August Update

Since our last blog it has been a busy 9 months with a number of projects obtaining planning and us preparing building regulations drawings for these scheme and then getting them on site.

In the past month we have obtained planning consent for 5 new houses in Lydeard St Lawrence. Whilst works have been progressing with speed in Cossington and Oxford.

New Extension & Internal Alterations, The George, Martock

The George, Martock - Planning and Listed Building consent was granted in January this year for a proposed rear extension and external and internal alterations to The George in Martock. Our clients are now progressing on with sourcing funding to ensure the project can be implemented as soon as possible to continue the use of The George.

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Internal & External Alterations, Fivehead, Somerset

Following on from obtaining Listed Building and Planning consent (granted April 2021) covering internal alteration work and new gates at Langford Manor, Fivehead, the new gates are now installed and internal alterations to the kitchen area have been completed.

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November Update

The past 6 months have continued to be busy and we have on-going projects in for planning approval and out to tender.

The issues of phosphates are sadly still an on-going issue to projects caught up within the planning system located within the Somerset Levels and Moors area. SSDC have recently requested a ‘Phosphate Extension of Time Request’ as follows;

‘We are asking for a Extension of Time until 28th February 2022 to allow us to progress work on applications that are acquiring credits and to move the SPD (Supplementary Planning Document) through the process of consultation and adoption. Where applications can be determined prior to that date we will endeavour to do so.’

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April Update

The office is currently very busy with many projects on-going over the last year ranging from planning and listed building consents through to making a start on site. A project has recently started on site near Woking for a replacement dwelling, footings are well underway. An extension to a house in Taunton has recently been completed after the contractor continued to work through all of last year. Similarly, a house extension was completed in Henley at the end of last year (please see photos below).

We have also recently obtained planning and listed building consent for an extension to a curtilage grade II barn in Curry Rivel and some new entrance gates, barn alterations and internal alteration to a Grade II* Manor House in Fivehead.

A third and final dwelling is also about to commence on a site in Martinstown, Dorset, completing the development.

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Rear Extension & Internal Alterations, Taunton

Works are progressing well on a project in Taunton, currently on site to replace an existing uninsulated extension to the main house with a new bespoke single storey extension. The works also comprise of internal alterations to create a central circulation space with new entrance hall, Kitchen, Dining Room, Family Space, Utility Area and 4th Bedroom with En-suite.

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Planning Granted for Residential Development in Bristol, Bedminster

We are happy to confirm that Planning Consent has been granted for a new residential development in Bedminster, Bristol consisting of 4 (3 Bedroom) Apartments on a Brownfield site located centrally with Bedminister. The design has been based on the need to achieve sustainable construction incorporating energy efficient design, renewable energies, rainwater harvesting, sustainable urban design system, biodiversity enhancement and a minimum 20% C02 reduction.

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New Planning Law for 2 Storey Extension's

It has been well published that the government are looking to develop permitted development for 2 storey extensions. However, as yet no additional information has been provided on how this can be undertaken or the legal method needed to be undertaken.

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