An appeal win to start off the blog

The first bit of news is a successful appeal for a client in New Malden, Surrey. The client had applied for a change of use of part of the office building to residential. This had been supported by evidence that there was no commercial demand for the floorspace. Unfortunately, the LB Kingston upon Thames refused permission.

At appeal it was demonstrated with robust evidence that the change of use and loss of employment would not conflict with the Council's planning policies. Our role was in presenting the case and co-ordinating the input and evidence from other professionals. The Inspector agreed with the appeal case, and permission granted for the change of use.