SBK Planning & Architecture Case Study Brochure

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The Sheldon Bosley Knight planning and architecture team is made up of skilled and experienced professionals who are able to take on projects of all sizes, types and complexities.

From initial informal planning advice, through to the preparation, submission and monitoring of planning applications and appeals, the team is here to guide you through the ever more complicated world of planning.

Often, they can steer you on the merits of a project in a matter of minutes.

We also have an award-winning in-house design and technical drawing team who can produce full planning, technical and building regulations plans for you quickly and concisely.

Our architecture team has considerable experience in planning law, building regulations, tender and construction, which enables them to guide you through all elements of the design process and to

We are able to provide the following services:

•Residential extensions

•New homes

•Barn conversions

•Listed building consent applications

•Building regulations, working drawings

•Land registry plans

•Planning enforcement assistance

•Occupancy restriction advice

Our Team

Our Team

Jack Bayliss LRTPI Planning Assistant jbayliss@sheldonbosleyknight.co.uk 01789 387880

Gabreila Raducu Architectural Assistant graducu@sheldonbosleyknight.co.uk 01789 387880

Nadia Amietszajew ACIAT Senior Architectural Technician nadia@sheldonbosleyknight.co.uk 01789 387880

Daniel Jackson AssocRTPI Director djackson@sheldonbosleyknight.co.uk 01789 387880

Peter Leamy AaPS Associate Director pleamy@sheldonbosleyknight.co.uk 01789 387880

Natasha Blackmore da Silva BSc(Hons) MSc AssocRICS MRTPI Assistant Manager Chartered Town Planner nbdasilva@sheldonbosleyknight.co.uk 01789 387880

Natasha Blackmore da Silva Bsc (Hons) MSc MRTPI AssocRICS Associate Director Architectural and Planning

Daniel Jackson Assoc RTPI Director / Co-Owner

Indi Srikaran PG(Cert) ARB Architect

Charlie Cartwright ???? Senior Architectural Technician

Laura Uylett Assoc RTPI Planning Assistant

Residential

New home – Mount Pleasant Farm Cottage, Walton

The demolition of two semi-detached houses to allow the building of a single replacement home.

• The existing houses were replaced with a bespoke new house which was in keeping with the character of the local area.

• A natural spring on the site was diverted away from the new home.

• The proposed scheme was supported by the parish council as it enhanced the site.

Enabling development –Stourton Village Hall, Stourton

Demolition of the existing village hall and associated buildings and the redevelopment of the site to provide a new village hall and one detached house.

• The application was intrinsically linked to the progress of the new village hall application on the opposite site.

• The parish council supported the scheme as it represented an enabling development to build a new village hall.

• A Section 106 Agreement needed to be completed before the application could be approved, tying the planning permission to the development of the village hall.

New Garage - Tysoe Vale Farm, Lower Tysoe

Full planning application for the erection of a new garage building.

• The three-bay garage with storage upstairs was proposed to provide a dry and secure home for the Applicants motor car collection.

• The garage design include imitation dormer windows to be in keeping with the roof style of the existing dwelling.

• There were no objections from statutory consultees or neighbours.

Residential developmentGoldicote Road, Loxley

The building of three new homes with a new footpath and associated hard and soft landscaping.

• The application was approved at planning committee despite the planning officer recommending refusal.

• The neighbouring properties and the parish council were consulted on the scheme before submission.

• A footpath was requested by the parish council to link the development to the existing footpath network.

Residential

Two storey side extensionGreen Cottage, Little Kineton

Householder application for a two-storey side extension and the extension and re-roofing of the existing conservatory at the back of the property.

• The development was sympathetic in size, style and materials to the character of the village.

• Green Cottage had an historical extension which was demolished before 1980.

• There were no objections from statutory consultees or neighbours.

Replacement homesWalton Hill Farm Cottages, Walton

The demolition of the existing semi-detached homes and their replacement with two detached houses.

• One of the existing houses was burnt out in a fire and was no longer fit for occupation.

• The existing land had to be expanded to make room for the larger replacement homes.

• There were no objections raised by any of the statutory consultees.

Residential developmentWhite House Surgery, Chipping Norton

The removal of the existing doctor’s surgery and the building of a replacement residential development including seven new homes and parking.

• The existing rights of way across the site could not be obstructed as part of the scheme.

• The conservation officer objected to the scheme due to its effect of the conservation area.

• The town council supported the redevelopment of the site for residential purposes.

Residential developmentBanbury Road, Pillerton Priors

An outline planning application for 10 new homes with associated access.

