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Case Study Change of Use Residential

Alpha Road, Teddington

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A successful planning application for the change of use of a vacant orthodontic practice (Use Class E) to a Residential dwelling (Use Class C3) with associated changes to fenestration and the erection of an Air Source Heat Pump.

Sector:
Residential

Location:

Teddington

Local Authority:

London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames 

Warner Planning submitted a new planning application to the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Council to change this former orthodontic practice into a residential dwelling.

Previous Planning Applications had been unsuccessful in obtaining permission for change of use of the site and it has been vacant for a number of years.

This site has a complicated planning history including a covenant that the building needed to retain employment use following its original approval in 2002. In order to satisfy policies in both the Local Plan and the London Plan regarding the principle of development and evidence that there was no longer a need for this facility in the area, it was required that the site had been marketed for at least 2 years including in this case giving first consideration to the NHS property services.

Following this marketing exercise, it was agreed by the Case Officer that there were both sufficient suitable alternative Orthodontic facilities in the area and no interest received in using the building for any other NHS services or other alternative employment uses, therefore the proposal for change of use to a residential dwelling was compliant with local policy.

Permission was granted subject to an S106 contribution for Affordable Housing.

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Community & Leisure

Home Farm Yoga Tent

Home Farm Yoga Tent, Elstree, Hertfordshire
Home Farm Yoga Tent, Elstree, Hertfordshire

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Sector:
Leisure

Location:
Elstree, Hertfordshire

Local Authority:
Hertsmere Borough Council

Project Overview

A successful planning application for the retention of a yoga tent for an additional period of five years.

Warner Planning once more submitted a planning application to Hertsmere Borough Council to extend the permission for a Yoga Tent for an additional period of five years at a Glamping site situated within the Green Belt in rural Hertfordshire.

As with the previously approved applications, the key challenge was regarding development in the Green Belt. However based on the beneficial evidence submitted by Warner Planning, the Planning Officer continues to consider this a case of very special circumstances in terms of diversification of the rural economy, and the benefits of the scheme outweighed any limited harm identified.  

As such the application was approved by Hertsmere Borough Council.

Photo credit: Home Farm Glamping

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Case Study Residential

Orchard House, Buckinghamshire

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A planning application submitted for the demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of 4 x 4-bed detached and 2 x 4-bed semi-detached houses (6 units in total) with relocated access along Amersham Road, car and cycle parking, bin/cycle store, hard/soft landscaping and associated works.

Sector:
Residential

Location:

Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire

Local Authority:

Buckinghamshire – Wycombe Area

An initial Pre-Application with the Council and their Highways Team, enabled a positive start to the proposals for this site in Buckinghamshire and align all of our thoughts.
 
A subsequent full application was submitted where Warner Planning worked collaboratively with the Council, to enable them to recommend the proposal for approval at Committee and overcome previous refusals at appeal on this site prior to our involvement.
 
During the Committee there was a short discussion by Members on the merits of the scheme and how the design and high quality nature of the proposals are befitting of the area, they were minded to approve the development of six dwellings on the site as well as relocating the access.
 

Plans: Illustrate Architects

CGI for illustrative purposes only 

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Case Study Residential

Leverstock Green Road, Hemel Hempstead

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Sector:
Residential

Location:

Hemel Hempstead

Local Authority:

Dacorum Borough Council

Project Overview

A series of planning applications for the restoration and extension of the outbuildings of this Grade II Listed farmhouse in Hemel Hempstead

Warner Planning submitted a number of planning applications to Dacorum Borough Council for the restoration, refurbishment and extension of the outbuildings at this Grade II listed farmhouse property situated in Hemel Hempstead.

