Summer 2023 –  well it is still hanging on in there, gifting us the 6th wettest July on record.  Never have we seen the term ‘changeable’ bandied around with such aplomb.  But as the rain hammers down, there is something … Continued

A real pleasure to be part of the team working with Of Architecture on a sensitively designed project for a new family dwelling in Barnet. The original two storey detached dwelling was situated in an extensive garden and benefitted from … Continued

It has been a pleasure to work with Watermoor Point once again, this time securing planning permission for a change of use to turn a private social club into a residential dwelling.  Watermoor Point purchased the historic pub, the Cotswold … Continued

The sort of planning approval we love – not only have we secured planning permission for a 24 hour gym in Camden, but in the process we helped our client avoid an unnecessary and costly Deed of Variation to a … Continued

The Plainview Team are thrilled to welcome Sam Eachus to the fold as our new Associate Planner.  Sam has over 7 years experience in rural planning and is well versed in farm diversification projects, including business hubs, glamping, wedding venues, … Continued

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Making our homes and places of work more sustainable and energy efficient is understandably high up on the agenda at the moment.  However, in the case of listed buildings,  the planning system can add an extra layer of complication, through … Continued

Our client owned an extensive pig farm but had to diversify in order to adapt to a challenging market.  Part of their diversification included converting the various barns and farm buildings into industrial units.   Given the success of this venture, … Continued

We are so pleased to welcome Isla King to the team! Isla will be interning with us for 5 weeks as part of the University of the West of England’s  ‘Agency Project’. Isla is in her final year, studying Architecture … Continued

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We have recently secured planning approval for an outstanding and innovative sustainable development, which seeks to raise standards both nationally and locally.  The scheme sought the sensitive restoration of a 16th Century farmhouse and the provision of two Earth Sheltered … Continued

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The Plainview team have secured planning permission at appeal for a subterranean dwelling in the Green Belt.  It was a challenging case, not least given the restrictive nature of the Green Belt designation. The fundamental aim of Green Belt policy … Continued