by Sophie Lennon | Sep 13, 2021
Conversion of Former Chapel to Dwellinghouse in Stroud
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Planning permission and listed building consent have been secured to convert a former chapel (F.1) into a dwellinghouse (C3) in the small Cotswold village of Jacks Green, Stroud.
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Due to the sensitive nature of this site, a keen eye for detail was essential to the success of the proposal. Open and clear communication with other working professionals greatly aided this application as valuable contributions were made from Aboricultural, heritage and highway consultants. Although a challenging application at times, effective collaboration ensured a positive outcome for all those involved and helped to revitalise a valuable heritage asset.
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by Sophie Lennon | Aug 26, 2021
Single Storey Side and Rear Extension to an Idyllic Cottage Set in the Cotswold AONB
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BPA are delighted to announce permission has been secured for a single storey side and rear extension to an idyllic cottage located in the village of Woodmancote on the outskirts of Cheltenham.
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Located within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this project required a sensitive design that complemented the existing cottage and the surrounding countryside. Due to its highly visible location, a careful approach was essential to satisfy all parties involved and achieve the best outcome. We worked alongside the conservation officer to deliver a scheme that fulfilled the clients vision whilst respecting the high design standards of developments within the AONB. Whilst there were challenges along the way, clear and open communication sought to remedy any issues that arose and aided the positive outcome achieved.
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by Sophie Lennon | Aug 12, 2021
Conversion of an agricultural building to a 4 bedroom house
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Set within a rural location with extensive views of the Malvern Hills, BPA are delighted to have secured permission to convert an agricultural building into a 4 bedroom house.
The site contained a 20th Century barn of steel construction and metal cladding. Ordinarily, the conversion of this type of barn would not have been acceptable as it would not have met local planning policy. We therefore used the ‘Class Q’ permitted development route to secure consent for the client and whilst we have secured permission for many homes now under this process, this was a particularly challenging case requiring a very methodical approach.
Through our strong planning submission and positive engagement with the case officer, the application was approved within the 56-day statutory period.
This case provides a prime example of how planning consultants can help to unlock the value of a site. Please do get in touch with us if we can help with a similar project.
by Sophie Lennon | Aug 2, 2021
Time to celery-brate!
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Permission for a beautiful bespoke greenhouse designed by Hartley Botanic has been secured. The construction of a greenhouse usually falls under permitted development, however due to its placement within the curtilage of a grade II listed building and its location within the local conservation area, planning permission was required. The applicant sought our assistance to rectify the invalidation letter of their previously submitted application. Our role was to submit a heritage statement that clearly assessed the level of potential harm of the proposed development on the designated heritage asset, which in this case was neutral. Once instructed by the applicant, clear communication was established between ourselves and the assigned case officer which allowed for a smooth process and a happy outcome for the client.
If you are seeking planning consultant support for a similar development, please contact our team via mail@brodieplanning.co.uk or call us on 01242 898368 to see how we can best assist you.
by Sophie Lennon | Jul 28, 2021
Goodbye Utilitarian Portal Frame Agricultural Building… Hello Beautiful Cotswold Stone Dwellinghouse.
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Replacement dwellinghouse secured following the grant of permission for a residential conversion of portal frame agricultural building in the Cotswolds. A beautiful Cotswold stone dwellinghouse to replace a far less attractive portal frame barn. This has been an interesting application where clearly setting out the planning benefits and working with local planning authority officers has resulted in the secure of permission.
If you are seeking planning consultant support for a similar development, please contact our team via mail@brodieplanning.co.uk or call us on 01242 898368 to see how we can best assist you.
