Month: September 2022
When To Make A Planning Appeal?
When can you make a planning appeal? When a Local Planning Authority (LPA) makes a decision on your planning application, you can appeal with no fees in some cases: • Your application was refused for reasons you think are against the LPA’s planning policy. • Your application was approved with conditions you think are unnecessary…
HMO Licensing. Do You Need It?
What is HMO? An HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) is when a property is occupied by or rented to 3 or more unrelated households sharing the same amenities. One household can have one individual and their family members or relatives. Who needs HMO Licensing? Across England and Wales, getting HMO Licensing is mandatory when households…
Lawful Development Certificate For A Loft Conversion
For this property owner, we have achieved a Lawful Development Certificate for a loft conversion. The loft conversion; roof extension, provides a whole new loft floor with a 13m bedroom, 7m office, and a 4m bathroom. Check out the drawings below to see the difference made. We’ve conducted a site survey, drafted existing plans, and…
Converting House Into Flats
Does converting a house into flats require planning permission? Converting a dwelling house into self-contained flats is not a Permitted Development Right and there’s a set of different requirements that have to be met before you’d be able to conduct your development. Requirements may include a minimum flat size, soundproofing, fire safety, or a party…
Rear Extension Planning Permission In Haringey
Why get a rear extension? Property owners get extensions, whether a rear one or any other because they are looking for expanding their living space. But extensions require planning permission, and here comes our part of the work. Our client here was looking for a more spacious kitchen on the ground floor. The best solution…
Mourning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Mourning Her Majesty’s passing, Mr. Stern going past Queen Elisabeth II, and paying respect. May Her Majesty rest in peace. May Her loyalty always be cherished. And may God save the King. https://samplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/sternqueen-1-1-1-1.mp4
Basement Conversion. Is it worth it? and why?
“I want to expand the living space in my house. Is a basement conversion worth it? why? Basement conversions can provide many options that vary in the extra space added. For example, if you just want small extra storage that doesn’t require daylight, then you might want to go for a coal cellar basement. It’s…
Class E Change Of Use Approved in Redditch - Sam Planning
From a gaming center to a Class E Use (Sui Generis). