tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12742579157667351642024-03-13T15:15:15.305+00:00Leigh & Glennie - planning newsLeigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-47458429948370097642012-11-30T16:48:00.003+00:002012-11-30T16:48:47.073+00:00Sports performance building for golf club<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Planning permission has been granted for a new golf performance building at the private Wisley Golf Club, Surrey. The facility will provide new private coaching and fitting services for members of the club, which includes tour professionals and keen amateurs.<br />
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The site lies in the Green Belt and in the flood plain. The application justified the need for the new building and demonstrated no harm to flooding, nor to the attractive landscaped golf course. Permission was granted under delegated powers.<br />
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<i>Client: The Wisley</i>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-69903418164712837612012-11-06T10:48:00.002+00:002012-11-06T10:48:56.850+00:00New house in Belgravia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Planning permission and listed building consent has been granted for a new house within central Belgravia, London.<br />
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This followed our appointment as advisors in relation to proposed extensions and internal works to a listed property. Detailed research revealed the building was once a bakery with a house originally to the rear, which was probably damaged in the War and demolished. Evidence was presented to the Council that reinstating this house now would be historically accurate for the area and that the works to the original building - including an additional storey - would be in accordance with planning policy.<br />
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The applications were approved by the Westminster Planning Committee.<br />
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<i>Client: Grosvenor Estates</i>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-49349176395782029442012-10-17T10:15:00.000+01:002012-10-17T10:15:08.839+01:00Appeal against conditions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A householder received planning permission and listed building consent for extensions and alterations to their listed cottage in Essex. Unexpected to them the permission contained planning conditions that modified the scheme through looking to vary window design. This would have made the new extensions much less attractive to the occupier, and also were felt by the architect to be unjustified.<br />
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An appeal was lodged to vary and remove the planning conditions. The appeal was allowed and the concept of the architect and client reinstated through a much more preferable modified planning permission.<br />
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<i>Client: private householder</i>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-52134279741716866472012-10-03T09:15:00.002+01:002012-10-03T09:15:48.157+01:00Extensions to house in conservation area<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few technical problems mean a delay in updates....<br />
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But now news about permission granted at appeal for extensions and alterations to a detached house in the centre of Chertsey, Surrey. The property lies in a conservation area, next to the Church and close to other houses. The scheme will see extensive remodelling of the property and a large increase in accommodation for the family. The Inspector was persuaded that there would be no harm to the conservation area and no impact on the neighbours.<br />
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<i>Client: private individual</i>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-28791551440415174852012-07-06T10:30:00.000+01:002012-07-06T10:30:00.168+01:00Alterations to listed building<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Planning permission and listed building consent have been granted for alterations and extensions to the rear of a Grade II listed house in the St John's Wood area of London. The property had considerable historical interest due to an attached artist's studio, built and lived in by the flamboyant Victorian architect, J W Wild. Detailed research was undertaken to investigate the history of the property and to demonstrate how the very contemporary changes would not harm the building.<br />
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<i>Client: private individual</i>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-23601945697094769232012-07-04T12:00:00.000+01:002012-07-04T12:00:51.173+01:00New house, Ascot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Construction has now finished on a fine new house situated in a prestigious road in Ascot. The site presented a number of challenges, with protected trees, a varied character and nearby neighbours. Planning permission was negotiated with the Council to achieve a large increase in the size of house on the site, and an improvement to the poorly designed house that existed before.<br />
