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Planning Permission for Clubhouse extension

architect plan for lichfield cricket and hockey club

Category: Commercial, Green Belt

Location: Staffordshire

Architect: Joe White RIBA Pinnegar Hayward Design
Transport: Simon Tucker DTA Transport Planning

Assignment

To secure planning permission for an extension to the Clubhouse at Lichfield Cricket and Hockey Club which would provide new facilities for
Liberty Jamboree Charity, who provides sports and art classes for young people with learning and physical disabilities across Staffordshire and the West Midlands.

How we helped

Christopher Timothy successfully demonstrated that the development would have a minimal effect on the openness of the Green Belt. Furthermore, Chris outlined the developments social, economic and health benefits which the planning officer considered to outweigh the proposed developments harm to the Green Belt. As such the application was approved.

This extension will provide additional changing facilities, gym and studios, strengthening its status as a key community asset within the city.

How can we help

The value in employing a town planning consultant is that they will explore the best strategy to secure planning permission to achieve your brief.

If you are looking for advice about a similar project please get in touch with our team today.

Alrewas wedding marquee

Planning permission retention for a marquee

Elford Lowe Farm

Elford Lowe Farm

Agricultural site

Change of use of agricultural building to five dwellings

Listed building redevelopment, Lichfield

1 beacon street illustration

Category: Residential, Heritage

Location: Staffordshire

Developer: Friel Homes
Planning: CT Planning
Transport: DTA
Ecology: The Ecology Consultancy Ltd
Noise: Delta-Simons Ltd
Architect: BHB Architects
Ground: Georisk Management Ltd
Flood: Travis Baker
Heritage:RPS
Archaeologist: Benchmark Archaeology
Arboriculturist: Rob Keyzor
Landscaping: FPCR
Bat and Bird: Chris Smith

18 months on from the planning committee in February 2022, Lichfield District Council have granted planning permission for the redevelopment of land and buildings at Angel Croft and Westgate, Beacon Street, Lichfield.

As detailed in the video, the scheme will include the sympathetic refurbishment, extension, and conversion of Grade II Listed Westgate House to create 4 apartments and 1 townhouse. The permission includes the extension and conversion of Westgate Cottage to provide a hotel, spa and 6 apartments. Additionally, the consent grants planning permission for the erection of a detached apartment building and 3 dwellings.

The development and associated landscaping will completely transform this part of the Conservation Area creating a link between Beacon Park and the historic city centre.

This is a project we are delighted to be involved with, providing many public benefits.

How can we help

The value in employing a town planning consultant is that they will explore the best strategy to secure planning permission to achieve your brief.

If you are looking for advice about a similar project please get in touch with our team today.

Alrewas wedding marquee

Planning permission retention for a marquee

Elford Lowe Farm

Elford Lowe Farm

Agricultural site

Change of use of agricultural building to five dwellings

Planning permission for 2 dwellings near listed buildings

plans for 2 dwellings

Category: Rural, Heritage

Location: Staffordshire

The Assignment

planning permission for the erection of 2 detached dwellings on land at Deans Slade Farm, South of Lichfield.

How we succeeded

Chris Timothy demonstrated the principle of residential development was already established, highlighting the 475 dwelling development nearby and the planning approval for the erection of 7 detached dwellings next to the site.

Chris alleviated heritage concerns relating to the impact on two nearby Grade II listed Buildings by demonstrating the development would be screened by a landscaping scheme established under a previous planning permission along with any extra biodiversity planting.

This approval has allowed for the creation of two high quality dwellings in a sustainable location.

How can we help

The value in employing a town planning consultant is that they will explore the best strategy to secure planning permission to achieve your brief.

If you are looking for advice about a similar project please get in touch with our team today.

Elford Lowe Farm

Elford Lowe Farm

Agricultural site

Change of use of agricultural building to five dwellings

Change of use plan annex to separate dwelling house

Change of use – annex to separate dwellinghouse

Planning Permission office to residential development

plan residential development coleshill

Category: Residential

Location: West Midlands

The Assignment

To secure Planning Permission to demolish and replace the office block known as ‘St Peter’s House’ in Coleshill with a residential development of 8 apartments with associated landscaping and parking.

How we succeeded

Louise Hinsley MRTPI successfully demonstrated the proposed development was policy compliant, particularly regarding the housing mix that this development would provide.

Through working closely with heritage consultant Tom Rumley from RPS, and architect Darren Hames from Neil Boddison Associates, Louise successfully demonstrated that the proposed development would be sympathetic of the Coleshill Conservation Area, in which it is situated within. This included the adoption of a Neo-Georgian design to compliment the nearby Grammar School and the existing street-scene.

This approval will allow for the creation of 8 residential apartments of a desirable size and in a desirable location contributing to the provision of housing in the area.

How can we help

The value in employing a town planning consultant is that they will explore the best strategy to secure planning permission to achieve your brief.

If you are looking for advice about a similar project please get in touch with our team today.

Plan for replacement dwelling in cannock chase

Planning Permission for a Replacement Dwelling

1 beacon street illustration

Listed building redevelopment, Lichfield

Plan showing proposed front elevation, west side, ground floor and roof

Planning Permission for a garage with a pitched roof and balcony

Change of Use – Storage Unit to Residential

Plan for storage unit to home transformation

Plan for storage unit to home transformation

Category: Green Belt,

Planning Authority: Lichfield District Council

Location: Staffordshire

The Assignment

To gain planning permission for the change of use of a unit used for storage and distribution to 2 dwellinghouses within the Lichfield Green Belt.

How we succeeded

Chris Timothy successfully demonstrated, with the help of a structural report from Mark Dady, that the application building was of permanent and substantial construction and therefore the proposed re-use of it would be deemed as not inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

Furthermore, with the aid of architectural design from Aaron McNally at NBA, Chris demonstrated that the proposed design would be consistent with the neighbouring agrarian vernacular through inserting window and door openings into the existing building to facilitate its conversion to residential use.

