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Inspired design for infill plot

20th September 2023 by Gary Stringer

Planning & Design Practice are pleased to announce the granting of outline permission with all matters reserved, except access, for the construction of a new home in South Derbyshire. The proposal constitutes limited infill between existing properties.

The site is located in the Derbyshire countryside within a linear development of houses and within the curtilage of a house situated on the end of a small cluster of homes.

Whilst the outline application was submitted to determine the principle of residential development in the location, the application was accompanied by an illustrative site plan, as shown below in Figure 1, prepared by the Architectural Team at Planning & Design Practice.

It is envisaged that the key characteristics would be as follows:

A single dwelling of modern design and finished with locally sourced stone or brick;
Highly sustainable low carbon dwelling built to exacting standards;
Use of renewable energy and sustainable forms of heating;
Use of existing access to the dwelling to be widened;
Sufficient space within the site for the parking and turning of vehicles; and
Amenity space to be located to the north of the new dwelling.

The development will be sympathetic to the local character and appearance of the street scene and wider local area. Additionally, the siting of the plot will ensure no adverse impact on neighbouring amenities.

It has been successfully argued that the proposal would constitute a sustainable form of development, in accordance with the aims of the National Planning Policy Framework and Development Plan.

Gaining planning permission is a key step in almost any development.

Planning & Design Practice Ltd is a multi-disciplinary team of Town Planners, Architects, Architectural Assistants and Design Professionals. We can take a project through from inception to completion but we also offer the flexibility to engage a client’s own architects and provide a planning service, whilst our design team can also work with clients who have engaged other town planning professionals.

Our values are rooted in friendly service, integrity, teamwork and meeting client’s expectations. We provide honest and sound advice, mediate when required and maintain high professional standards. We aim to build strong and lasting relationships with our clients and we are always pleased to work with architects and other professional companies.

Contact us for a no obligation consultation to discuss your project or property on 01332 347371 or email enquiries@planningdesign.co.uk

Megan Askham, Planner, Planning & Design Practice Ltd

New barn boost for agricultural business

25th September 202319th September 2023 by Gary Stringer

Planning & Design Practice are pleased to announce that planning permission has been secured for the erection of an agricultural barn to be used in connection with a small agricultural holding in South Derbyshire.

The building will provide much needed dry and secure storage for farm machinery and hay. The machinery includes a tractor, baler, trailer, mower and topper mower. The size of the barn has been carefully devised to reflect the operational needs and is considered to be commensurate with the current farming activities. The barn will be a traditional, modern agricultural building. The materials will consist of blockwork with a timber clad roof.

There are currently a number of barns on site which are in varying conditions, with some being dilapidated. These will be demolished, removing a total of 195m2 of floor space to be replaced with the proposed barn of 200m2. This will provide more secure and efficient storage compared to what is currently existing within the site.

In line with our clients brief our Architectural Team, in collaboration with the Planning Team, prepared a scheme that would sit comfortably within rural surroundings of the site. This includes the location towards the south western boundary of the northern field, bounded by hedgerows and trees.

Additionally, the scheme took into consideration the potential impact on neighbouring residents so is located a sufficient distance away from residential dwellings.

Supporting agricultural development

Obtaining planning permission in the countryside can bring about significant gains and help to maximise the value of your rural property. However, development in the countryside is subject to strict planning controls which can make obtaining planning permission very difficult. Our RTPI Chartered planning experts have vast experience of working on projects for homeowners, landowners and farmers in rural areas including agricultural buildings, barn conversions, Certificates of Lawfulness and farm diversification schemes.

We provide honest and sound advice, mediate when required and maintain high professional standards. We aim to build strong and lasting relationships with our clients and we are always pleased to work with architects and other professional companies.

Contact us for a no obligation consultation to discuss your ideas for your property on 01332 347371 or email enquiries@planningdesign.co.uk

Megan Askham, Planner, Planning & Design Practice Ltd

Construction of New Orthopaedic Building and Demolition of Existing Workshops to Provide Replacement Parking

5th September 202323rd August 2023 by Gary Stringer

Planning & Design Practice are pleased to announce the approval of a new orthopaedic ward at Florence Nightingale Hospital, in Derby. The new ward is proposed to be located on what is currently a visitor car park, which is also host to a couple of workshops which have been proposed to be demolished.

The new orthopaedic ward aims to reduce the current and future waiting list size, offer high quality care and provide a solution to the capacity and demand issue for orthopaedic care in Derbyshire. Derbyshire orthopaedic services currently face issues regarding capacity and demand imbalance created by annual growth in patients requiring surgery, and loss of bed capacity to medicine over the winter periods and during the Covid-19 pandemic resulting in extended waiting periods. The scope of the project includes a three-floor new build development to accommodate three orthopaedic laminar flow theatres, pre-operative assessment rooms, anaesthetic rooms, scrub area etc, alongside four 4 bed bays, 18 single rooms and four HDU step-down beds. The development aims to achieve the following:

The new facility would improve productivity by an average 661 patients per year due to a full 12 months’ worth of productivity.
Waiting List Initiatives (WLI) will be reduced as all activity will be in core time.
There will be a significantly improved patient experience through provision of a ‘one-stop-shop’ for pre-operative assessment and surgery, and reduced waiting times leading to improved outcomes.
Activity will be maintained throughout the year resulting in shorter waiting times which is a patient benefit expressed in QALYs in the economic model.
Additional productivity will help to clear the backlog of circa 1,742 patients waiting for hips and knees.
The development would offer enhanced training opportunities with the training theatre facilitating the recruitment of clinical fellows.

PDP wrote a Planning, Design and Access Statement explaining how the proposed development complied with Derby City Council’s planning policies, and explained the benefits of the project, which was submitted alongside drawings provided by Gilling Dod Architects. The proposal was subsequently recommended for approval by the planning officer, stating that:

“the proposed development of a new orthopaedic unit on the community hospital site would significantly enhance the provision of health facilities and increase patient capacity for the hospital… It is acceptable in terms of the criteria in Policy CP21 and would accord with the intentions of relevant Local Plan Policies and over arching guidance in the NPPF which promotes economic and sustainable development and high quality design.”

Over the last 20 years, Planning & Design Practice have worked with and for a wide range of public sector and not-for-profit bodies including the NHS, Government Agencies, District and Unitary Local Authorities, County Councils and Town/Parish Councils. A number of our senior team have extensive experience of working in the public sector and this undoubtedly helps us to understand the requirements of public bodies. For more information or to discuss your project please contact us on 01332 347371 or email enquiries@planningdesign.co.uk.

Emily Anderson, Planner, Planning & Design Practice Ltd

Free-standing solar panels power up Derbyshire Dales home

29th August 202323rd August 2023 by Gary Stringer

Planning & Design Practice is pleased to announce that planning permission has recently been secured for the erection of a ground-mounted solar panels (photovoltaic array – part retrospective) at a home in the Derbyshire Dales countryside.

The development includes 40 PV panels (4 rows of 10), measuring 12.34m x 12.55m have already been installed on-site and a further 40 PV panels (4 rows of 10), measuring 12.34m x 12.55m are proposed to site alongside the existing array.

This will provide a significant contribution towards powering the house. The application as a whole will provide further environmental efficiency and reduced carbon emissions for the already sustainable house, which contains an efficient heating and cooling system.

National planning policy strongly favours small-scale renewable energy developments, such as adding panels to existing buildings. Section 14 ‘Meeting the challenge of climate change, flooding and coastal change’ of the NPPF sets out key considerations in respect of climate change, highlighting the government’s opinion that sustainable development should encompass social and economic issues as well as environmental. In particular, paragraph 158 recognises the valuable contribution of small-scale projects in cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Within the Local Plan, policy PD7 states that new development should be designed to contribute to achieving national targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and will support the generation of energy from renewable sources, provided that it does not have a significant adverse impact. Renewable energy generation development should consider their impacts on the environment, heritage, landscape, noise and visual impacts and that these can be avoided or mitigated through careful consideration of their location, scale, design and other measures.

The site is deemed suitable for the development as the siting of the panels is in close proximity to the existing array. The highest point of the panels would remain at a relatively modest 1m above ground level, so the proposal will not result in any significant landscape impacts. Furthermore, the solar PV array would not be visible from long-range views.

It was successfully argued that the development provides renewable energy generation to contribute towards reducing the dwelling’s overall CO2 emissions, therefore, providing a valuable contribution to the mitigation of climate change impacts and representing a sustainable proposal.

The Planning Team at Planning and Design Practice, on behalf of our client successfully liaised with key stakeholders in the preparation, submission and management of the planning application. The team of Chartered Town Planners are well versed in understanding and promoting renewable energy developments including solar panels, for all stakeholders to ensure the best possible case is put forward.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch for a free no obligation consultation to discuss your project on 01332 347371 or enquries@planningdesign.co.uk.

Megan Askham, Planner, Planning & Design Practice Ltd

Planning success mitigates factory fire risk

11th September 202319th July 2023 by Gary Stringer

Planning & Design Practice have successfully secured full planning permission for the installation of a sprinkler system and associated apparatus at the factory of John Smedley Limited textile manufacturers in Lea Mills, Matlock, Derbyshire. The site is of historic importance as the world’s oldest manufacturing factory in continuous operation. It is the last surviving operational textile mill in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

The sprinkler system is both a health and safety, and insurance requirement for the continued operation of the manufacturing business, which brings considerable employment and other economic benefits to the local area. Evidencing this need and the value of the continued operation of the manufacturer was key in securing planning permission.

The site’s historic importance and location within the Castle Top/Lea Bridge and High Peak Conservation Area, and the Dethick, Lea & Holloway Conservation Area required a detailed heritage impact assessment and design expertise to ensure sympathetic design of the new pump house, water tank, and exterior fittings required for the sprinkler system. This involved choosing an inconspicuous colour scheme, recessed design and incorporating suitable screening.

The design of the proposed additions, consideration of heritage impacts and the clear business need for the development was sufficient to achieve approval from Derbyshire Dales District Council. Planning & Design Practice’s in-house heritage experts are able to respond to the complex requirements for development in Conservation Areas, working collaboratively with our core team of planning practitioners and architectural specialists to secure favourable planning outcomes.

This collaborative approach has formed our strong reputation for providing honest and sound commercial advice, skilled presentation, advocacy and negotiation, with a successful track record since being founded in 2002.

A history of success at John Smedley factory

We have had previous successes with John Smedley Ltd. Planning & Design were previously instructed as planning consultants to deliver a complex set of proposals for redevelopment, conversion and part demolition on a site at the Lea Mills part of the John Smedley factory. The ‘East Site’ was no longer needed for garment manufacture and development was needed to secure a beneficial future use for the land and buildings and to support the company’s development and expansion. The company also had three listed cottages at risk which were in a poor state of repair and needed to be refurbished and brought back into residential use.

Permission was granted for the redevelopment of surplus land and buildings at the factory site to provide 26 new homes, through a combination of conversion and new build.

You can read more about that project at this link.

Planning & Design have a wealth of experience in designing and securing planning permission for commercial projects. We have the required skills to design both small and large scale schemes in-house and tailor the design to the client’s unique specifications. Unsure of your site’s potential? We are also able to provide our professional opinion on the planning potential of your property at the outset.

For more information, or to discuss your proposals please contact us at enquiries@planningdesign.co.uk or phone 01332 347371.

Alice Wibberley (placement student July 2023) with Emily Anderson, Planner, Planning & Design Practice Ltd

Extension granted

19th July 2023 by Gary Stringer

Planning & Design Practice is pleased to announce that planning permission has been granted for an extension to a home in Hulland Ward, a village in the Derbyshire Dales.

Located just outside the Settlement Development Boundary of Hulland Ward, this dwelling was previously converted from a barn, permission for which was granted in 2003. Policy in the Local Plan restricts extensions on conversion of existing buildings; however, this policy was brought in after permission was granted for the conversion of the barn. Therefore, we successfully argued that it can now be considered as a ‘dwelling’ and not a ‘barn-conversion’, meaning that it would be subject to the relevant policies.

The proposal was for a lean-to extension to the dwelling, which uses materials that assimilate with the agricultural character of the dwelling. The proposed extension was located in the same location as a previous extension prior to the conversion of the barn to a dwelling.

Prior to submitting the application, we submitted a pre-application enquiry to Derbyshire Dales Council with indicative plans. Our open and honest communication with the Council and our client allowed us to successfully reach a set of plans that were agreeable to each party.

It was considered by the Council that the proposed extension submitted would not cause any harm to the amenity of neighbouring occupants, and that the modest size and materials proposed would not adversely impact the character and appearance of the site.

Our team of experienced professionals work with home owners on a daily basis to provide the technical knowledge, design ideals and the relevant expertise to help guide them through what can be a daunting process.