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<i>Client: Nightingale Developments Ltd</i>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-9975334990051086662012-05-03T15:28:00.000+01:002012-05-03T15:29:07.655+01:00Lansdowne Walk, Kensington<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Work has been completed on extensions, rear basement addition and internal refurbishment of a modernist property in a conservation area in Kensington. This followed a complex series of applications to the Council and an appeal to secure the changes at the rear of the house, where it was demonstrated to the Inspector that there would be no harm to the amenities of neighbours, to the conservation area or to trees from the changes. The architects for this scheme, with whom we worked very closely, were <a href="http://www.vwbs.co.uk/" target="_blank">VW+BS</a><br />
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<i>Client: private client</i>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-69041372994966493922012-04-26T15:00:00.000+01:002012-04-26T15:00:11.349+01:00Phillimore Gardens, London W8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After detailed discussions with the Council, and the submission of comprehensive information on numerous topics, planning permission has been granted for extensive alterations and a large basement extension to a house on the Phillimore Estate, Kensington.<br />
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<i>Client: private householder</i>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-89466468848901187352012-04-25T10:00:00.000+01:002012-04-25T10:00:00.224+01:00Health centre, Barnes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have secured a change of use of offices in the LB Richmond to a medical centre. This was a complex proposal involving the co-ordination of a number of specialist consulants. The Council's normally restrictive policies relating to preserving office space in the Borough had to be overcome, and the sensitive issue of traffic generation and parking were handled through detailed negotiations. Extensive pre-application discussions were held both with the Council and with local residents to reassure everyone that this new facility would be acceptable in this tightly built-up residential area. The application was approved under delegated powers.<br />
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<i>Client: private company</i>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-13122758102665403012012-04-24T17:05:00.001+01:002012-04-24T17:05:41.577+01:00Extensions to house<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Planning permission has been granted for extensions to a terraced house in Kensington, including a new mansard roof. The application was approved under delegated powers within 8 weeks, allowing the family who owns the house to have extra room for their growing clan!<br />
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<i>Client: private individual</i>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-37458691156590806352012-02-27T10:53:00.000+00:002012-02-27T10:53:00.414+00:00Appeal for extensions to house<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MyefffSnyNE/T0aZS0-Sh1I/AAAAAAAAAC4/2WEonDNWOOo/s1600/IMG_9993.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MyefffSnyNE/T0aZS0-Sh1I/AAAAAAAAAC4/2WEonDNWOOo/s320/IMG_9993.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Planning permission was refused for a modern extension to the rear of, and basement beneath, a locally listed building in a Wimbledon conservation area. We submitted an appeal on behalf of the householder, to demonstrate the design of the modern extension would be a suitable addition to the house and the area. We also had to show there was no harm to protected trees and the basement could be safely constructed, and coordinated professional evidence on those matters. The appeal was allowed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Client: Private householder</i></div>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-1200892888911337202012-02-24T09:45:00.001+00:002012-02-24T09:45:00.998+00:00Theatre School<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mhrEy9c44KI/T0aXzbTBNKI/AAAAAAAAACw/MRoP_XTxKWg/s1600/looking+to+buidling+from+Oldfield+Road+(Large).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mhrEy9c44KI/T0aXzbTBNKI/AAAAAAAAACw/MRoP_XTxKWg/s320/looking+to+buidling+from+Oldfield+Road+(Large).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Planning permission has been granted for the change of use of an office building to a school. Corona Theatre School is a long-established performing arts school who needed to find new premises urgently due to an end on their lease in their previous premises.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Their desired new building fell into the restrictive policies of LB Richmond. We coordinated the professional team to provide evidence on employment policy, traffic and parking issues, and the suitability of the premises as a school. Detailed discussions were held with Officers at the Council and the application recommended for approval to Committee, despite a recognition that the scheme was not entirely consistent with the Council's policies. The application was approved unanimously.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Client: Corona Theatre School</i></div>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-12003223111817740942012-01-24T10:42:00.000+00:002012-01-24T10:42:00.800+00:00Bed and Breakfast accommodation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C8kiQfJ33Z8/TxhyRSODxrI/AAAAAAAAACo/qpyehhGqlnM/s1600/DSC00399+%2528Small%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C8kiQfJ33Z8/TxhyRSODxrI/AAAAAAAAACo/qpyehhGqlnM/s320/DSC00399+%2528Small%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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We helped secure planning permission for the partial change of use of a property on a sensitive conservation area site, next to a church and houses, to a bed and breakfast. Issues regarding access, use, flood risk and amenity were overcome, with the application being approved unanimously.<br />
