached chalet bungalow. The Council refused the application on the basis of the dormer being overly dominant, visually intrusive, and unsympathetic to the character of the area. Our appeal statement argued recent similar approvals in the area. The Planning Inspector concluded that the appeal proposal would not have unacceptable adverse effects on the character and appearance of the host property or the locality.
Appeal Win – Dormer Extension in Hampton Hill Read More »
We provided a full planning service for this development of a small bungalow in Whitton. At the initial consultation stage we advised the architect on potential schemes that would be acceptable, paying particular regard to design and the impact on neighbour amenity. The planning statement accompanying the submission addressed national and local planning policies and Richmond’s supplementary planning documents and included a BRE impact on sunlight / daylight analysis for the neighbouring dwelling.
Approval for extensions to Bungalow in Whitton Read More »
Appeal allowed and planning permission gained for a two-storey side extension, single storey rear extension, the conversion of the existing garage to a habitable room, a loft conversion to a habitable room and two rear dormer extensions at this detached dwelling in Hampton.
We managed all planning elements of an initial successful application for the two-storey side extension, dormer extensions and garage conversion. A subsequent application for the rear extension was refused by the Local Planning Authority. We took this to appeal arguing the high standard of design, lack of neighbour impact and compliance with policy. The Planning Inspector agreed with our case and awarded planning permission.
Appeal Win – Extensions to detached dwelling in Hampton Read More »
Cameron Jones Planning worked closely with the client and the barrister to prepare the appeal statement against the enforcement notice served by the Council of the London Borough of Brent. The Council alleged the breach of planning control as being the site’s existing mixed business and residential use for which permission has not been granted.
We represented the client at the Inquiry and were able to demonstrate to the Planning Inspector that the use does not effect the character and appearance of the area nor impact on the amenity of neighbouring occupiers.
Planning permission was granted under ground (a) and the enforcement notice was quashed.
We were able to gain approval for extending and converting a garage at the end of a row of other garages. The end of terrace dwelling, situated on Shaftesbury Crescent in Laleham, has direct access from the garden to the garage.
The Planning Officer agreed with us that the scheme would not compromise the character of the area, nor neighbour amenity. The Highway Officer was happy there would be no impact on highway safety. The scheme was allowed.
Approval for an extension to a garage to form a home office Read More »
Cameron Jones Planning prepared the Heritage and Planning Statement to support this retrospective planning application for a designated BTM within the Queen’s Road Conservation Area in Twickenham. The Council accepted our argument that the brick built porch was not out of character with the streetscene not detrimental to the dwelling.
Retrospective planning permission granted.
Retrospective Permission Gained – Building of Townscape Merit, Conservation Area Read More »
Cameron Jones Planning gained permission at planning appeal against Exeter City Council for the demolition of a garage workshop and the construction of four 3-storey (plus basement) purpose-built student accommodation units, numbering 26 bedrooms in total.
We worked with our client from pre-application, through application, to appeal, instructing and coordinating all relevant consultants and design negotiation. The LPA argued an over concentration of PBSA in the area which we counter-argued had no basis in the Development Plan. The Planning Inspector agreed with our case.
Appeal reference: APP/Y1110/W/23/3325492
Appeal Win – Student Accommodation in Exeter Read More »
Cameron Jones Planning worked closely with Holland Green Architecture to develop plans for a replacement five bedroom dwelling that would be in accordance with national and local planning policies and the design guidance as set out in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead’s supplementary planning guidance. We put together a strong case based on a detailed analysis of the local architectural vernacular, and other permissions and refusals in the Borough for similar schemes, The planning statement addressed all potential site constraints and demonstrated the sustainability argument for the new dwelling.
The Council approved the submitted scheme with no amendments.
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Cameron Jones Planning successfully argued against the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames’s decision to refuse this application in the Hampton Village Conservation Area. Their decision was based on design, heritage, tree and ecology issues. We built a strong case against the Council’s mistaken view that the building is a locally listed heritage asset. With expert bat and arboricultural opinion, our planning appeal statement put a strong case for the two-storey rear, single storey side, and basement extensions. The Planning Inspector agreed with our arguments and allowed the appeal.
Appeal Success – Two storey and subterranean extensions in Hampton Read More »