This has allowed our client, Elford Homes Ltd, to construct 2 high quality homes in a desirable location for perspective buyers!

How can we help

The value in employing a town planning consultant is that they will explore the best strategy to secure planning permission to achieve your brief.

If you are looking for advice about a similar project please get in touch with our team today.

Class R change of use plan

Class R Change of Use

Hawkestone hall front and car parking space

Change of Use of a Grade I Listed Building to a wedding venue

agricultural building

Class Q – change of use of agricultural building to five dwellings

Commercial planning permission in the Green Belt

Category: Green Belt, Commercial

Planning Authority: Rugby Corough Council

Location: Warwickshire

The Assignment

To gain planning permission for the extension of a commercial building in the Green Belt

How we succeeded

Taking into consideration policy constraints regarding the Green Belt and in particular the sensitivity regarding the impact on the openness of the Green Belt, Andrew Brough MRTPI advised the client to submit a Lawful Development Certificate, as this would be assessed against the requirements of the GPDO.

A LDC has been granted allowing the client to expand their buisness and continue to operate from the site.

How can we help

The value in employing a town planning consultant is that they will explore the best strategy to secure planning permission to achieve your brief.

If you are looking for advice about a similar project please get in touch with our team today.

3D image showing industrial building

Industrial Estate expansion

Planning Permission for a garage with a pitched roof and balcony

Plan showing proposed front elevation, west side, ground floor and roof

Plan showing proposed front elevation, west side, ground floor and roof

Category: Green Belt, Residential

Planning Authority: North Warwickshire Borough Council

Location: Warwickshire

The Assignment

To gain planning permission for the erection of a garage with a pitched roof to incorporate a balcony in the North Warwickshire Green Belt.

An application for this development had previously been refused due to it being deemed inappropriate development in the greenbelt.

How we succeeded

James Lloyd was required to negotiate with North Warwickshire Borough Council without the option of permitted development as fall back, after permitted development rights were removed from the property in a previous planning permission. However, through using a staged approach James was able to secure planning permission for an outbuilding larger than what would be permissible through permitted development!

James successfully demonstrated that the outbuilding would be subservient to the existing property both in terms of design and size. Furthermore, James highlighted that the proposed outbuilding would be appropriately screened by existing vegetation and obscured by the changing topography of the area. As such, North Warwickshire Borough Council concluded that this would not constitute as inappropriate development in the Green Belt and approved the application.

This has allowed our client to construct the garage improving the security of the dwelling and his vehicles.

If you are looking for advice about a similar project please get in touch with our team today.

Plan for replacement dwelling in cannock chase

Planning Permission for a Replacement Dwelling

1 beacon street illustration

Listed building redevelopment, Lichfield

plan residential development coleshill

Planning Permission office to residential development

Planning Permission for tennis floodlighting London

Plans for tennis court floodlighting

Plans for tennis court floodlighting

Location: London

Category: Floodlighting

CT Planning have secured planning permission for the erection of 8 floodlights at Globe Lawn Tennis Club in Haverstock Hill, London.

Andrew Brough MRTPI successfully demonstrated, using lightspill analysis produced by Luminance Pro, that the impact of the lights on the neighbouring properties will not be excessive and any impact will be outweighed by the public benefit of the improved recreational sporting facilities.

This has meant that Globe Tennis Club can continue to operate as a club even in the darker months strengthening their position as a key community asset and providing a valuable place for a wide range of people to enjoy the sport.

Listed Building Consent for Burton Upon Trent’s Magistrates Court

Burton upon Trent Magistrates Court

Burton upon Trent Magistrates Court

Location: Staffordshire

Category: Heritage

CT Planning are thrilled to have obtained Planning and Listed Building Consent for the redevelopment of Burton Upon Trent’s Grade II Listed Magistrates Court. The application comprised of demolition of existing annex building and former court rooms to facilitate the erection of two apartment blocks to form 29 apartments and change of use of former court to a bar (flexible use (Class E(b)).

The Magistrates court is a prominent landmark building within the town that has laid vacant for over 6 years. The application was challenged from heritage and highways perspectives but Charlotte El Hakiem MRTPI successfully argued given the sustainability of the location, the social and economic benefits of the development, positive heritage consequences, public benefit and contribution to housing supply that the planning balance should be tipped in favour of the development.

plan for replacement dwelling in shropshire green belt showing plans for ground and first floors, list of proposed materials and sketch from each side of the property

Replacement dwelling in Shropshire Green Belt

plan design for allotment land

Change of use – allotment to cemetery

plans for change of use - ancillary accommodation to separate dwelling

Change of use – ancillary accommodation to separate dwelling

Planning permission for a residential extension in a Green Belt area

Extension plan rugeley

Extension plan rugeley

Location: Staffordshire

Category: Green Belt

CT Planning have secured planning permission for the erection of a single storey side extension, an additional two-storey link extension and dormers for a clients property at Longdon Green, Rugeley.

James Lloyd in collaboration with Zac Monro Architects successfully alleviated concerns over the developments impact upon the Greenbelt, by demonstrating that the proposed extension is proportionate to the size of the original building. Furthermore, James worked collaboratively with the Principal Conservation and Design Officer at Lichfield District Council to ensure the development was appropriately designed and sympathetic to the existing development within Longdon Green Conservation Area.

Our clients’ dream home can now become a reality.

architect plan for lichfield cricket and hockey club

Planning Permission for Clubhouse extension

Commercial planning permission in the Green Belt

Plan showing proposed front elevation, west side, ground floor and roof

Planning Permission for a garage with a pitched roof and balcony