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<i>Client: private</i>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-38064448412144493842012-01-20T09:37:00.002+00:002012-01-20T09:37:00.996+00:00Renovation of mews house<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TM3QoZKrkPM/TxhxTabGDlI/AAAAAAAAACg/tdEnlpp-cDw/s1600/IMG_9697+%2528Small%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TM3QoZKrkPM/TxhxTabGDlI/AAAAAAAAACg/tdEnlpp-cDw/s320/IMG_9697+%2528Small%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Permission has been secured for alterations and renovation of a mews house in Westminster, close to Dorset Square. Work was undertaken in liaison with the architect and Statements submitted to the Council to outline the case for permission, with consent granted within 6 weeks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Planning permission and listed building consent have been granted relating to alterations to an hotel in Westminster, following a series of negotiations with the Council.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Client: private hotel</i></div>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-27994470030993892592011-12-21T09:01:00.000+00:002011-12-21T09:01:00.285+00:00Extensions to domestic property<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fk6QHTBLBZs/TvDn4fBDm4I/AAAAAAAAACQ/bK7C5-Gzaz4/s1600/IMG_8260+%2528Large%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fk6QHTBLBZs/TvDn4fBDm4I/AAAAAAAAACQ/bK7C5-Gzaz4/s320/IMG_8260+%2528Large%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What appeared to be a modest project - extensions to the rear and the roof of a house in Notting Hill - but sensibly we were brought in at the outset by the architect, who recognised there were some complex planning issues to address. After extensive discussions between the client, the architect and ourselves, we submitted a planning application and the Council were persuaded to grant permission for all the client's wishes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A change from the usual work most in the profession see: we have submitted a planning application for additional enclosures to house monkeys and baboons at a primate rescue sanctuary in Berkshire. The site is in a sensitive green belt location, and rescues and cares for monkeys which have been badly treated. The project involves careful discussions with local residents, councillors and planners to reassure that very special circumstances exist for the 10 new enclosures within woodland.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Client: Lakeview Monkey Sanctuary</div>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-38348930263480797382011-10-11T14:32:00.000+01:002011-10-11T14:32:00.150+01:00North Audley Street, London<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nCUhqjkxAqg/TpREiwwzhoI/AAAAAAAAAB4/Les4hk9TvVs/s1600/IMG_7513+%2528Medium%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nCUhqjkxAqg/TpREiwwzhoI/AAAAAAAAAB4/Les4hk9TvVs/s320/IMG_7513+%2528Medium%2529.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
Planning permission and listed building consent have been granted by Westminster City Council for the change of use of the upper floors of this interesting building in Mayfair, from offices to flats. The interior still displayed much of the original character of what was once a house above a shop. The work in this project involved advising on the proposed alterations and demonstrating to the Council that the change of use would comply with the planning policies, and that there would be no harm to the listed building.<br />
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Client: GrosvenorLeigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-68712744997573097382011-09-16T16:02:00.001+01:002011-09-16T16:02:00.163+01:00Eaton Square, London<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_YcrC7cZue4/TnM0WqurfrI/AAAAAAAAAB0/sQIZ2fN14R8/s1600/IMG_8931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_YcrC7cZue4/TnM0WqurfrI/AAAAAAAAAB0/sQIZ2fN14R8/s320/IMG_8931.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Advice has been given regarding internal alterations to this listed building in Eaton Square, Belgravia, associated with the amalgamation of flats in the property. The building had an interesting history of changes over the years and research was undertaken to explain the benefits to the building that would arise from the changes.<br />
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<i>Client: Grosvenor</i>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-25362694682026780722011-09-16T12:31:00.001+01:002011-09-16T12:31:56.059+01:00Redevelopment of commercial premises<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7dupftldHHU/TnMy_ZM0qgI/AAAAAAAAABw/jB9dTou6uUQ/s1600/Northstreet-Perspective-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="151" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7dupftldHHU/TnMy_ZM0qgI/AAAAAAAAABw/jB9dTou6uUQ/s320/Northstreet-Perspective-02.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Proposals have been submitted for the redevelopment of an unattractive commercial site in the Green Belt, near Windsor. Various car garage uses lie surrounded by houses, and the scheme shows new housing in a traditional courtyard setting.<br />
<i>Client: Shorstan Company Ltd</i>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-91370569125405255232011-07-06T10:35:00.002+01:002011-07-06T10:35:00.693+01:00Reversion of house, Richmond<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WUVXe1i6RQ4/Tg2VE0DNecI/AAAAAAAAABs/nPATrPtdsfk/s1600/aIMG_2910.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WUVXe1i6RQ4/Tg2VE0DNecI/AAAAAAAAABs/nPATrPtdsfk/s320/aIMG_2910.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As many in the planning profession know, the London Borough of Richmond have had a long-standing (and sometimes controversial) policy that stops reversion of a property back to a single family house if it was once divided into flats. Some other Councils have followed this policy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This policy stance is starting to change, and we recently gained planning permission for the reversion of a property back from 3 flats to one house. This now allows the family to reclaim their full home and live in it together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Client: private client</i></div>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-26773569593631877602011-07-01T10:32:00.000+01:002011-07-01T10:32:00.413+01:00The Wisley Golf Club, Surrey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iRZvbGA8Zpc/Tg2SsU1_1oI/AAAAAAAAABo/oKV4mGYK1ZY/s1600/aIMG_6269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iRZvbGA8Zpc/Tg2SsU1_1oI/AAAAAAAAABo/oKV4mGYK1ZY/s320/aIMG_6269.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Wisley, one of the UK's most prestigious private members' golf clubs, is set in beautiful grounds and invests a great deal in providing facilities for the golfers. Unfortunately, one of their improvements involved creating a new access track through a woodland on green belt land and in an area liable to flood; they had quite innocently thought planning permission was not needed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Following investigations from the local planning authority, they were faced with possible enforcement action against both the new track and a change of use of land to a golf course. We carried out detailed research into the planning records for the land and analysis of planning policy and precedent. We demonstrated to the Council that no change of use had occurred, and we submitted a planning application for retention of the track. Permission was granted through delegated powers, and the track can remain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i> Client: The Wisley</i></div>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-3992518133852766242011-06-10T17:30:00.000+01:002011-06-10T17:30:03.124+01:00Old Barrack Yard, Belgravia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SH199mrqTJs/TfJDCHSXl-I/AAAAAAAAABA/Yg2ucnpdVmg/s1600/IMG_7284.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SH199mrqTJs/TfJDCHSXl-I/AAAAAAAAABA/Yg2ucnpdVmg/s320/IMG_7284.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Planning permission has been granted for the Grosvenor Estate, for the conversion and alterations to an interesting mews property in Belgravia, Westminster. The ground floor was used as stabling, with accommodation above. The scheme sees the residential use come into the ground floor, with the re-use of historic features in the building. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Work on the project involved research into the history of the property and presenting the case for renovation and change of use, in accordance with conservation guidelines and the Council's policies. The application was granted under delegated powers.</div>Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-83071473980661382842011-05-31T13:17:00.001+01:002011-05-31T13:18:12.657+01:00Residential extension<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JK80KTx70EI/TeTcCNSa6oI/AAAAAAAAAA4/tMWzPF4a94I/s1600/Liskead.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JK80KTx70EI/TeTcCNSa6oI/AAAAAAAAAA4/tMWzPF4a94I/s320/Liskead.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
A small project, with a successful outcome. Large extensions and changes to a detached house in a conservation area, where submissions were made to argue for the contemporary design at the house in an area of more traditional appearance. Approved by the Council.Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274257915766735164.post-70184855601889969622011-05-03T13:53:00.001+01:002011-05-03T13:53:00.172+01:00Change of use of shop to residential<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_z6FWXj7Ufg/TbbcvJougII/AAAAAAAAAA0/zLcd6u0NqVA/s1600/IMG_0944.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_z6FWXj7Ufg/TbbcvJougII/AAAAAAAAAA0/zLcd6u0NqVA/s320/IMG_0944.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Planning permission has been granted on appeal for the change of use of a vacant retail unit to residential, in the village centre of Thames Ditton, Surrey.<br />
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The Council objected to the change of use on the grounds of a loss of a shop in the defined village centre. We demonstrated to the Inspector that the marginal location of the shop and the limitations of the listed building meant that it had proven unviable to let. The Inspector agreed that the change of use would not be harmful to the retail environment of the village.Leigh & Glennie Ltdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02137078149501778730noreply@blogger.com0