I was involved with advising the architect with the overall design and submitted the application with a planning statement to justify its approval. The planning officer stated that they would refuse it as it was contrary to the house guidelines. However, I successfully convinced them that there would be no harm to the neighbours and the application was approved.
Single storey rear extension approved in Teddington Read More »
We were approached following refusal by LBRUT to submit an appeal. We drafted the appeal statement and the appeal was allowed. As we argued, the Inspector concluded “I conclude on the main issue that the proposal would integrate comfortably with the host dwelling and wider character and appearance of the area.”
Appeal allowed for mansard roof extension Read More »
Following refusal of an application we were approached to advise on how the scheme could be revised. We submitted an application for a replacement front dormer and erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. This was approved without delays.
Planning permission granted for extensions to a house in Twickenham Read More »
Following refusal of an application for a rear/side extension at first floor level, we drafted the appeal statement to justify why it should be developed and it was allowed by the Inspector in January 2018. The owner emailed: “Amazing news! Fiona, thank you so very much, I’m delighted – you’re wonderful!”
We submitted an application to amend a number of restrictive conditions attached to a permission from 2014 including increasing the number of children to 55, changing the hours to 07.00 – 18.30 Monday – Friday and 09.00-14.00 on Saturdays and removing the personal permission. This was granted within 8 weeks.
We submitted an application for a new roof extension to replace an unauthorised dormer within a Conservation area. , the proposal represents an improvement on the existing situation which includes a dormer which was erected without the necessary planning permission. The new roof will be much more in proportion to the remainder of the house with a steeper pitch which can incorporate all room in the roof with the associated stairwell
Success – planning permission granted for a roof extension in Barnes Read More »
Planning permission granted on appeal for the retention of a log cabin at the end of a garden in Twickenham for the use by the owner for guests. Whilst the Council’s planners had recommended approval for this, the Planning Committee refused the application on grounds of noise and disturbance and use by those not associated by the owners. However, Cameron Jones Planning successfully argued that the building would be entirely incidental to the main dwellinghouse, that there would be no harm to neighbours and it was granted permission on appeal.
Planning permission granted was on appeal for a two storey side extension to a house in a Conservation Area in Richmond. The Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposal would block a gap and disrupt the pair of semi detached houses. Cameron Jones Planning successfully argued that there would be no harm from the extension and it was granted permission on appeal.
The owner of a semi-detached dwelling approached us following refusal of planning permission for a first floor side extension. I advised that an amendment could overcome the concerns raised by the Council over infilling a gap between the properties. The Council refused the amended scheme and I submitted an appeal against the refusal. Decision pending.
Appeal – two storey side extension in Hampton Read More »
I was approached by a couple who were buying a house and wanted to build an end-of-terrace house on their plot. I undertook a site visit and drafted the pre-application letter providing a full justification for the development. The meeting held with the Council’s planners was very positive and the Council gave their verbal support for the scheme.
February 2017 – Planning application submitted for the new dwelling. I drafted the supporting planning statement and advised the applicant on matters relating to affordable housing, sustainability issues, parking, residential design standards, Community Infrastructure Levy, infill development, residential amenity issues and design. This was refused due to concerns with parking.
September 2017 – Planning application submitted for the new dwelling. We submitted an amended planning application with more supporting evidence on parking and this was approved at Planning Committee.
Pre-application advice New dwellinghouse in Teddington Read More »
