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1) PLANNING APPEAL: CONVERSION OF HOUSE TO FOUR APARTMENTS, SOUTHBOURNE, EMSWORTH

Description of project: To obtain planning permission to convert a large semi detached house to four two bedroom apartments.

Site history: The house was used as a domestic dwelling, but had a poor internal layout.

Design and planning: After having prepared a workable scheme, three planning applications were made. Two refusals on the grounds of overlooking were received despite attempts to negotiate with the LPA. A planning appeal was made on the first refusal. It was considered that the Local Authority were not correct in their view.

Outcome: the Planning Inspector allowed the appeal and granted planning permission on the first scheme, vindicating the original approach. In respect of overlooking he said the whilst there would be some overlooking, it would not be significant or prolonged, particularly in an urban area such as this where a degree of overlooking is to be expected.

2) NEW BUILD & CONVERSION TO PROVIDE 12 APARTMENTS

1)Description of project: To obtain planning permission for 12 one and two bedroom apartments in the centre of the Gravesend Conservation Area, Kent.

Site history: An existing non listed Dutch gabled building had to be retained and a 1960’s flat roofed building demolished.

Design and planning: Difficulties were encountered in negotiations with the Planning Authority in ascertaining what external design would be acceptable.

Outcome: After the production of a number of alternative schemes, a satisfactory design was arrived at. The scheme was recommended for approval by the planning officers, but the committee resolved to refuse the application. A planning appeal was made, and the Planning Inspector allowed the appeal and permission was granted. The site was sold on to a local property developer.


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3) CONVERSION OF STORE TO DWELLING

Description: To obtain planning permission in the centre of Emsworth for the conversion of a rear store to a two bedroom dwelling in a Conservation Area and within the curtilage of a Listed Building.

Site history: The store is about 40m2 with courtyard and has been in existence for many years.

Design and planning: A detailed planning application was originally refused, but after a planning appeal a revised application was submitted and approved.

Outcome: The project has not yet been constructed and planning permission has recently been renewed.
 

4) OUTLINE PERMISSION FOR HOUSING IN A REAR GARDEN

Description:   To obtain planning permission for two semi-detached and one detached house in a rear garden at the junction of two railway lines in Havant.

Site history: The site was the rear garden of a semi-detached house. The property was owned by my client, his sister and their uncle.

Design and planning: Initial consultations were held for a greater density, but it was decided to proceed with a more modest development. Due to the proximity of two railways lines it was necessary to carry out a sound survey and environmental survey.

Outcome: Planning permission was granted and the site sold to developers.

5) OUTLINE PERMISSION FOR HOUSING IN A SIDE GARDEN

Description:  To obtain detailed planning permission for a detached house in the side garden of a local property.

Site history: The site was situated in a raised position in a semi-rural area.

Design and planning: A detailed design for a three bedroom house was submitted for planning permission. There were various constraints including an overhead electricity cable along one boundary.

Outcome: Planning permission was obtained and the site sold for development. Prior to this two planning conditions were considered to be onerous; an appeal was made and was allowed.

 

 
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