Success - Prior approval application for change of use from office to residential, West Drayton
October 2013
I have written the covering letter and submitted the application to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead for the change of use of an office into residential. The information demonstrated that there were no issues relating to flooding, contamination or transport/highways issues. Application approved.
Planning advice prior to purchasing a new house in Twickenham
September 2013
I provided a comprehensive analysis of how a dwelling could be extended for a house in St Margarets, Twickenham to give the purchaser the confidence that they could extend the house in the way they envisaged. I provided further advice in a follow-up telephone conversation.
Planning advice for the development of land in Chertsey, Surrey Heath Council
September 2013
I analysed the planning constraints, the local policies and site circumstances of a site in Chertsey and drafted a report on the likelihood of developing the site for the erection of a dwellinghouse.
Prior approval application for change of use from office to residential, Horton, RBWM
September 2013
I have written the covering letter and submitted the application to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead for the change of use of an office into residential. The information demonstrated that there were no issues relating to flooding, contamination or transport/highways issues. Application withdrawn by
applicant.
Change of use from office to shops on Pentonville Road, Islington
August 2013
I have written the planning statement and submitted the planning application for the change of use of 4 offices into shops, within a conservation area in Islington.
Withdrawn by applicant.
Planning advice to resident in Barnes
August 2013
A resident of Barnes was concerned about the plans submitted by his neighbour for a large 2 storey side extension. I advised them of all the planning policy and guidance to aid them in a letter of objection.
Success - Application for office extension to a garage in Richmond
August 2013
I drafted the planning statement and covering letter and submitted the planning application for a contemporary styled extension to a garage to accommodated an office in a conservation area in Richmond.
Granted planning permission within 8 weeks.
Success - Application for house extension in Richmond
August 2013
Planning application submitted to extend an original planning permission for a single storey rear extension to a flat in Richmond.
Planning permission granted within 8 weeks of submitting the application.
Success - Planning Permission granted for extensive house extensions in Richmond
July 2013
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
Success - Discharge of conditions for a new house in Feltham
July 2013
I 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.
Planning statement for a new House in Feltham
June 2013
Wrote the planning statement for the submission of a planning application for the erection of single storey house to the side of an existing dwellinghouse.
Refused planning permission by Hounslow Council on loss of garden land and impact on neighbours. Appeal submitted March 2014, pending.
Appeal submitted for land in Feltham
June 2013
Following the refusal of planning permission for the construction of a single storey building for the storage of vehicles on land close to Heathrow Airport and in the Green Belt, I wrote the planning statement and submitted an appeal.
Appeal dismissed.
Objection letter for change of use of house to care home in Ealing
May 2013
I wrote an objection letter for a resident's association who were concerned at the change of use of a dwellinghouse into a care home for young offenders in Ealing.
The application has since been withdrawn.
Expert Witness for Basingstoke and Deane Council at 8 day Public Inquiry
May 2013
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.
Client: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Letter of objection against a house extension
April 2013
I 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.
Client – Private householder
Site appraisal - Green Belt land in Hounslow
April 2013
Advised a landowner following the refusal of planning permission by Hounslow Council as to how best to develop the land given its location within the Green Belt and adjacent to Heathrow airport.
Client: Private landowner
Pre-application advice for house on plot within Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - West Berkshire
March 2013
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.
Client: Private landowner
Site appraisal - terraced house in Hounslow
February 2013
Advised a landowner of what development opportunities there were following refusal of planning permission by Hounslow Council. A two storey side extension was applied for to extend a property but I advised that a single storey extension which could be converted into a small separate unit could be achieved on site. Further instructions pending.
Client: Private landowner
Success - Appeal for demolition of garages and erection of 6 houses and an office - Barnes
February 2013
Represented LB Richmond-upon-Thames at a hearing for the erection of 6 houses and an office with parking on a backland site in Barnes. Appeal dismissed for unneighbourly development, poor design due to cramped location. Other issues included financial contributions towards affordable housing, impact on neighbouring listed building, poor provision of amenity space, poor parking provision and impact on trees.
Client: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Success - Appeal for 5 houses – Hampton
January 2013
Represented LB Richmond-upon-Thames at a hearing for the erection of 5 houses on garden land in Hampton - dismissed on grounds of harm to the character and appearance of the area and harmful impact on neighbours. A good result.
Client: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Success - Appeal for 2 houses in the floodplain - Teddington
January 2013
Represented LB Richmond-upon-Thames at a hearing for the erection of two new houses on a vacant plot within the Floodplain in Teddington. Appeal dismissed on flooding grounds and poor design.
Client: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames