HC Planning Ltd successfully appealed the refusal of West Devon Council to approve the reserved matters application for the erection of ten dwellings for an affordable led housing development. The scheme balanced viability, with the need to provide housing to meet the needs of the local community. Whilst an appeal should not have been needed, it was essential to secure the permission and ensure that the outline planning permission did not expire. 

LPA: West Devon

HC Planning submitted a combination of applications, including a discharge of condition application and non-material amendment application, to discharge and amend conditions imposed on the permission, to enable a material start to be made on the site, before the permission expired. The applications required creativity and negotiation with the Council to overcome a series of issues to ensure the planning permission was not lost.  Hannah has worked on this site for a number of years and secured the original planning permission at a previous practice. 

LPA: Mid Devon

HC Planning submitted a permission in principle application for the site, following an appeal decision in the village that was dismissed, but considered the location to be sustainable, despite the village not having a settlement boundary. A permission in principle application enabled the principle of development to be tested without significant up front reporting costs. The lack of a five-year housing supply and the use of the Inspectors decision in the village to put forward a persuasive argument for the development of the site was successful. The application was approved at Planning Committee, after a site visit.

LPA: East Devon

HC Planning Ltd was instructed following previous refusals and a dismissed appeal. Hannah successfully secured planning permission for the erection of a replacement dwelling, overcoming the previous reasons for refusal. 

LPA: East Devon

HC Planning Ltd secured planning permission for the erection of a replacement dwelling, following an earlier Class Q permission, achieving betterment, despite the larger size of the replacement dwelling, through the delivery of a high quality architectural design, the sustainability benefits of the new dwelling, alongside a BNG strategy. 

LPA: North Devon

HC planning first took this case on in 2023  and was instructed to appeal a refused permission. Unsuccessful, HC Planning submitted a revised application, also refused, and an enforcement notice followed. Alongside Counsel and a team of consultants, HC Planning successfully achieved full permanent planning permission for a single Gypsy and Traveller Pitch.

LPA: Mid Devon

Hannah successfully obtained a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming the use of a holiday unit as a C3 dwelling. The application was supported by detailed legal arguments and case law precedence. This approval establishes the lawful residential use of the property, providing certainty and flexibility for its continued use.

LPA: Teignbridge

Hannah successfully secured full planning permission for a bespoke day room and four additional Gypsy and Traveller pitches within the Cotswolds National Landscape. The application received unanimous approval at planning committee, reflecting strong support for the design and landscape led proposal, which reflected the local vernacular.

LPA: South Gloucestershire

Hannah successfully secured full planning permission for two high quality self-build dwellings in Lympstone. Following an earlier refusal, an identical resubmission was made alongside an appeal. Planning permission was granted on the second visit to East Devon’s Planning Committee, allowing the twin-tracked appeal to be withdrawn and a decision reached more quickly than would have been possible through the appeal process. A fantastic result for the client, on a scheme where timescales were critical. 

LPA: East Devon

Hannah represented this client to successfully appeal the refusal of planning permission for the removal of an agricultural tie. The appeal was dealt with by way of a hearing and the appeal was allowed with a full award of costs.

LPA: Somerset

Hannah successfully secured planning permission and listed building consent for the extension of a holiday let. This permission allows for the sensitive expansion of the property, respecting its historic value while enhancing its functionality for guests.

LPA: East Devon

Hannah secured reserved matters permission for two dwellings on a former garden plot on the outskirts of Taunton, following outline approval. Permission was granted with Phosphate Credits, which Hannah advised on, in conjunction with the preparation of a shadow habitat regulations assessment and mitigation report.

LPA: Somerset

Hannah successfully got planning permission for a variation of condition application for the erection of nine dwellings. The application amended the layout of the site and design of the dwellings. The application also discharged all of the outstanding conditions, to ensure the development can commence and be built out, in accordance with the clients requirements.

LPA: Somerset West and Taunton

Hannah successfully obtained Class Q approval for the conversion of two barns into residential dwellings. This approval will allow the agricultural buildings to be converted to two detached homes in a fantastic rural location.

LPA: Mid Devon

Hannah secured full planning permission and listed building consent for the change of use of a redundant public house to a dwelling. The proposal provides a new and viable use for this listed building and secure its future in an uncertain economic climate, where the large premises was no longer viable as a pub.

LPA: Teignbridge

Hannah successfully secured full planning permission for the erection of three dwellings in Exeter. The proposal will see the redevelopment of a brownfield site in the city centre. The proposal is for a high quality, car free, small development and will create three family sized homes. 

LPA: Exeter City Council

Hannah successfully got planning permission for the erection of a replacement dwelling using the Class Q fallback position. This application followed a successful grant of permission under Class Q and positive pre-application from the Council on the design of this replacement dwelling, which is within the setting of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

LPA: Somerset West and Taunton

Hannah has successfully secured planning permission for two dwellings in a conservation area in Taunton on a former garden plot. The scheme has been granted Phosphate Credits by the Council to mitigate against the impact of the development. Hannah is familiar with using the phosphate calculator and application process, including commissioning mitigation reports and shadow habitat regulations assessments.

LPA: Somerset

Hannah successfully secured approval for four Gypsy and Traveller pitches located in Flood Zone 3 in Somerset. Despite the challenges associated with developing in a high-risk flood area, through negotiation and demonstrating the pitches would be safe for the lifetime of the development, planning permission was secured, to deliver four much needed family pitches.

LPA: Somerset

Hannah successfully gained approval at appeal for one dwelling located in a small East Devon village, without a settlement boundary. Hannah presented strong arguments on the sustainability of the location and the benefits of developing this infill plot. Moderate weight was given in the appeal decision to the provision of a new home due to the Council’s lack of a five-year housing supply.

LPA: East Devon