So long 2024 – what a year of change you proved to be. Out with the Conservative Party, in with Labour, a new National Planning Policy Framework, the launch of Biodiversity Net Gain, the introduction of the Grey Belt to … Continued

We regularly represent clients facing enforcement action. We appreciate that the initial contact from planning enforcement can be quite a nerve-wracking experience, and this article seeks to set out the aims of this type of planning control, some of the … Continued

Working from home is undoubtedly one of those grey areas in planning – it very much comes down to ‘fact and degree’ when determining whether your home working operations require planning permission. This was the case with our recent approval … Continued

An absolute pleasure to be involved in this fantastic mixed-use scheme in central Worcester.  The project sought full planning permission for the redevelopment of a brownfield plot, to bring forward 8 residential apartments and a Class E unit.  Extensive pre-application … Continued

Our recent application for Class MA prior approval sought the change of use from Class E (offices) to Class C3 residential, on the 2nd and 3rd floors of a building in Harlow’s town centre.  We are so pleased with the … Continued

A great scheme which will bring new housing to a sustainable location, regenerate a dilapidated site and encourage new commercial enterprises to the area. We are delighted to have secured planning consent for the conversion, extension and alteration of a … 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

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

image showing stunning shepherds hut in bluebell laced woodland

We have successfully secured retrospective planning consent for a beautiful shepherd’s hut with outdoor bathing facilities – conserving a truly unique glamping experience in the breathtaking setting of the High Weald AONB and within Grade I registered parkland. Ashdown Forest … Continued