Planning success

We’ve had several planning successes and submissions in the last few months.

We successfully gained planning for two separate, linked planning applications for a luxury residential project in Westminster. We were granted permission to extend the penthouse to provide additional living space and add a rooftop pool to the terrace. We’re excited to continue working with the client to refurbish the space and improve this twelfth floor apartment which has the most impressive views.

We have also had planning permission granted for the replacement screen for a one-off house near Finsbury Park. The house requires some major renovations to bring out the true concept of the house and allow its style to come through.

We have very much enjoyed working on a spectacular Listed Building, a 1904 house near Henley where Ian Fleming spent part of his childhood with a setting and interiors of truly extraordinary quality. We have been working on proposals for conversion to a total of 25 units across the site which have now been submitted for planning. The applications consist of three linked applications, for the main house and stables, potting shed and squash courts.

Long awaited planning approval

We are delighted that our application for a major mixed residential scheme in Bishop’s Waltham has been unanimously approved by Winchester City Council.

The application was first submitted in mid-2017 and we are wondering if five years for approval is a record. The approved proposal for Beechcroft Developments includes retirement housing, family housing, some affordable flats and a care home.

The site is very close to the ruins of the medieval bishop’s palace, on the edge of the bishop’s fish pond, and the proposals include the conversion of a Victorian mill.

Planning Success!

We’ve recently received news of two successful planning applications.

The first is at Crawley Down, West Sussex.
The design of the 64 Bed Care Home building has been positioned to accommodate arboricultural and highways constraints, and is a two storey building to avoid undue impact on the surroundings.
The design and materials have followed local Weald precedents with steep, plain-tiled, gabled roofs, and large areas of tile hanging above brickwork, for the external walls.

The scheme provides a good care provision through its groupings of four wings of 16 beds, each with its own facilities. In addition to this there are communal spaces and gardens set within secure, beautifully landscaped grounds.

The planning application went to appeal and planning has now been granted.

The second, at Eridge Road, Tunbridge Wells, was unanimously approved by the committee.

The scheme has 40 apartments and community facilities for Older People plus the conversion and restoration of 2 existing houses, in Tunbridge Wells.

Although the site is currently derelict and un-prepossessing in itself the site lies within the Tunbridge Wells Conservation Area, close to identified heritage assets. It is bounded by a row of Victorian semi-detached stucco villas, in the Italianate style, a pair of semi-detatched houses and a large brick railway shed. The design and scale of the buildings was constrained by privacy and daylighting constraints for the neighbouring flats and the pair of houses. Additionally it has been driven by a thoughtful approach to the architectural relationship between these buildings and the desire to create a varied but coherent roofscape

Planning News Autumn 2020

RMA has recently submitted three planning applications for varied schemes as follows:

Frognal Lane

We have recently submitted a planning application for a large detatched house in Frognal Lane. The original house dates from 1813 and it is Grade 2 listed.

The application is to reverse some changes to the interior and exterior of the building, and restore the original character of the building, make internal improvements to the spaces, create a below ground pool complex and rebuild an annex building. The proposals are intended improve the aesthetic value of the existing building and be designed to be more sympathetic with the Manor House.

Swakeleys

The demolition of existing house and ancillary buildings on site and creation of a new 2.5storey building with 8 flats. 4 Ground Floor Plats, 3 First Floor Flats and 1 set into the roof profile. The design, is conceived as a large villa in the late arts and crafts style typical of Ickenham.

The flats comply with Space Standards, most will be dual aspect, and all will have dedicated outdoor space.

There is potential for the flats to be used specifically as homes for older people and, to this end, the design will comply in all reasonable respects with the Lifetime Homes and HAPPI standards. A lift is provided.

Crawley Down

Proposed 64 Bed Care home, which in line with current practice, consists of four semi-independent groupings of 16 beds, each group having its own lounge, dining area, nursing station and other ancillary facilities. Groupings of this size work well in social terms and allow for very well-tailored care provision. It is likely that one or more of the four wings will be adapted for the provision of dementia care.

Over and above the care wings, are communal spaces, including reception and recreational facilities for more able residents and their families, and staff areas, including administrative offices, kitchens, the laundry and rest rooms.

Gardens are an essential facility, and this site is wonderfully suited to provide secure, beautifully landscaped grounds.

Planning Application approved in Diss

We have just received approval for our planning application for an 77 unit Extra Care scheme in Diss, Norfolk on behalf of East Anglia Care Homes. The scheme was approved unanimously at committee this morning.

Planning Applications in Diss submitted

We have just submitted a planning application for an 77 unit Extra Care scheme in Diss, Norfolk on behalf of East Anglia Care Homes.