Purpose built dwelling approved in conservation area
The personal needs of the appellant were given substantial weight following an illness diagnosed in 2015. The appellant required a purpose built contemporarily dwelling tailored [...]
Appeal success in Brentwood
Smart Planning has won yet another appeal against the refusal of planning permission by Brentwood Borough Council, for the demolition of an existing bungalow and garage, [...]
Proposed Tulip Tower in London approved
The City of London's Planning and Transportation Committee has granted resolution planning permission for the construction of The Tulip. The committee’s decision follows the recommendation [...]
Croydon adopts suburban densification planning document
The London Borough of Croydon has formally adopted a supplementary planning document (SPD) aimed at helping it deliver 10,000 new homes on suburban windfall sites [...]
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New garden town proposed in Kent
An outline planning application has been submitted for a new 8,000 home garden town near Folkestone in Kent. The application submitted to Folkestone and Hythe [...]
Hackney property enforcement notice quashed
A London Borough of Hackney enforcement notice against front and rear extensions on a property has been quashed and planning permission granted following an appeal. [...]
New garden suburb for Maldon refused
A large urban extension to the town of Maldon in Essex has been refused against officer advice over flood concerns. The 'garden suburb' proposal submitted by [...]
Luton Council approves out-of-town commercial scheme
Luton councillors have given the go-ahead for a 120,000 square metre mixed-use commercial development on an out-of-town greenfield site, despite the project's conflict with local [...]
Benfleet Scrap in Pollution Cover Up at Manor Trading Estate
Benfleet Scrap have been found to be leaking engine oils and other automotive fluids through their boundary onto Green Belt land. There is associated scrap [...]
Appeal success in Southend
Smart Planning have won an appeal decision against the refusal of planning permission by Southend Borough Council for the demolition of an existing bungalow, and [...]
Appeal success in Chelmsford
Smart Planning has successfully won an appeal in Chelmsford for outline planning permission for the erection of three dwellings. The original planning application was made [...]