Full planning permission for five new rural dwellings following approval at Planning Committee
Hardy Planners are delighted to have secured full planning permission for five new rural dwellings following approval at Planning Committee.
Acting as planning agent, this was a particularly challenging proposal for a site adjoining a recently completed high-quality residential development.
The application site outside the settlement limits for Great Moulton and involved addressing several complex planning and environmental matters, including biodiversity considerations, tree constraints, nutrient neutrality requirements, together with objections from the Parish Council and neighbouring residents. Given the level of local interest, the application was called in to Planning Committee despite receiving an officer recommendation for approval.
Working closely with the client and the wider consultant team, we were able to demonstrate that the proposal represented a logical and sustainable addition to an established development, whilst carefully addressing the technical and environmental constraints affecting the site.
The Committee ultimately resolved to grant planning permission, delivering an excellent outcome for the client.
A special mention should go to our client, whose patience, commitment and pragmatic approach throughout a lengthy and often challenging process were instrumental in getting the scheme over the line. Planning is rarely straightforward, and their perseverance played a significant part in achieving this positive result.
A great example of how collaboration, robust evidence and a clear planning strategy can help unlock development opportunities, even where proposals face significant challenges along the way.
We were extremely pleased with the planning advice and service provided by Jemima throughout our Great Moulton development.
The application involved a number of complex planning matters and had a long and challenging journey through the planning process. Jemima provided clear, practical advice throughout, helped us navigate the various planning issues as they arose, and worked closely with us to ensure the application was presented as strongly as possible.
Her knowledge of the planning process, attention to detail and ability to deal with the various issues raised by the Council were invaluable. She was always approachable and willing to discuss the options available to us, giving us confidence in how the application was being progressed.
After a lengthy process, we were delighted to receive a positive decision at Development Management Committee and secure planning approval for the five-dwelling scheme.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Jemima and her planning services to other developers and landowners. We would also be very happy to work with her again on future projects.