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Success – Planning Permission granted for extensive house extensions in Richmond

I wrote the planning statement, checked all the plans were correct and submitted and managed the planning application for extensions at second floor level, ground floor and basement, plus alterations to the front elevation at lower ground level and new permeable paving to the front drive.

Permission Granted

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Success – Discharge of conditions for a new house in Feltham

Collated all the information, reports, plans and materials necessary to discharge 6 conditions for a new build house in Feltham. Details included samples of materials, hard and soft landscaping, acoustic insulation, sustainable drainage system, renewable energy details and Sustainable design and construction details. All conditions approved within 8 weeks.

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Expert Witness for Basingstoke and Deane Council at 8 day Public Inquiry

I was the expert witness on planning matters in respect of a Public Inquiry for a scheme comprising 450 houses, school, community centre and open space. I represented Basingstoke and Deane against David Wilson Homes for the development of a greenfield site in the countryside, drafted the proof of evidence, Statement of Common Ground, a rebuttal proof and liaised with the team over the 5 month period leading up to the Inquiry.

Decision given by the Secretary of State to give planning permission on the basis that the Council did not have a 5 year housing supply.

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Letter of objection against a house extension

Wrote a letter of objection for a couple who were concerned about the impact of a large extension to their neighbour’s property. I advised about requesting that the application should be determined by the Planning Committee and further advised on the speech to be made to the Committee. Application refused contrary to planning officer’s recommendation.

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Pre-application advice for house on plot within Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – West Berkshire

Submitted a planning statement to support a pre-application submission for the development of a small plot of land within the heart of an existing village within an AONB within West Berkshire Council.  The response was not favourable to developing anything on the land. Whilst disappointing, the client wanted to test whether any development would be feasible.

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