We were approached by the owners of a bungalow who had had planning permission refused for a part two storey part single extension. We advised on a re-design and supported the planning application with a full planning statement. We contacted the local ward Councillor who had previously objected and advised neighbours to support the application.
Two storey side and rear extension to detached dwelling Read More »
I attended a site meeting and drafted the appeal statement following the refusal of planning permission for a two storey side extension and rear extension. I completed the forms and submitted the appeal for the owner of the house. Although the appeal was dismissed we successfully argued that the gap would not be blocked and therefore the principle of a two storey side extension was acceptable. The only matters of concern were related to the design of the front porch and rear roof section of the side extension. These are to be amended and a new application is to be submitted.
Appeal – two storey side extension and rear extension in Twickenham Read More »
I was contacted by the owner of a property who had applied for planning permission for a two storey rear extension to a dwelling in a conservation area (and was locally listed). He had been informed by the case officer that it would be refused. I assessed the application and considered it had a good chance of gaining planning permission. I negotiated with the head of planning at Richmond and requested that the application be determined by the Planning Committee.
I drafted the speech for the owner to read out at the Planning Committee (I was away on holiday at the time).
Even though the planning officer recommended the application be refused, the Members of the planning committee unanimously voted to approve the application and it was duly granted planning permission.
I was approached by a home owner following refusal of consent for a two storey rear extension to a detached dwelling in the Green Belt. This was a very technical issue on whether the extension could be interpreted as permitted development. The appeal was dismissed as the 30cm rear gable was considered as a side elevation.
Appeal submitted against a Lawful Development Certificate, Bletchingley Read More »
I undertook a site visit with the architect and drafted the planning statement for the development of a new floor to a building in a Conservation Area. Although this was submitted to the Council, the owners changed their future plans and this was withdrawn.
Pre-application letter submitted for a new storey to 4 storey building in Victoria Read More »
The owner of the property submitted a further application which the Council refused on 3 grounds – design, lack of cycle space and lack of financial contribution towards trees. We submitted another appeal and applied for an award of costs against the Council. We were successful on all grounds with planning permission being approved for the new 3 bedroom dwelling and the Inspector agreeing with us that the Council had been unreasonable and awarded full costs relating to two of the reasons for refusal. A great result.
Planning appeal for new dwellinghouse in Walthamstow – Success Read More »
We attended a site visit and advised on the likelihood of gaining planning permission for a new build house at the end of the garden of a semi-detached dwelling in Walton. We advised the architects on the proposal and necessary amendments; drafted the planning statement and met with the Council’s planning officer to discuss the proposal. The response was very positive and a planning application is to be submitted shortly.
Pre-application advice for a detached dwelling at the end of a garden Walton-on-Thames Read More »
There is much planning history to his property but planning permission and listed building consent were granted on appeal for extensions to a Grade II listed building within a conservation area. I requested a Hearing for the appeal and represented the owner at the Hearing. The Inspector issued his decision within one week of the appeal hearing. A good decision after a long process.
Involved with a pre-application submission for the extensions to a small dwellinghouse to enlarge the space by extending it by two storeys. Attended the site meeting and advised accordingly. Wrote the planning statement and submitted the planning application with advice on Affordable Housing (and Viability assessment), Sustainable Construction Checklist, Energy Assessment, Parking issues, design issues, Room sizes, Neighbour amenity issues. Decision Pending.
Planning advice for a couple intending to buy a house and needing advice on how best to extend the property.
Planning advice – Twickenham householder Read More »