Whether you need help from a planning expert to decide what you might be able to achieve, or help designing your dream home, here at Planning & Design we will listen to your aspirations and help you to understand what can be achieved. Our team can be there for you every step of the way, from the conception of an idea to the production of design proposals and the achievement of planning permission. Contact us on 01332 347371 for a no obligation consultation to discuss your project.

Emily Anderson, Planner, Planning & Design Practice Ltd

Planning success in the Peak Park for dilapidated stone barn

24th July 202319th July 2023 by Gary Stringer

Planning & Design Practice is delighted to announce that planning permission has recently been secured for the change of use, conversion and extension of an existing dilapidated stone agricultural building to form a single house in the Peak District National Park.

The application site is located within a beautiful hamlet of Ible which comprises of a number of historic buildings including traditional stone and brick farmhouses, converted barns and more modern agricultural buildings. The subject barn proposed for conversion only measures approximately 6m x 4m internally, so careful consideration of the internal layout was required. It soon became apparent that an extension was required to achieve an acceptable level of internal habitable accommodation.

A collaborative approach between Planning & Design Practice Ltd’s in-house Architects, Heritage Specialists and Town Planners was required to produce a sensitive but functional scheme. The proposed conversion would comprise an open plan kitchen/living area and bathroom on the ground floor and a double bedroom at first floor level. As part of the application, it is proposed to install 2 no. roof lights and erect a single storey lean-to extension off the rear (west) elevation.

Figure 2: Proposed elevations

The project led by our Associate Director Andrew Stock successfully built a case to demonstrate that barn should be identified as a non-designated heritage asset, worthy of protection, thus making it eligible for conversion to an open market dwelling when assessed against policies DMC5 and DMC10 of the Peak District National Park Development Management Policies (2019).

The application was accompanied by a comprehensive Heritage Report which outlined the significance of the barn which helped inform the Local Planning Authority in their assessment of the application. The application was also accompanied by a Structural Report, prepared by Robert Morten Consulting Engineer, which concluded that the barn was in significant need of immediate repair thus providing further emphasis for an alternative long term viable use, open market residential use in this case.

The barn makes a positive contribution to the landscape and the special qualities of the Peak District National Park. The retention and preservation of the building was therefore important consideration given that it is no longer in agricultural use and is slowly falling into a state of disrepair. The application proposed a new use for the barn which consequently would secure its long-term future.

Gaining planning permission is a key step in almost any development. Planning & Design Practice Ltd is a multi-disciplinary team of Town Planners, Architects, Architectural Assistants and Design Professionals, and Heritage Specialists. We can take a project through from inception through to completion, but we also offer the flexibility to engage a client’s own architects and provide a planning service, whilst our design team can also work with clients who have engaged other town planning professionals.

We have extensive knowledge about the policies and procedures of individual Councils and the approach taken by planning officers and Councillors.

For a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your project, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Andrew Stock, Associate Director – Chartered Town Planner at Planning & Design Practice Ltd on 01332 347371.

Five’s alive at Glapwell

11th July 202321st June 2023 by Gary Stringer

Planning & Design Practice are pleased to announce the granting of outline permission for 5 dormer bungalows at land to the rear of 65 The Hill, Glapwell, Derbyshire.

The site is wholly located within the development envelope for Glapwell, situated behind properties fronting onto The Hill. Prior to the application, we submitted pre-application enquiries to both the Derbyshire County Council Highway Authority, and Bolsover District Council, to assess the suitability of the site. The results of these pre-application enquiries helped inform the next steps for the outline application.

The proposal was designed to be sympathetic to the local character and appearance of the area, and so that the low height of the bungalows would not cause any significant impacts on the amenity of future or existing neighbouring residents. Significant trees and hedges were protected on site, with the trees along the southern boundary of the site acting as screening to/from the countryside.

After submission of the outline application, conversation with the Council and statutory consultees resulted in further information needing to be submitted. This included a topographical survey and Slope Stability Report due to historical landslides in the area. The submitted reports, coupled with the other information submitted with the application, were found to be sufficient, resulting in an approval from the Council.

Backland development can sometimes be quite contentious applications, however, at PDP we work closely with the Council and other stakeholders to ensure a successful outcome for all parties.

We work with developers of all sizes, from small companies working on one property at a time to large housebuilders and commercial organisations where multi-million pound schemes are the norm.

Since being founded in 2002, we have established a strong reputation for providing honest and sound commercial advice, skilled presentation, advocacy and negotiation.

