Planning: Applications and Appeals

Planning

A thorough understanding of local and national government policies, procedure, and trends in planning informs our experience as architects for applications, and appeals.

We work hard for high quality win-win solutions for clients, planners and the public realm in Brighton, Hove, Sussex, London and further afield. We know that optimum solutions often result in better financial returns enabling additional funds to be spent resulting in better quality buildings.

What the planners and neighbours say about us:

"The design is well considered and will overall add to the aesthetics of the street."
Conservation area neighbour for house modernisation
“We fully support such small scale interventions……and ……….applaud the sensitivity of the design”
Regency Society Brighton, with reference to 7 new and converted flats and houses in Portslade.
"The overall result is to create a contemporary building that acknowledges its context….the application has demonstrated a considered solution and accordingly both the building’s form and materials are considered acceptable."
Planning Officer Brighton Council in the officer report on Eileen Avenue Contemporary House
“We'll never give you planning permission and you’ll get fed up trying and have to sell it.”
Planning Officer Brighton - regarding a pre-application submission for our own offices. Despite this, we proceeded to purchase the site unconditionally without planning. The application was subsequently approved on first submission.
“The design is appropriate, and high quality.”
Planning Consultant – Brighton, regarding Keymer new house
“It was a real pleasure to look through the drawings.”
Conservation Officer, Brighton Council - regarding Montpelier Road Listed Building Consent
"It’s soooo nice to hear someone want to retain an existing feature that makes a contribution - rather than the ‘slash and burn’ approach we mostly see."
Principal Planning Officer, Sevenoaks District Council, regarding Swanley flat conversion