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If you're thinking about enhancing your outdoor space with a new shed, you might be wondering, "Do I need planning permission for a shed?" 🤔 Understanding UK town planning laws and regulations is essential when making an informed decision. At Planning House we're here to help you navigate the complexities of town planning. Our latest article provides a comprehensive guide to help you determine if you need planning permission for your shed. ⚒️🏘️ Whether it's understanding the size limits, location considerations, or any other specific regulations, we've got you covered. Don't let uncertainty hold you back from creating your perfect garden space. 🏡🌿 Read the full guide here: https://loom.ly/oq2pTY4 #PlanningHouse #TownPlanning #UKPlanning #PlanningPermission

How much of your garden you can use for your extension? Good question! In permitted development terms, you can use 50% of the land surrounding the original property - but you could use more that subject to planning permission. If you have any planning related questions, we'd be happy to answer them for you. Book a free consultation by calling 📞 07920 820 432 today. #HouseExtension #PermittedDevelopment #PlanningPermission

𝟯𝟬 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗚𝗦𝗣) 𝗼𝗯𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 In a bumper week of housing permissions, GSP has successfully used a variety of strategies on sites, each subject to a vast number of constraints, to contribute to a much-needed boost to housing supply. In Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council granted permission for the conversion of an office building into 3 dwellings. Despite some challenging constraints such as being in the High Weald National Landscape, the Green Belt, the countryside, 7km from a Habitat Regulations Assessment zone and the fact that the building is Grade II listed, GSP (along with co-consultants BUILDING DESIGN STUDIO LTD, Crosby Transport Planning and Silva Arboriculture) collectively managed to persuade officers that a modest extension and re-use for residential purposes was acceptable. In Paddock Wood’s countryside, the client approached GSP following the commencement of enforcement investigations relating to the siting of 5 additional caravans within an otherwise lawful caravan park. GSP liaised with the enforcement officer from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and encouraged the client to add a further 4 caravan plots to deliver a more efficient use of the previously developed land. Thanks to our co-consultants for their assistance: Bourne Project Services (drainage and flood risk), Hook (topographical) and Native Ecology | Certified B Corp. In Meopham’s countryside and Green Belt, Gravesham Borough Council has granted permission to convert an existing stables building into 3 self-build dwellings. Officers considered that the development would conserve the character and spatial layout of the existing stable block, as well as providing suitable living accommodation without any harm to neighbouring amenity or highway safety. Thanks to our co-consultants for their assistance: KB ECOLOGY LTD and TSC Designs Ltd (structural survey). Finally, in the West Malling Conservation Area, Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council has granted a prior notification under Class MA for the change of use of a commercial building and land within its curtilage to 15 residential dwellings. For more information on any of the above permissions or to discuss a potential future project, please email office@gsplanning.uk or telephone 01474 703705 #residential #planningpermission #townplanning #planning #architecture #development #design #housing #windfall #housebuilding #newhome

🚨 Planning to have a garden room? Don’t forget the rules! 🚨 Before you dive into this exciting project, it’s essential to get familiar with the basics of planning permission, building regulations, and other key factors.🏡 Wondering if your garden room needs planning permission or is covered by permitted development rights? Or how building regulations and exemptions might apply? We’ve got you covered! Check out our blog for a simple guide to navigating the rules, and ensure your garden room is not only beautiful but fully compliant with all regulations.✅ Get all the info here: https://lnkd.in/eH6i588r #GardenRoom #PlanningPermission #AybelSpaces #HomeImprovement #GardenOffice

"Goals are dreams with deadlines." 🗓️ At Sexton Lawn and Landscape, we don’t just dream about beautiful landscapes and thriving lawns—we set goals, make plans, and deliver results. Whether it’s maintaining a commercial property or transforming a backyard, we stay focused on your vision until it becomes reality. 🌟🌱 Let’s make your landscaping goals happen, one step at a time. 💪 https://hubs.la/Q030Jdgr0 #GoalFocused #SextonExcellence

"Goals are dreams with deadlines." 🗓️ At Sexton Lawn and Landscape, we don’t just dream about beautiful landscapes and thriving lawns—we set goals, make plans, and deliver results. Whether it’s maintaining a commercial property or transforming a backyard, we stay focused on your vision until it becomes reality. 🌟🌱 Let’s make your landscaping goals happen, one step at a time. 💪 https://hubs.la/Q030JcYM0 #GoalFocused #SextonExcellence