The property had an existing approval for the alterations, repair and restoration of the existing farmhouse and a single storey extension. Warner Planning sought permission for the restoration, refurbishment and conversion of the existing outbuildings on the site as well as construction of a new boundary wall to the property and replacing the exiting gates. The proposals were deemed by the Conservation Officer to be in keeping with the buildings and the setting of the listed building and as such they would preserve the significance of the designated heritage asset. A Preliminary Roost Assessment of the outbuildings found no evidence of bats, however due to low potential of a bat roost a bat activity survey was also carried out where no behaviours were observed to suggest the presence of a bat roost. Therefore, there was no ecological constraints on the proposals. Both applications were granted permission subject to conditions.

A further application was submitted for a link detached outbuilding to house a swimming pool at the property. Warner Planning worked in collaboration with the Conservation Officer to agree on the types of materials to be used and amended plans were submitted which addressed their previous concerns, they subsequently had no objection to the scheme. This application was approved with conditions including for the external materials and finishes to match with the existing barns and farmhouse.

Drawings courtesy of Aura Architecture
Image courtesy of Right Move

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Case Study Residential

Cottage Farm, Hertfordshire

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Project Overview

A planning application submitted for the demolition of existing buildings and construction of four dwellings including terraces with associated landscaping and parking provision.

Sector:
Residential

Location:

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

Local Authority:

Three Rivers District Council

Following previous applications on the site, Warner Planning built upon their relationship with the Council, to engage and overcome the perceived issues relating to openness in the Green Belt and the existing use of the structures. Upon the submission of additional information and evidence the Council were comfortable in moving forward with an approval on the site, for the replacement of the existing structures with four residential properties.  

Plans: Illustrate Architects

CGI for illustrative purposes only 

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Case Study Residential

Apple Tree Farm, Essex

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Sector:
Residential

Location:

Brentwood

Local Authority:

Brentwood Borough Council

Project Overview

Planning permission achieved for the demolition of existing stable block and construction of a detached dwelling with associated parking, amenity and landscaping including part retention of stables and associated storage. (Self Build)

Warner Planning initially submitted a Pre Application to Brentwood Borough Council to establish the principle of development for demolishing the existing stable block and constructing a detached dwelling on this site within a Conservation Area in Essex.

Taking the advice received at the Pre-Application stage, Warner Planning subsequently submitted a full application to the Council which included the feedback received on the types of materials that would be acceptable given the sites location within the Conservation area and its proximity to a Grade II listed building.

The Historic Buildings Officer stated that “The proposal has the potential to directly affect the special character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of designated heritage assets” and the Landscape Officer commented that it is a “sensitive location that requires careful consideration to the design and choice of materials to ensure that it does not have any adverse effects on these features.”

Following this advice, the types of materials that could be used were conditioned in the decision by the Case Officer who also praised the proposal.  

As this was a self-build project the application was exempt from Biodiversity Net Gain requirements and whilst the site is situated within the Green Belt it is deemed to be previously developed land and it was concluded that the proposed development would not cause substantial harm to the openness of the Green Belt.

The application was approved subject to conditions.  

CGI image for illustrative purposes only

Drawings courtesy of: CMI Studio

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Residential

Semi-Detached Houses Enfield

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Sector:
Residential

Location:

Enfield, North London

Local Authority:

Enfield Council

Project Overview

A successful planning application for redevelopment of the site by the erection of two x 2-storey semi detached dwelling houses with habitable loft spaces, PV panels and associated refuse and cycle storage.

Following a Pre-Application on the site, Warner Planning were appointed to submit a full application to demolish an existing bungalow on this site in North London and erect two 2-storey semi-detached dwellings with habitable loft spaces.

The proposed mix of housing was supported as it meets an identified need in the borough for opportunities for downsizing, enabling larger dwellings to become available for new occupiers and reduce the pressure to convert or subdivide existing larger homes. At the same time the proposed dwellings meet all of the internal floor space standards in the London Plan as well as good-quality amenity space and provide off street parking in line with the London Plan requirements.

Warner Planning worked closely with the Case Officer throughout the application and the design of the properties was praised to be akin to the existing properties in the street including the bay windows whilst a pitched roof lessens the impact of the height of the proposed dwellings on the street scene.  

