Planning permission for trio of 3-bed houses.
Additional permission to demolish existing house next door for two 3-bed houses.
Successfully argued that both developments counted as infill.
Secured planning permission for total of five houses.
Planning Consultancy - MP Developments
5
three-bed
houses
Challenge
Vail Williams was appointed by MP Developments to provide expert planning advice on the development of five residential dwellings on greenbelt land in Normandy, on the edge of Guildford.
We were initially appointed to secure planning permission for the demolition of a series of single-storey outbuildings for redevelopment as a trio of residential houses, and were subsequently appointed to secure planning permission for the demolition and redevelopment of the house next door into two further dwellings.
How we helped
- Planners argued that removal of unsightly outbuilding situated outside the settlement boundary would have aesthetic benefits.
- Argued that the residential development would count as infill since it continued the residential development on the road, despite falling outside the settlement boundary.
- Undertook pre-application discussions with Guildford Borough Council to that effect.
- Submitted outline planning application for a terrace of three 3-bedroomed houses and removal of all outbuildings onsite.
- Council agreed that the proposal counted as infill, granting planning permission.
“Vail Williams’ planning consultants understood the challenges that we faced in attempting to deliver residential housing in a rural, greenbelt location. The team successfully argued that our plans counted as infill, ensuring the delivery of much-needed family housing on the edge of Guildford.
Mark Phillips, Residential Property Developer at MP Developments.
Result
- Having achieved planning permission, our planning consultants were retained to advise on the demolition of the house next door for redevelopment as two residential dwellings.
- Again, we successfully argued that this was infill, achieving planning permission for a two 3-bed houses.
- Expert planning advice ensured planning permission for five 3-bed houses on the edge of Guildford.
- Exceeded client’s expectations and met local housing need in a rural location.
Get in touch
If you think you may need similar support to that described here, or you would simply want to have an informal chat with a member of our team to discuss your property needs, get in touch.
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