Bracknell Forest Archives - Cameron Jones Planning

Successful Appeal – Rear Extension – Sandhurst

19/06/2023 / Bracknell Forest / Planning Appeal

We appealed on behalf of our clients against the refusal at Planning Committee of a single storey rear extension and two air conditioning units at this detached bungalow in Sandhurst. The Council’s reason for refusal was the impact of the proposal upon the living conditions of nearby occupiers, having particular regard to outlook, light levels and noise.

The Planning Inspector agreed with our arguments and granted the appeal, also awarding costs against the Council.

Expert Witness at Public Inquiry

10/06/2021 / Bracknell Forest / Public Inquiry

I was intructed to act for Bracknell Forest Council as their expert witness at a 3 day public inquiry against 81 houses in Bracknell.

I liaised with the barrister, drafted a proof of evidence and gave evidence at the inquiry.

It was a committee overturn and the Inspector agreed with the appellants and allowed the appeal

Successful Appeal – overturn of refusal for a car port in the Green Belt

17/03/2021 / Bracknell Forest / Planning Appeal

We appealed against a refusal by Bracknell Forest Borough Council for a car port in Winkfield Parish deemed as inappropriate development in the green belt. The Planning Inspector ruled in our favour saying there was no impact on the openness of the Green Belt.

Success!

Change of use application – Community Centre to Place of Worship

03/03/2021 / Bracknell Forest / Planning Application

Planning application submitted on behalf of a faith based group for the change of use of an unused community centre, located just outside Bracknell town centre, to become a place of worship with additional community use.

Decision expected in May.

Construction of a new café on an agricultural site within the Green Belt

23/09/2020 / Bracknell Forest / Planning Application

Application for the erection of a single storey building on an agricultural complex to be used as a café to support the local agricultural workers and equestrians. This was an amended scheme to replace a previously refused application for a similar stand-alone café building.

Success – Planning Permission Granted.

Appeal Allowed for house extension in the Green Belt – Warfield

24/07/2019 / Bracknell Forest / Planning Appeal

We submitted an appeal following refusal by BFBC for a modest house extension to a dwelling in the Green Belt. The Appeal has been Allowed – the Inspector agreed that whilst the extension would have resulted in a 60% increase, it was in character with the host dwelling and did not harm the openness of the Green Belt.

Planning permission granted at Committee for an outbuilding in Ascot

24/09/2018 / Bracknell Forest / Planning Application

We submitted an application for an outbuilding to be used as an annexe, ancillary to the main house. The neighbours raised much objection to this and the application was reported within the local Ascot News. However, it was reported to Planning Committee and approved subject to a legal agreement to ensure it remains ancillary to the house.

Planning application for Halfway House at Berkshire Golf Club, granted planning permission

24/04/2018 / Bracknell Forest / Planning Application

We submitted a planning application for the erection of a toilet block with shelter and associated septic tank following the demolition of existing toilet block within the extensive grounds of the Golf Club.

The application was supported with a Tree Survey and granted planning permission within 8 weeks.

Public Inquiry for 350 housing scheme in Binfield

01/08/2017 / Bracknell Forest / Expert Witness

I acted for Bracknell Borough Council as their planning witness at a 3 week public inquiry (in December) against a scheme for up to 350 residential dwellings, land for a one-form entry primary school, a medical centre including pharmacy (1,200 sq m), a sports pavilion (140 sq m), open space, landscaping, Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) and drainage on land to the south of Foxley Lane, Binfield.

I drafted a 10,000 word Proof of Evidence, attended meetings with the barrister, attended the site visits and gave evidence at the Inquiry. The Inspector dismissed the scheme due to the impact the development would have upon the landscape and due to its unsustainable location. A great decision for the borough.

Planning appeal allowed for a detached garage in the Green Belt – Winkfield, near Windsor

01/02/2017 / Bracknell Forest / Planning Appeal

I wrote the planning justification for the retention of a detached garage adjacent to a detached dwellinghouse in the Green Belt. The Inspector agreed that the garage would not harm the openness of the Green Belt and approved the scheme for a temporary period of 2 years.

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Jon S

12:51 23 May 23

Achieved a smooth successful retrospective planning application. Simple engagement process; trustworthy and transparent in terms of work needed and pricing; responsive when questions raised; and adaptable.

Edmund Jeary

23:29 22 May 23

Fiona helped us to get full approval for plans to carry out an extensive refurb of our conservation-area property, which included front, rear and side extensions. We appointed Fiona on the recommendation of our architect, after we received advice at pre-planning stage that permission would not be granted on a number of grounds. Fiona provided extremely efficient support, advising us (time poor and completely new to the planning process) on the risks and merits of different approaches to our appeal - low versus higher risk design options. She drafted a compelling appeal statement, that successfully addressed all grounds for refusal at pre-planning and planning stages. Thank you Fiona!

Katie shapley

13:38 15 May 23

Cameron Jones get the right results. They give good advice and take the time to understand the issues and recommend a workable solution for all parties. We recommend their services.

Peter Spratt

13:36 15 May 23

Cameron Jones Planning were very responsive, professional and value for money. Fiona and Kevin Jones worked seamlessly together, covering for each other as necessary. They took time to understand our wishes and sought proactive solutions where others had defaulted to easier, and unsuccessful, approaches. They also brought in other disciplines as required (legal and architects) to ensure our application withstood scrutiny from all angles. It was a pleasure to work with them.

Jennifer Hall

12:59 07 Nov 22

Fiona has been fantastic in this process. Highly professional and on the ball with our case 100% of the time.Fiona's contribution to the project resulted in successful approval of our planning application.

V G

14:44 05 Nov 22

Highly recommend Fiona - she worked on our successful planning application to Richmond council. She always responds quickly and was able to get access to documents not available online that we needed to support our application. Would use her services again

Debbie Cullen

16:30 03 Nov 22

Fiona at Cameron Jones Planning managed to turn, what appeared to be, a hopeless situation into something we could work with. Her diligence and tenacity have given us the opportunity to see the original plans for the project take shape. Fiona works across a number of projects for us, she is always clear about what she feels is achievable and what is not. I value her services greatly and have no hesitation in recommending Cameron Jones Planning.

Martin Dent

14:54 03 Mar 22

We would highly recommend Fiona and her team. We were apprehensive as to where to start with our particular planning problem but from the beginning Fiona offered us straight forward easy to follow advice. The fee that was discussed at the beginning was clear and transparent so we knew at each stage what the cost was going to be. She submitted the application on our behalf after careful consideration of the best way forward and we are happy to say we had a positive conclusion without any hitches at all.

Liz Boycott-Brown

07:59 28 Jan 22

Fiona at Cameron Jones Planning was excellent. We had a really tricky case - an old building, a non designated heritage asset- she worked skilfully and efficiently with the council and through an appeals process. She was so clear with us so we knew what was going on all the time. We truly felt in capable (and the best) hands. We are thrilled to now have planning when there were times it seemed like we may not ever get it! Massive thanks Fiona

Linda Wigmore

07:55 15 May 21

Cameron Jones recently supported us with our planning application after our first was refused. Fiona submitted a 20 page document including our revised plans, photos and detailed information around the planning policies. Throughout the process Fiona was in correspondence with the planning department and us, guiding and advising where necessary. Our plans have now been granted but we feel Cameron Jones knowledge and expertise in their business helped immensely to the plans being permitted. A Highly experienced and professional team, thank you!