by TeamMarketing | May 12, 2022
Yellow Shark Studios, Cotswolds
Location: Yellow Shark Studios, Brockhampton, Cheltenham
Case Type: Construction of a recording studio with residential accommodation
Council: Cotswold District Council
Status: Approved
BPA are delighted to have secured permission for the construction of a recording studio with residential accommodation in the Cotswolds, which will enable the relocation and expansion of Yellow Shark Studios.
Constrained by the size of their existing premises and town centre location, our client contacted us to see if they could relocate to the countryside. Due to the nature and scale of the proposals combined with site-specific constraints (within a conservation area and the Cotswolds AONB) we submitted a pre-application enquiry, This helped establish the principle of development and guide the design to ensure the Dutch barn style building respected and enhanced the character and appearance of the area.
At application stage, we ensured the submission included robust justification in relation to the business case and how a countryside location was essential for the future growth of Yellow Shark Studios. In addition, we provided a comprehensive heritage assessment and valuable contributions were made from noise and ecology consultants, We also attended a parish council meeting which concluded in unanimous support.
Our strategic planning approach resulted in an approval ahead of the determination deadline and without any requests for amendments or additional information.
BPA have extensive experience in negotiating planning permissions for a variety of rural developments. Please do give us a call to see how we can assist you.
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by TeamMarketing | May 12, 2022
Location: St Winifred’s, Willersey, Cotswolds
Case Type: Full planning application for the construction of 2no. dwellinghouses
Council: Cotswold District Council
Status: Approved and built out
BPA are pleased to have firstly, secured permission for the construction of two new detached dwellings with double garages and secondly, to have produced the construction drawings in the build out of this very attractive vernacular scheme. The site is located in a conservation area and in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Nature Beauty (CAONB) wherein conserving and enhancing the character and appearance of the area and protecting its natural beauty is paramount in development proposals. At application stage, although the design spoke for its self and we received no adverse comments from the conservation office and no revisions or amends were necessary we did have other tricky planning issues to adequately address relating to access, ecology, trees and drainage. Strategies were produced for all four of these material planning matters which resulted in a timely permission being issued by the LPA (Cotswold District Council). Our strategic planning approach stood us in good stead on this and many other of our planning applications as well as extensive experience in negotiating planning permissions. Now built and sold we are immensely proud of our work and the professional relationship we take care to maintain with our clients. Please do give us a call to see how we can assist you.
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by TeamMarketing | Mar 11, 2022
Upper Oddington, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Location: Upper Oddington, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Case Type: Change of use of an ancillary building to an independent dwellinghouse
Council: Cotswold District Council
Status: Appeal allowed & full costs award
BPA has secured planning permission on appeal, along with a full costs award.
Despite the advice of professional officers, the Council refused the application at planning committee due to the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
BPA successfully argued that as the external appearance of the building would remain exactly the same as an extant planning permission, the reason for refusal could not be substantiated. The Inspector agreed and found the building to be of a high-quality design respecting the character and appearance of the locality. Accordingly, the Inspector found no conflict with the adopted Local Plan or Cotswold Design Code.
In addition to allowing the appeal, the Inspector held that the Council provided little evidence as to why it felt the development was considered to be of an inappropriate design. Consequently, the refusal of planning permission constituted unreasonable behaviour and the Council were ordered to pay the applicant’s full costs in the appeal proceedings.
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by Sophie Lennon | Jul 6, 2021
Conversion of Doctors Surgery to Residential Dwelling
Location: Doctors Surgery, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham
Case Type: Change of use from D1 to C3
Council: Cotswold District Council
Status: Approved
Planning permission has been granted for external alterations to facilitate the conversion of a former doctors surgery to a residential dwelling. The design and construction methods of the proposals required careful consideration due to the fact the existing building is situated on a Scheduled Ancient Monument – a very rare Bronze Age enclosure of which only 10 have been identified within the country.
To further complicate matters, the proposals also had the potential to impact upon the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the setting of a Conservation Area. However, we were able to demonstrate that the current building is negative feature within the landscape and that the proposed works would positively enhance the immediate area.
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by Jason Tawn | Nov 3, 2020
BPA has secured full planning permission for 4no. high-quality detached dwellings in Stow-on-the-Wold.
Due to the sensitive nature of the site (Cotswolds AONB and in close proximity to designated heritage assets) coupled with the site’s complex and rather colourful planning history, we undertook pre-application discussions with the local authority. During which, we successfully established the principle of residential development on the whole of the site area, and sought clarity from the council regarding the issues that needed to be addressed to secure a positive determination. The result is a cleverly designed scheme, incorporating features typical of the Cotswold vernacular with a contemporary twist.
Through our strong planning submission and positive engagement with the case officer, the application was approved under delegated authority
