Planning Application

Approval for change of use from Office to Residential – Twickenham

This site had a long history of trying to gain permission for the change of use of the office building (last used in 2000) into residential. Due to a change in the parking restrictions there was no longer an objection on parking grounds. I sought a legal opinion from a barrister from 39 Essex Chambers to support the application. and consent was granted for 2 applications – one for change of use into 2 flats and one for change of use into 1 house.

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Combined Application – Rear house extension in Hillingdon

The submission of a joint planning application for two neighbouring properties in Hillingdon following the refusal of a previous application. The proposal comprises two storey and single storey rear extensions and addresses the reasons for refusal raised in the initial application.

Success – Planning Permission Granted

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Permission granted – replace garage with new 3 bedroom dwelling – Southfields

We assisted the architect by drafting a covering letter to support a planning application for the demolition of an existing garage and erection of a single-storey (plus basement and attic accommodation) 3-bedroom detached house with associated cycle and refuse storage. We provided full justification as to why the application should be approved. Full planning permission granted within 8 weeks.

Proposed elevation – courtesy of London & Norfolk
Architectural Design Services

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Discharge of planning conditions to historic application – Twickenham

I was contacted by the owner of a flat who moved into her property in 2012 but at the time the developer had not discharged any of the conditions attached to the original permission dating from 2011. I applied to remove a number of the conditions as they were no longer applicable and to provide details for the materials, refuse, cycle parking and car club membership. All details approved.

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Planning permission granted for the demolition of a bungalow and rebuild a contemporary styled house East Sheen

Planning permission granted within 8 weeks for a new house to replace a 1960s outdated dwelling with no financial contribution towards affordable housing.  I advised and assisted the architect on what supporting documents were required and liaised with the case officer to gain permission within 8 weeks.  

Proposed front elevation – courtesy of L + Architects – https://www.lplusarchitects.com/

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Certificate of Lawfulness granted for use of a building as a rehabilitation/Pilates/training studio in Twickenham

I advised the owners of the building to gather evidence to prove beyond doubt that the building has been used in the same way for more than 10 years.  We were issued with a Certificate of Lawfulness to demonstrate the existing use is lawful. 

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Two applications submitted for the same property in Ottershaw in the Green Belt

1) Prior Approval Notification for change of use of office to residential

2) Retrospective planning application for use of property as three dwellings

​I was instructed by the owner to regularise the property which has been in the same use for a number of years. We have applied for planning permission to retain the building as three dwellings following positive advice from the Council. The owner also sought to seek permission for the change of use of an office into residential use, utilising the permitted development rights.

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