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We are pleased to say that we have received approval for the conversion of existing agricultural buildings to form six residential units at an agricultural business located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The proposal focuses on converting the existing stable blocks into residential units, which will directly support local employment and enhance the operational efficiency of the farm and the ancillary stud. This initiative will provide essential accommodation for onsite staff members, allowing them to attend to the various cattle and horse operations and ensuring that 24-hour support is readily available for the animals. #yorkshire #design #architecture #planning #residential #house #home #refurbishment #bespoke #inspire #inspiration #uk #building #construction #archdaily #building

CT Planning has successfully secured planning permission for the erection of a detached bungalow dwelling in Abbots Bromley. The application site is in close proximity to the Abbots Bromley Conservation Area and adjacent to the Grade II listed Town End Farmhouse. The proposed development is a contemporary three-bedroom bungalow constructed with brickwork and grey timber cladding. Initial objections were raised regarding the potential impacts on newts and heritage assets, as well as concerns about residential amenities and highway safety. At first glance, the modern design appears to challenge the integrity of the nearby heritage assets and conservation area. However, CT Planning, in collaboration with Emma Cochrane, submitted a proposal that incorporated both traditional and contemporary elements. This approach has resulted in a high-quality built form that harmonises well with its surroundings. The size, design, and layout of the property were deemed appropriate for the site. The application successfully demonstrated that the proposal conserves and enhances the built environment, providing character and a sense of place consistent with the existing settlement. It was determined that the development would not harm the character or special qualities of the Abbots Bromley Conservation Area to the north, nor would it impact the setting of the Grade II listed Town End Farmhouse. This development will contribute to building a strong, responsive, and competitive economy by providing new housing. LPA: East Staffs Architect: Emma Cochrane Ecologist: @stuart graham

We've spent some time analysing our project statistics recently. A very worthwhile and interesting exercise. In the last 4 years, our planning team have worked on over 105 Class Q planning projects. With that level of knowledge and experience we believe The Rural Planning Co is well placed to help not only our clients but other rural professionals should they need specialist planning advice. We are incredibly proud of our success rate and recently achieved another successful planning approval for a Class Q barn conversion, located on the edge of the Herefordshire border. Led by Hannah Moule, this project will breathe new life into a previously underused space. Our architectural technologist, Nadia Amietszajew MCIAT, has meticulously designed the conversion of this historic Dutch barn into three new dwellings. The design of the conversion has been carefully considered to maximise the use of the space available and ensure the practicality and functionality within the living areas. All within the stipulations of permitted development. Changes to Class Q permitted development rights came into effect on May 21st of this year. The rules now allow for conversion of agricultural buildings into a maximum of 10 dwellings, each with a maximum floorspace of up to 150m2 each, with a maximum cumulative floorspace of 1,000m2. If your clients are considering a Class Q project, please don't hesitate to contact us for specialist advice on 01299 667344 or email hello@theruralplanningco.co.uk #ruralplanning #ClassQ #classqbarnconversion #herefordshire #ruraldevelopment #architecturaldesign

Permitted Development Update! Changes to Classes Q and R (Part 3) of the General Permitted Development Order will come into force from 21st May 2024. Classes Q and R both relate to the conversion of agricultural buildings. In terms of Class Q, which relates to the conversion of such buildings to dwellings, there are quite a number of significant revisions. These include (but are not limited to) the following changes:    🏠 More buildings will qualify. Class Q will cover buildings which are not necessarily ‘agricultural’, provided that such buildings are located on an established agricultural unit. Former agricultural buildings that were previously part of an established agricultural unit are also included. 🏠 Buildings will only need to have been part of an established agricultural unit since 24th July 2023, or if no longer part of the established agricultural unit, the site has not been used for non-agricultural purposes since that date. 🏠 The omission of ‘smaller’ and ‘larger’ dwellings. 🏠 The conversion of up 10 dwellings (up from 5) up to a maximum floorspace of 1000sqm, with a maximum permitted floorspace of 150sqm per dwelling. 🏠 Allowing single storey rear extensions to buildings of up to 4 metres (where the extension is sited on existing hardstanding). 🏠 The extension of the external dimensions of the building by 0.2m to accommodate building operations (e.g. cladding and rooflights). 🏠 There must be suitable existing access to a public highway. 🏠 Amendments to the prior approval procedure. There are a number of changes to Class R (agricultural buildings to a flexible commercial use) too. Of note, this increases the floor area that can change use from 500sqm to 1,000sqm. Changes to Classes A and B, Part 6 (agricultural permitted development rights) will also come into force on 21st May 2024. The changes appear to open up more opportunities going forward in terms of permitted development. If you would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact us on info@northernplanners.co.uk or 01423 799954. #classq #barnconversion #townplanning #changeofuse #housing #permitteddevelopment

