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Park Terrace, Watford

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Sector:
Residential

Location:

Watford

Local Authority:

Watford Borough Council

Project Overview

A successful planning application for the erection of three x 4-bedroom terraced houses in Watford.

Warner Planning positively engaged with Watford Borough Council through the Pre-Application process to establish the principle of development for these three x 4-bedroom properties including parking in an established residential area in Watford.

Following the feedback received from the Council, Warner Planning submitted a successful planning application for this windfall development which was situated within the curtilage of a large residential garden.  

The project was deemed to be an effective use of under-utilised land and would help meet the identified need for family sized housing within the Borough.

The application was recommended for approval at Planning Committee where it was presented by Warner Planning and approved subject to conditions.

Photo credit: Westfields Homes 

 

 

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Alban Cottage, Hemel Hempstead

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Sector:
Residential

Location:
Hemel Hempstead

Local Authority:
Dacorum Borough Council

Project Overview

A planning application submitted for the demolition of the existing outbuilding and creation of replacement outbuilding.

Warner Planning successfully achieved Planning Permission from Dacorum Borough Council for the demolition of an existing outbuilding situated within the garden of a property in Hemel Hempstead, and the creation of a new replacement outbuilding which would better meet the evolving needs of a growing family.

The sustainably designed replacement outbuilding provides home based workspaces, a gym and a sauna whilst complimenting its surroundings and the character of the area.

Images courtesy of SSK Architects

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Council Engagement Residential

Market Hill, Buckingham

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Sector:
Residential

Location:

Buckingham

Local Authority:

Buckinghamshire Council

Project Overview

A successful planning application for the redevelopment of the site, including removal of a dilapidated barn, creation of x 8 residential units with 174 sqm of Office accommodation with associated parking, communal amenity space, landscaping, cycle storage, refuse storage and public realm improvements.

Following previous refusals on the site, Warner Planning positively engaged with Buckinghamshire Council and Buckingham Town Council through the Pre-Application process before submitting a full planning application to redevelop this Brownfield site situated within Buckingham Town Centre and the Buckingham Conservation Area. The site is also within the setting of a number of nearby Grade II listed buildings. The site was and continues to be allocated for development within the Buckingham Neighbourhood Plan.

Plans drawn up by Illustrate Architects included 8 dwellings comprised of 5 x 2 bed apartments and 3 x 1 bed apartments, well designed to complement the historic setting of the local area and with a layout that reflects the layout of the site from the 1880’s. The scheme also delivers 174sqm of office accommodation, associated parking, communal amenity space for residents, cycle storage to encourage sustainable travel around the town, EV Charging Points, associated landscaping and a Biodiversity Net Gain of 52% on site.

The application was supported by numerous technical reports and surveys which were commissioned by the applicant with the support of Warner Planning.

This proposed mixed-use development of the site was considered appropriate and policy compliant for the area and concluded to meet the aims of the site allocation.

The proposed design and layout of the scheme was deemed to be a much-improved revision of previous schemes which had been refused on the site. The Case Officer states in their report “The design approach in the massing and placement of the buildings is well grounded in research and understanding of the site and its local context” and goes on to say “The design of the buildings … are considered to be in keeping with the character of Buckingham Conservation Area and to blend in with the surroundings. The design of the proposed buildings responds well to the site and its setting and has been inspired by examples within the town”.

The key challenges included the possible effect on the amenity on existing and future residents which was addressed through careful detailing of openings and limiting all built form to no more than two storeys. A significant benefit of the scheme will be the creation of a safe, clear pedestrian route from north of the site in Summerhouse Hill through to Market Hill and the Town.

On-site parking arrangements were agreed with the Council’s Highway Officers to ensure that sufficient provision for both residential and commercial uses. Parking surveys were commissioned to support the application provided by appointed specialist Transport consultants to demonstrate that locally there was capacity for additional vehicles in the network and supported a bespoke parking provision on the site. The site was also recognised for being in a highly sustainable location near to the local bus stop and other amenities in the Town Centre.

Subject to conditions there were no objections to the scheme from any statutory consultees.

The application was approved by delegated decision in March 2025.

Images courtesy of Illustrate Architects

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Change of Use Residential

St Peters Street, Derby

Case Studies

Sector:
Residential

Location:

Derby

Local Authority:

Derby City Council

Project Overview

A successful planning application for extensions to the building to form a larger house in multiple occupation (Use Class Sui Generis)

Warner Planning positively engaged with Derby City Council to submit a planning application to convert and extend a former commercial property situated within Derby City Centre into a 45 room, House of Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis).

The building is situated in a highly sustainable city centre location with 45 cycle spaces to be provided for the use of residents to encourage sustainable travel around the city.

However, the city centre location provided a challenge relating to the amenity of future residents and the potential impact of late-night noise. This was overcome through a planning condition to carry out a detailed noise assessment and subsequently for noise mitigation measures in the form of acoustic insulation of windows and mechanical ventilation to reduce any noise disturbance to the future occupants.

The application was approved by Derby City Council subject to conditions, several of which have since been successfully discharged through planning applications by Warner Planning.

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Nugents Park, Harrow

Case Studies

Sector:
Residential

Location:

Harrow

Local Authority:

London Borough of Harrow

Project Overview

A successful planning application for a single and two storey side to rear extension and external alterations to this Locally Listed Building

Warner Planning are pleased to have achieved planning permission from The London Borough of Harrow Council to extend this locally listed property situated in Nugents Park, Harrow. 

The concerns of the Conservation Officer were overcome through positive engagement with the Council and the size and scale of the proposed extensions and external alterations were deemed to be modest and proportionate to the host property; while the design was viewed as sensitive and sympathetic to the locally listed building without ridding it of any of its original architectural features.

The application was granted subject to conditions.

