This project sought full planning permission for the conversion of 1x agricultural building into a 2x bed dwelling with associated works, including the erection of boundary fencing, various biodiversity improvements, a cycle store and EV charging point. It was an … Continued
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
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
A fantastic start to 2023 with a planning approval for this truly inspiring architect designed house. Our client was seeking to create a new family dwelling on their estate, but given the greenfield nature of the site and its location … Continued
This community focussed scheme will not only bring 9x family homes to Dover, but also open up a privately owned stretch of grassland to public use, providing a fully equipped play area and landscaped green space to the benefit of … Continued
Permission in Principle (PIP) is a fairly new route to securing permission for housing led developments. It was first introduced via the Housing and Planning Act 2016, with the application route being established in June 2018. Its intention was to … Continued
Is now the time to seek planning permission for sustainable developments outside the settlement boundary in Uttlesford? With only a 2.68-year housing land supply currently in evidence, the case officer feedback on a recent approval we secured for a barn … Continued
The housing crisis has been a recurring theme of successive governments. In March 2020, Robert Jenrick published Planning for the Future, in advance of the Planning White Paper. Several reforms were set out, encouraging local authorities to take a proactive … Continued
Plainview Planning have been supporting Context Land in an exciting land promotion project for 70 homes to the south of Halstead in Essex. We are delighted to have been part of the project team to secure outline planning permission for … Continued
You secure planning permission for your development and before you know it the expiration date is nearly upon you. Do you commence development to keep the permission alive or resubmit the application? It is a complex area and something we … Continued