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Barn and Silo – Saunderton Lee

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Sector:
Residential

Location:
Buckinghamshire

Local Authority:
Buckinghamshire Council

Permission was achieved for the conversion of an existing commercial barn and silo to create 3 x 4-bed dwellinghouses, soft and hard landscaping and associated works.

Warner Planning submitted a planning application to Buckinghamshire Council for the conversion of a former agricultural barn and silo situated within the Green Belt and create 3 x 4-bed houses.

The project included 9 parking spaces as well as bin and cycle storage.

Plans were amended following consultation comments received from the Highways Officer regarding the access, following this the objection was lifted.

Officers determined that the site was appropriate development in the Green Belt and that it would have no heritage impacts or adverse impact on the Chilterns AONB.

The application was approved subject to conditions.  

Architect : Illustrate Architects

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Case Study Residential

Appeal – Watford

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A planning application submitted for the demolition of an existing bin and bike store and the erection of a single storey studio bungalow and erection of new communal bin store.

Sector:
Residential

Location:

Watford

Local Authority:

Watford Borough Council

Following a previous refusal, Warner Planning were appointed and submitted a full planning application to Watford Borough Council for the demolition of an existing bin and bike store to the rear of an existing property in Watford and erect an single storey studio bungalow with a new replacement bin and bike store.

The application was once again refused as the proposals were deemed by the Council to be out of context with the local area, and it was determined that the loss of amenity space would create a poor quality of accommodation for the existing dwellings.

Warner Planning then went on to submit an Appeal to the Planning Inspectorate.

The Inspector noted the varied heights and sizes of the buildings in the area of the appeal site and disagreed with the suggestion that the proposed property would be visually harmful to the street scene and stated that the plans were “sympathetic to the established residential character and appearance of the area”.

The Inspector went on to challenge the second reason for refusal and states that the appeal proposal would not harm the living conditions of the occupants of the flats with particular regard to the size and shape of the retained outdoor amenity space and the proposals would be policy compliant.

The appeal was allowed, and planning permission was granted subject to conditions.

Architect: CMI Architecture

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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

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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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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

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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.  

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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

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Commercial

Priory Cars, Bedford

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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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