SM Planning appealed the decision of Westminster Council to refuse the application on the grounds of impact upon the character and appearance of the Portman Estate Conservation Area. Through an analysis of the surrounding context and historic fabric, we set out a robust case that the proposed development would not result in harm to the conservation area. The Inspector subsequently allowed the appeal.

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Hayhurst & Co Architects

Our client approached us following the decision of Hounslow Council to refuse an application on the grounds of impact upon the character and appearance of the area. Through an analysis of the surrounding context and developments that could be achieved under the provisions of the General Permitted Development Order, we set out a robust case that the proposed householder developments are acceptable. The Inspector subsequently allowed the appeal.

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SM Planning appealed the decision of Ealing Council to refuse advertisement consent on the grounds of the effect upon the amenity of the site and its surroundings. Through an analysis of the surrounding context and the scale, siting and method of display, we set out a robust case that the advertisement would not result in harm to the amenity of the site and the surrounding area and would not present harm to public safety. The Inspector subsequently allowed the appeal.

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Contemporary Design Solutions

SM Planning were instructed to lead on the submission of an appeal against a refused advertisement consent application in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. Our London Planning Consultants were able to successfully rebut the local planning authority’s reasons for refusal on both visual and highway safety grounds and accordingly, the appeal was allowed.

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SM Planning were instructed to lead on the submission of an appeal against a refused advertisement consent application in the London Borough of Southwark. Our London Planning Consultants were able to successfully rebut the local planning authority’s reasons for refusal and accordingly, the appeal was allowed.

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SM Planning secured planning permission following a refusal of planning permission for a rear extension and new dwelling. The planning committee overturned a positive recommendation without giving adequate reasons. Subsequently, our Planning Appeal Consultants were successful in a costs claim, allowing the appellant to recover his costs in undertaking the unnecessary appeal.

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Ramos Architecture

Owing to a delay in the Local Planning Authority issuing a decision on the householder planning application to extend a mid terrace dwelling, SM Planning were instructed to lead on the submission of a non-determination planning appeal. Our Planning Appeal Consultants successfully demonstrated that the proposed extension would be sympathetic to the host building and would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, resulting in an allowed appeal.

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Manea Kella Ltd

SM Planning were instructed to appeal a decision of the London Borough of Camden to refuse a retrospective planning application for replacement boundary treatment. Our Planning Appeal Consultants successfully presented a case to the Planning Inspectorate that the contemporary appearance of the boundary represented an appropriate contrast in an otherwise historic setting. Consequently, the appeal was allowed.

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SM Planning were instructed to appeal a decision of Lambeth London Borough to refuse a planning application for the refurbishment of a mid-terraced property. Our team of Planning Appeal Consultants successfully presented a case to the Planning Inspectorate that the proposed development would not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the host property and would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. Consequently, the appeal was allowed.

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SM Planning were instructed to appeal a decision of Hounslow London Borough to refuse a planning application for the erection of a detached two storey home. Our Planning Appeal Consultants successfully presented a case to the Planning Inspectorate that the proposed development would not detract from the character and appearance of the area and would not have an unacceptable effect on the living conditions of neighbouring or future occupiers. The appeal was consequently allowed.

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