Photo credit: Rightmove

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Arts and Crafts Style House Extensions – Hertfordshire

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Project Overview

Sector:
Residential

Location:

Hertfordshire

A successful planning application for part single, part two storey front, side, and rear extensions; increased ridge height to include additional accommodation at loft level; front dormer and the addition of solar panels.

Warner Planning positively engaged with the Council on a successful planning application to extend this original Arts and Crafts style, early 20th Century detached property situated within a conservation area in Hertfordshire.

Key challenges relating to the scale and massing of the proposed extensions and the impact on the Conservation Area were all overcome through collaborative working with the council and amended plans were submitted taking into account comments of the heritage officer. These reduced the scale of the extensions and retained more of the existing features and the Arts and Crafts character of the property.

The proposal to extend and renovate the existing property rather than demolish and rebuild was also widely supported by the local public.

The case officer concluded that the proposed development comprised sustainable development and would not result in significant harm to the Conservation Area as well as complying with the NPPF 2023 and local policy. Permission was hereby granted subject to conditions.

Images courtesy of Argento Design Studio

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Change of Use Residential

12 Park Road, Hampton Wick

Case Studies

Sector:
Residential

Location:
Hampton Wick

Local Authority:
The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames

Project Overview

The conversion of this former assembly rooms and dance studio into 5 residential units including a mezzanine floor, roof terraces and external alterations.

Warner Planning successfully submitted planning applications for the conversion of this Building of Townscape Merit, situated within the Hampton Wick Conservation Area in Richmond upon Thames, from a dance studio into 5 residential flats.

Planning permission was initially secured for the change of use and conversion of the building, followed by subsequent applications to add a mezzanine floor, roof terraces and external alterations such as replacing external doors and windows on the building.

The applications that followed for external alterations faced challenges relating to potential noise concerns from roof terraces, loss of privacy, harm to the historic character of this Building of Townscape Merit and less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area leading to refused applications.

Warner Planning worked collaboratively with the Council to submit a revised application which addressed the previous reasons for refusal such as raising the parapets around the proposed roof terraces and amending the external changes which it was deemed would have had an adverse effect on the appearance of the building or the wider Conservation Area.

Plans were also later revised to include the retention of the Assembly Rooms plaque lettering on the side of the property, the use of window film on the windows on the courtyard elevation to obscure overlooking of neighbouring properties and a noise report to assess the impact on surrounding properties.

This application was presented by Warner Planning at Planning Committee and approved subject to conditions. Warner Planning has subsequently successfully discharged the conditions with additional planning applications. 

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Leverstock Green Road, Hemel Hempstead

Case Studies

Sector:
Residential

Location:

Hemel Hempstead

Local Authority:

Dacorum Borough Council

Project Overview

Planning approval achieved for the demolition of existing buildings and construction of an apartment building consisting of nine 2-bedroom apartments, with associated parking and landscaping.

Following a Pre-Application on the site, Warner Planning responded to the feedback received from Dacorum Borough Council in submitting a full planning application to demolish an existing dwelling situated within a residential area in Hemel Hempstead and construct a 3-storey apartment block with nine two-bedroom apartments.

The scheme was amended with additional windows following comments from the Council’s Conservation Officer and the improvements were welcomed by the Case Officer.

The building’s high quality design included covered balcony areas to provide a private amenity space for each flat without intruding on the privacy of neighbouring properties. 

The Case Officer concluded that the application would make good use of redundant / underutilised land and make a valuable contribution to the Borough’s housing stock. The application was approved in 2020 with the development now complete.

Photos: Westfields Homes

Architect: CMI Architecture

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Replacement dwellings, Hertfordshire

Case Studies

Project Overview

Sector:
Residential

Location:

Hertfordshire

 

A successful planning application for the demolition of the existing house and outbuildings to facilitate construction of 2 x dwellings (1 x 3 bed and 1 x 5 bed) to include accommodation at basement level, with associated landscaping, parking and 2 x detached garages with mezzanine level.

Following previous refusals and a dismissed appeal on the site, Warner Planning were appointed and submitted a Pre-Application and subsequently a revised full application to demolish the existing dwelling and construct 2 new dwellings with associated landscaping, parking and garages.

Throughout the process, Warner Planning positively engaged with the Council to overcome the key challenges including the property being situated in a conservation area, perceived overdevelopment of the site, the loss of the original dwelling, possible increased risk of flooding and the size and mass of the proposed dwellings.

Revised plans were submitted in response to both concerns from the Heritage Officer and conversations with the Urban Design Officer. The Case Officer agreed that the Arts and Crafts design of the 2 new dwellings was an optimum use of the site and that they would reflect many aspects of the character of the surrounding conservation area.

The officer concluded that the proposed development was an appropriate design and scale and would have no detrimental impact in terms of visual or residential amenities of the Conservation Area.

The application was approved subject to conditions in November 2024

Images courtesy of Area Design

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Appeal Case Study Commercial

Ineos Dealership Advertising, Chiswick

Case Studies

Sector:
Commercial, Appeal

Location:
Chiswick, West London

Local Authority:
London Borough of Hounslow

Project Overview

A successful appeal against the decision to refuse the installation of two externally illuminated fascia signs and one non-illuminated fascia sign on a car dealership in Hounslow, West London

Following a refused application for the installation of three facia signs on this commercial building located in a locally significant Industrial History Site in Chiswick, West London, Warner Planning submitted an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate.

The Inspector allowed the appeal on the grounds that the signs were an acceptable addition to the recently altered and extended building Ineos Dealership, Chiswick and that there would be no reduction of amenity for users of the property. They judged the signs to be in-keeping with the varied character of advertising in the locality and will not cause any harm to the Industrial History Site or the amenity of the area.

Images courtesy of CMI Architecture Ltd

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