Our core planning and architectural expertise is supported by specialists in Heritage and Urban Design. We always think innovatively and a collaborative approach is at the heart of what we do.

For more information, or to discuss your proposals please contact us at enquiries@planningdesign.co.uk or phone 01332 347371.

Emily Anderson, Planner, Planning & Design Practice Ltd

Class Q success creates double dwellings

3rd October 202321st June 2023 by Gary Stringer

Planning & Design Practice are delighted to announce another successful Class Q application. This will allow our client to change the use of, and convert, an unused agricultural building to form two new homes in Chinley, Derbyshire.

The building in question consisted of a large agricultural building constructed from concrete blocks, a profiled cement roof and is enclosed on three sides by profiled cement sheet walls. An accompanying structural report concluded that the building was structurally sound and capable of conversion.
Both dwellings will have 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and open plan living, as well as outdoor amenity space. The external alterations have been kept to a minimum to comply with Class Q legislation and to respect the rural aesthetic of the local area.

The agricultural building was located outside the settlement boundary of Chinley, in close proximity to the Peak District National Park, the site benefits from wide landscape views whilst being nestled away in the valley.

The Permitted Development rights, commonly referred to as Class Q, is the right to convert agricultural buildings into homes as a matter of principle and has been with us since 2014.

Permitted Development (PD) is the right of an owner to develop their land within limits prescribed by a piece of legislation known as a General Permitted Development Order. The point of the order was originally to allow minor developments to go ahead without having to go through the planning application process, for example, small extensions to houses.

In the interest of simplifying the planning system and boosting the supply of houses, the government extended PD rights to include the right to change agricultural buildings to homes. Originally proposed as a temporary measure, this has since been made permanent.

Planning & Design Practice Ltd is a multi-disciplinary team of Chartered Town Planners, Architects, Architectural Assistants and Heritage Specialists. Gaining planning permission is a key step in almost any development. We can take a project through from inception to completion, but we also offer the flexibility to engage a client’s own architects and provide a planning service, whilst our design team can also work with clients who have engaged other town planning professionals.

Planning & Design Practice Ltd are well versed in researching and understanding local Council’s policies to ensure the best possible case if put forward for our clients.

For a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your project, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01332 347371 or enquiries@planningdesign.co.uk.

Shaun Hyde, Planner, Planning & Design Practice Ltd

Approval (discharge) of planning conditions process

21st June 2023 by Gary Stringer

Discharge of Planning Conditions HIgh Peak

Chartered Town Planner Andrew Stock outlines the discharge of planning conditions and explains the impact that they may have on your development.

Congratulations!! You’ve received planning permission for your development.

However, do not assume that you can start building tomorrow. On the one hand, you may need to seek building regulations approval, and on the other, discharge of conditions will most likely apply.

Planning conditions are often applied to the grant of planning permission which can limit and control the way in which the planning permission must be implemented. Conditions may be imposed on the grant of planning permission for regulating development or use of any land, limiting works on the land to ensure the development can be approved through meeting specified requirements set out by the relevant local planning authority.

You will be required to detail how you intend to meet the conditions (e.g. the materials you will use) or provide supporting information to demonstrate compliance (for example a traffic assessment). This will allow for the local planning authority to approve the conditions (this is also known as ‘discharging conditions’). A single application can cover any number of conditions from the permission.

The discharge of a planning condition involves a formal application process where details relating to an approved development can be considered and a decision made on their acceptability.

The local authority should discharge conditions within 8 weeks. This begins when the Local Planning Authority accepts the application as valid. If no decision is made within 12 weeks, then the local authority must return the fee to the applicant.

An application for Approval of a Condition will cost:

For householder development: £34
Any other development type: £116

This does not apply to conditions on listed building consents, only planning permission.

Planning & Design Practice Ltd has extensive knowledge on the preparation, submission and management on the discharge of conditions process.

If you would like us to guide you thought the planning process from start to successful finish, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01332 347371 or via email at enquiries@planningdesign.co.uk.

Inspired design for infill plot

New barn boost for agricultural business

Supporting agricultural development

Construction of New Orthopaedic Building and Demolition of Existing Workshops to Provide Replacement Parking

Free-standing solar panels power up Derbyshire Dales home

Planning success mitigates factory fire risk

A history of success at John Smedley factory

Extension granted

Planning success in the Peak Park for dilapidated stone barn

Five’s alive at Glapwell

Class Q success creates double dwellings

Approval (discharge) of planning conditions process

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