• The case officer and parish council disagreed on whether the site was within the physical confines of the village boundary.

• The parish council and ward councillor spoke at the committee in support of the application.

• The application was granted permission at the committee.

Residential

Two storey rear extensionGorse Cottage, Hampton Lucy

Householder planning application for a two-storey rear extension.

• The extension allowed for a complete internal rearrangement of the dwelling to include an additional two double bedrooms, an open plan living area and modern kitchen diner.

• The Parish Council supported the scheme which it felt respected the Victorian style of the original dwelling whilst providing a contemporary living environment for future occupiers.

Residential redevelopmentLower Portway Farm, Sedgeberrow

Full planning permission for the demolition of agricultural buildings and erection of four dwellings.

• The proposed scheme will replace existing Class Q permissions with new build dwellings.

• The scheme was redesigned at the request of Committee Members to comprise a more traditional rural aesthetic.

• The application was approved at planning committee in line with the Case Officer recommendation for approval.

Residential extensionsBeaugill, Tredington

Householder Planning Application for extensions and improvement to the property.

• The extensions allowed for the internal reconfiguration of the dwelling to include a master suite, open plan living area and utility room.

• Despite initial concerns from the Case Officer regarding the front extension we were able to argue that the addition was in keeping with the character of the area and all elements of the proposals were approved.

Residential redevelopmentPark Farm, Henley-in-Arden

Full Planning Application for three new build residential dwellings.

• Replacement of Class Q consented units with new build dwellings.

• The Case Officer accepted that the consented Class Q units were a viable fallback position to the new builds and would result in less harm on the openness of the Green Belt.

• There were no objections from statutory consultees or neighbours.

Agricultural & Change of Use

The conversion of agricultural building to a houseSmallbrook Barn, Admington

Using Class Q, the change of use from agricultural building to a house.

• The building won the Building Excellence Award 2017 for Best Conversion of an Existing Building presented by Stratford District Council in conjunction with the building control department.

• The curved roof was especially designed for the building and was built in copper.

• Due to policy changes, the process from initial inspection to occupation of the house took three years.

The conversion of an agricultural building to a houseBroad Marston Road, Mickleton

The change of use under Class MB from steel framed agricultural buildings to a house.

• Class MB was an earlier version of the current Class Q Prior Approval mechanism.

• The building was surplus to requirements for farming operations.

• The property was given a modern design with a full height glazing and a smooth clean finish.

Conversion of barn to residential home - Kington Grange Farm, Claverdon

The change of use of the brick built agricultural threshing barn to a house with associated internal and external works.

• The conversion of the barn brought the redundant building back into a viable use.

• As the building had previously been used for agricultural purposes, a bat survey was required.

• An owl box was requested by the case officer to house barn owls that would be displaced by the conversion.

Conversion of a barn to a houseDutch Barn, Darlingscott

The conversion of an agricultural building to a house.

• The barn conversion was previously approved under Class Q .

• The parish council, ward councillor and local community supported the scheme.

• The application was approved unanimously at committee.

Commercial

Change of use from B8 to car retailTything Road, Alcester

The change of use from storage and distribution (B8) to the car retail (sui generis use) and the siting of a mobile sales unit.

• Intensive consultation with the council’s highways department concluded the site was self-contained and would not exacerbate parking issues on the estate.

• The town council and ward councillor did not object at the planning committee and the application was agreed.

New toilet facilityStratford Butterfly Farm, Stratford-upon-Avon

Full planning application for an extension to provide room for a new toilet.

• The Butterfly Farm previously had no toilet facilities on site.

• It is located in Flood Zone 3 so a flood risk assessment was required to alleviate flooding concerns.

• The scheme was supported by the town council as it helped improve the visitor facilities at the Butterfly Farm.

Disc Golf CourseWayfield Gorse, Snitterfield

Full planning for the change of use of a woodland to a disc golf course.

• The scheme was for an 18-hole disc golf course with varying levels of difficulty.

• The Applicant wanted to protect the natural woodland and proposed that the course was closed during April bluebell season to allow the bluebells to go through their flowering process undisturbed.

• Following discussions and a site visit with us the Parish Council removed their original objection and supported the scheme.

New industrial unitsBrailes Industrial Estate, Lower Brailes

Full planning for the erection of four industrial units.

• The aim of the development was to provide small industrial units for local, startup businesses.

• The Case Officer concluded that the development would not negatively impact the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and would benefit the local community by providing opportunities for businesses.

• There were no objections raised by statutory consultees.

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