"Goals are dreams with deadlines." 🗓️ At Sexton Lawn and Landscape, we don’t just dream about beautiful landscapes and thriving lawns—we set goals, make plans, and deliver results. Whether it’s maintaining a commercial property or transforming a backyard, we stay focused on your vision until it becomes reality. 🌟🌱 Let’s make your landscaping goals happen, one step at a time. 💪 https://hubs.la/Q030Jdvr0 #GoalFocused #SextonExcellence

Conservation Area Planning Success Our client had purchased a plot of land on the edge of Horley with the intention of creating a small housing development. Unfortunately, the land was then designated as part of a new Conservation Area and an application for four houses refused (and lost at appeal).   He approached Nye Saunders for our expertise in working on and around listed buildings and within Conservation Areas. Having reviewed the reasons for refusal both at local level and at appeal, and taking on board the Conservation Officer’s comments, we advised our client on a strategy to achieve a successful application.   Our analysis suggested that consent for two dwellings should be achievable, provided significant hedgerow planting was proposed and hard standing was kept to a minimum. A style reflecting that of converted farm buildings was selected as appropriate for the formerly rural location, and we worked with the Planning Officer to find an acceptable proposal. Unfortunately, the Conservation Officer, required significant changes which could not be accommodated and the proposal was refused. The next step was to design a single house scheme which addressed every point raised in the previous application. Involving the head of Planning to ensure that the application was properly considered, we succeeded in securing consent for a single dwelling in a vernacular barn style, which turned our client’s site from a blighted white elephant to a valuable piece of real estate. If you fancy joining the team then check out our vacancy by following the link: https://lnkd.in/eVmX-hnn #planningsuccess #conservationarea #qualitydesign #newhome #construction #Surreyarchitect #jointheteam #successfulstrategy #barnstyle #letushelp

Retrospective Annex in Garden Planning Appeal Rother Council Rother District Council refused this application on 1st March after originally validating it on 21st May the previous year. There reasons were stated as; 1 – The proposed annexe with ground floor sleeping accommodation situated within a flood zone 3 is classed as a ‘more vulnerable’ use by the Planning Practice Guidance. There was no flood risk assessment or details submitted to evaluate the risk from the development and the proposal would be contrary to Policy EN7 of the Core Strategy and paragraph 171 of The National Planning Policy Framework. 2 – The proposal fails to demonstrate why the annexe could not be an extension to the main dwelling, failing to satisfy the sequential approach taken to annexe proposals. Other options for providing annexe accommodation do not appear to have been considered and the current location forward of the building line appears as a dominant presence on the street scene. Therefore, the proposal conflicts with Policy DHG10 of the Development and Site Allocations Local Plan, policy OSS4(iii) of the Core Strategy and paragraph 130 of the NPPF. 3 – The annexe, with no WC or washing facilities provided for the occupant, does not result in a quality standard of accommodation or meet the needs of future occupiers, including providing appropriate amenities, contrary to policy OSS4 of the Core Strategy. The Appeal Statement for this case that is shown in this video and was produced specifically to overcome the refusal reasons issued by Rother District 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 10th August and issued the decision on 5th September. We are pleased to share that this appeal was successful. https://lnkd.in/euA7yuAq

Retrospective Annex in Garden Planning Appeal Rother Council Rother District Council refused this application on 1st March after originally validating it on 21st May the previous year. There reasons were stated as; 1 – The proposed annexe with ground floor sleeping accommodation situated within a flood zone 3 is classed as a ‘more vulnerable’ use by the Planning Practice Guidance. There was no flood risk assessment or details submitted to evaluate the risk from the development and the proposal would be contrary to Policy EN7 of the Core Strategy and paragraph 171 of The National Planning Policy Framework. 2 – The proposal fails to demonstrate why the annexe could not be an extension to the main dwelling, failing to satisfy the sequential approach taken to annexe proposals. Other options for providing annexe accommodation do not appear to have been considered and the current location forward of the building line appears as a dominant presence on the street scene. Therefore, the proposal conflicts with Policy DHG10 of the Development and Site Allocations Local Plan, policy OSS4(iii) of the Core Strategy and paragraph 130 of the NPPF. 3 – The annexe, with no WC or washing facilities provided for the occupant, does not result in a quality standard of accommodation or meet the needs of future occupiers, including providing appropriate amenities, contrary to policy OSS4 of the Core Strategy. The Appeal Statement for this case that is shown in this video and was produced specifically to overcome the refusal reasons issued by Rother District 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 10th August and issued the decision on 5th September. We are pleased to share that this appeal was successful. https://lnkd.in/euA7yuAq