The project was particularly difficult with regard to the personal circumstances of the Applicant whereby a solution needed to be found to make lawful the use of a large separate building which had been partially converted into residential accommodation without planning consent. A number of planning issues arose, nevertheless the way forward was promoted by […]
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The Foresters Inn, Littledean Hill Road, Cinderford – Classic change of use from public house to flats and a terrace of three dwellings to the rear. Essential issues in negotiating with the Local Planning Authority related to the perceived loss of a “community facility” and the former justification in planning terms for the change of […]
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Orles Barn, Ross-on- Wye PPS gained Consent for four executive homes within the Wye Valley A.O.N.B. as part of the redevelopment of a major hotel complex. Following significant highways research in relation to vehicular and pedestrian traffic polarising to the A49 Ross/Monmouth dual carriageway.
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The phrase has become something of a genre, but essentially relates to properties that are passive in terms of energy requirements and savings. A recent example relates to a proposal for which P.P.S. gained consent at Stoke Prior. As well as cutting the building into the bank on site and providing substantial landscaping and highways […]
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Two new detached residences were granted planning consent in the Herefordshire countryside, but only on the basis that specific ecological and other concerns were taken into consideration and compensatory orchard and other tree planting was offered.
Read MoreFull consent for the erection of two substantial 4-5 bedroomed dwellings. Consent was achieved following mitigation measures with regard to a variety of bats established colonies in the area. Full levels survey through the site. Sympathetic and indigenous landscaping with particular regard being made to ameliorate any visual, aural or environmental impact of these large […]
Read More17 dwellings, including 5 affordable properties, following contact with a Local Housing Association. Section 106 negotiations and specialist studies with regard to contamination on site, which was a former haulage yard. Difficulties with regard to foul and surface water attenuation from the site successfully negotiated with Welsh Water and the local Drainage Board. Permission granted.
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The site adjoins and abuts the existing village, but was clearly outside of the settlement area. There was an opportunity, following negotiations with the Local Planning Authority and their favoured Housing Association, that up to eight units would be built. The Local Housing Association made initial payment which helped with infrastructure and the dwellings were […]
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