Planning Application

Retrospective Application – Outbuilding of a Dwellinghouse

Retrospective planning permission gained for a large (7.5m x 4m) outbuilding to the rear of a dwelling containing a home gym and WC. The outbuilding was subject to an Enforcement enquiry as it did not meet the rules of Permitted Development Class E. We produced a planning statement setting with a strong case for the outbuilding based on compliance with policy, the minimal impact on the streetscene and the neighbours and the subservience to the original dwelling.

The Planning Officer agreed with our case and approved the application.

Retrospective Application – Loft Conversion

We successfully gained retrospective planning permission for a client in Wokingham whose Permitted Development rights for loft conversions had been removed when planning permission was granted for the housing development. The application required a biodiversity survey and parking plan to be submitted in addition to the usual plans and elevations.

We would recommend all house purchasers to check the original planning permission for the development on which they are buying to ensure there are no conditions restricting future developments.

Successful Application – Replacement dwelling in the Green Belt and Conservation Area

Planning was approved for the replacement dwelling in Maidenhead, including the construction of an outdoor swimming pool and associated studio building with associated parking and landscaping, following demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings. The dwelling is located within the Green Belt and a Conservation Area. The Council’s ecologist requested bat surveys to be undertaken and this was successfully resolved.

We provided an amendment to the withdrawn application of a similar proposal. Planning permission was granted without appeal.

K I R K + N O L A N

Planning approved for the demolition of the existing dwelling and detached garage and replacement with a 2 storey dwelling + garage in a Conservation Area

We were approached to submit an application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and detached garage and replacement with a 2 storey, part single storey, 5 bedroomed dwelling with a basement plus a detached single storey garage and associated works. The site is located within the open countryside.

Success – Permission granted within 8 weeks.

Planning approved for a new dwellinghouse with associated parking and landscaping

We were approached by the client to advise and submit a planning application for the erection of a new dwellinghouse with associated parking and landscaping following the demolition of the existing house in Hampton Wick. The permission was delayed as bat surveys were required but this was resolved and permission duly granted.

Architect | Simon Brown Architects | England

Two storey rear extension and conversion of garage into habitable space within the Green Belt and Conservation Area

We were contacted by the client to provide a planning and heritage statement for the proposed front porch, part single part two storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable space, following demolition of rear extension in Guildford. The site is within the Green Belt and Conservation Area.

The proposal design was amended due to the size and scale however a new proposal was found to be a proportional enlargement to the original dwelling and thus would not be inappropriate development in the Green Belt as concluded by the Officer.

Success – Permission granted

Architects Richmond – 50 Degrees North Architects

Successful Application – Single storey side/rear extension and alterations to external finish and fenestration in Green Belt and Conservation Area

We submitted an application for a single storey side/rear extension, first floor front/side extension, 2no. side canopies, alterations to the external finish and fenestration and 3no. rooflights to the existing detached outbuilding in Cookham.

Plans were amended following an objection from a Neighbour and concerns over ecology. Once the plans were amended and a Bat Survey was conducted the application was granted full planning permission by the LPA.