The proposal was deemed acceptable by the Council and permission was granted subject to conditions. 

Drawing: RP Projects

CGI for illustrative purposes only 

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Commercial

Priory Cars, Bedford

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Project Overview

Planning permission granted for the Change of Use of a Warehouse (B2) Building and site, to Car Sales (sui generis), and erection of a replacement wall with palisade fence.

Sector:
Commercial

Location:

Bedford, Bedfordshire

Local Authority:

Bedford Borough Council

Warner Planning submitted a planning application to Bedford Borough Council for the Change of Use of a commercial property (B2 Use) situated within a Key Employment Area in Bedford to be used for Car Sales (sui generis), as well as the erection of a replacement wall and palisade fence.

It was deemed that the use of the site for the sale of motor vehicles would complement the existing B Use classes also operating in the employment area and that there would be no concerns related to noise, access, car or cycle parking on the site.

The proposal was considered acceptable and policy compliant and was approved by Bedford Borough Council.

Historical image: Google Maps

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Change of Use Commercial

Towcester Vets, Weedon

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Project Overview

A successful planning application for the change of use of a bungalow from residential dwelling (class C3) to form an enlarged Veterinary Practice (Class E) via a link structure to the adjacent existing premises.

Sector: Commercial

Application Type: Change of Use

Location: Weedon, Northamptonshire

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire

Warner Planning positively engaged with West Northamptonshire Council to submit a planning application to obtain change of use for a bungalow from residential use class C3 to form an enlarged Veterinary Practice use Class E in Weedon, Northamptonshire.

The plans also included enlarging and upgrading the existing parking area, closure of a vehicle access onto the A5 Watling Street, new boundary treatment and site wide landscaping.

The principle of this development was supported by local policy which supports proposals which sustain and enhance the rural economy and specifically supports the retention and expansion of businesses in their existing locations. The loss of one single dwelling was also not deemed to outweigh the economic benefits that the expansion and growth of an existing business within a sustainable location would have, and the potential loss of the facility should they not have been able to expand would have been detrimental to the local community.

As the application involved the closure of the vehicle access onto the A5, Warner Planning worked closely with a Transport Planning Consultant and the Architect to provide the Council and National Highways with detailed information and plans to support the application.

The application was subject to the requirement to provide a minimum 10% Biodiversity Net Gain. The proposed development was predicted to meet this requirement with a 21.46% gain in area habitats and a 19.10% gain in hedgerow habitats.

The application was duly approved by the Council subject to conditions.

Photos: Google Maps and Canva

www.towcester-vets.co.uk 

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Residential

Pound Hill, Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire

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Project Overview

A Planning Application for the demolition of existing garage, garden structures and existing conservatory, erection of a bungalow, associated detached garage and storage, upgrade of access drive from existing driveway and associated works.

Sector:
Residential

Location:

Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire

Local Authority:

Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury Vale)

Having had previous refusals on the site for a detached dwelling, Warner Planning were appointed to submit a revised planning application to Buckinghamshire Council for the demolition of existing structures on the site and the erection of a large bungalow with detached garage and storage.

The site is an underutilised area of private garden where the existing outbuildings are in a poor state of repair. The revised application responded to the previous reason for refusal as well as the more recent Pre Application advice with a proposal for a smaller dwelling in terms of size, scale, bulk and mass in comparison to the previously refused application whilst still meeting the clients brief for the project.

The proposed design was considered by the case officer to respect the character and appearance of the immediate and wider area.

More trees are to be retained on the site than on the previous application which aids in the screening of the development from the open countryside and the proposed dwelling has been relocated within the plot to sit entirely within the perceived settlement boundary.

With a proposed 10% Biodiversity Net Gain on site, the development was deemed to be in accord with Local and National Policies and the application was recommended for approval subject to conditions.

Drawings courtesy of Tuckley Chester Design Ltd

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