Planning Permission Granted for Two-Storey Front Extension & Single-Storey Rear Extension in a London Conservation Area
McLoughlin Planning is pleased to have assisted in securing a householder Planning Permission for extensions and alterations to a family home in Camden, London.
Previous experience works in our favour for London build extensions
McLoughlin Planning was approached after the submission of a householder planning application with the London Borough of Camden. The architecture firm, Simon Miller Architects, who we worked with on this project, received correspondence from the assigned case officer, who raised concerns about elements of the proposal to extend the family home and wanted to provide additional space to the rear and convert a ground floor garage to provide an additional internal living space.
New planning Administration Approach? We are here to help!
Due to a recent change to Camden’s internal planning application management policy, applicants are being advised that they will get one opportunity to submit corrections (if the Camden Council considers a route forward can be agreed) before a decision is issued. Negotiations and contact with CamdenCouncil’s planning officers are also limited because of this new policy. Therefore, the scope for engagement and agreeing on a way forward is heavily constrained.
Let’s go back to the beginning – reviewing existing plans and sourcing relevant policies equals planning permission granted!
Working from the email feedback provided, we reviewed it against the relevant Local Plan policies and provided the architect with feedback on how to amend the proposal and a supporting letter offering further policy justification and feedback to the planning officer to assist in revisiting the plans. Following the submission of this additional information, we then helped the architect and applicant with further correspondence with the Council and a review of proposed draft planning conditions provided by the planning officer before the Decision Notice was issued.
By assisting through the later part of the management of the application, we are pleased that a positive outcome could be reached and Planning Permission granted.
Seek planning advice for a smooth sail application process
The above application is a reminder that seeking planning advice before submission can help to manage the need for potential amendments, particularly where Local Planning Authorities are adopting a “no negotiation” or “limited submitted amendments” policy. However, our flexible working approach means that should you need input or advice from one of our planning professionals during your planning application, then please do not hesitate to contact us below:
Chris Moore – Director
T: 01242895008
E: chris.moore@mplanning.co.uk