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*APPEAL DISMISSED FOR 40 HOUSES IN THE COTSWOLDS NATIONAL LANDSCAPE* A planning inspector has dismissed an appeal for up to 40 houses (50% affordable) in West Oxfordshire, on the edge of the village of Ascott-under-Wychwood, which lies in the Cotswolds National Landscape (formerly AONB).   The Inspector found that the Council did not have a 5 year housing land supply (4.34 years). However, there was no dispute that the proposal constituted ‘major development’ for the purposes of the National Landscape and the Inspector found that the development’s scale and indicative cul-de-sac nature, would not acceptably visually integrate into its surroundings. It would appear as a backland form of development that, owing to its extent and suburban form, would adversely change the character of the village, jarring with the established grain of linear development. It would also result in the permanent loss of Medieval ridge and furrow. There would be a significant amount of visual harm from public viewpoints and these shortcomings would be exacerbated by the appeal site’s elevated position. Less than substantial harm was found (at the lower end to mid-range) in relation to four listed buildings.   The Inspector weighed this harm against the exceptional circumstances put forward by the Appellant which were the delivery of market and affordable housing. He accepted that there is a significant need for the delivery of more market and affordable homes due to the significant unmet need for housing in West Oxfordshire and chronic shortfall of affordable housing. However, he did not consider that exceptional circumstances had been demonstrated to justify a development of this scale in the Cotswolds National Landscape and this provided a clear reason for refusing the development. He also did not find that the public benefits outweighed the less than substantial harm to the heritage assets. I acted for the successful Local Planning Authority, West Oxfordshire District Council. A link to the decision letter is below.

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Retrospective Landscaping with Retention Walls Dacorum Council Planning Appeal Dacorum Borough Council refused this application 1st April after originally validating it on 2nd December. There reasons were stated as; The raised platforms constructed at the rear of the application property would result in a significant loss of privacy to neighbouring properties and their private amenity spaces. In addition given their height, size, form, design and elevated position the terraces are visually intrusive and overbearing to the rear garden areas of surrounding properties particularly No. 134 and harmful to the character and appearance of the application site and wider area. The proposed scheme therefore fails to comply with Policies CS11 and CS12 of the Core Strategy (2013), Saved Appendices 3 and 7 of the Local Plan (2004) and Section 12 of the NPPF (2021). The Appeal Statement for this case that is being shown in the video and was produced specifically to overcome the refusal reasons issued by Dacorum Borough Council for this application. As with many of these types of refusals, the reasons are very subjective and as such require a comprehensive and robust detailed appeal statement. Never under-estimate the level of detail needed, covering policies both locally and nationally and where possible brining other approvals and appeals into the argument. We will explain in the video in more detail what and how to achieve this. The Planning Inspectorate visited the site on 25th July and issued the decision on 5th August. We are pleased to share that this appeal was successful. https://lnkd.in/eP5-Fajh

Retrospective Landscaping with Retention Walls Dacorum Council Planning Appeal Dacorum Borough Council refused this application 1st April after originally validating it on 2nd December. There reasons were stated as; The raised platforms constructed at the rear of the application property would result in a significant loss of privacy to neighbouring properties and their private amenity spaces. In addition given their height, size, form, design and elevated position the terraces are visually intrusive and overbearing to the rear garden areas of surrounding properties particularly No. 134 and harmful to the character and appearance of the application site and wider area. The proposed scheme therefore fails to comply with Policies CS11 and CS12 of the Core Strategy (2013), Saved Appendices 3 and 7 of the Local Plan (2004) and Section 12 of the NPPF (2021). The Appeal Statement for this case that is being shown in the video and was produced specifically to overcome the refusal reasons issued by Dacorum Borough Council for this application. As with many of these types of refusals, the reasons are very subjective and as such require a comprehensive and robust detailed appeal statement. Never under-estimate the level of detail needed, covering policies both locally and nationally and where possible brining other approvals and appeals into the argument. We will explain in the video in more detail what and how to achieve this. The Planning Inspectorate visited the site on 25th July and issued the decision on 5th August. We are pleased to share that this appeal was successful. https://lnkd.in/dQyuMRca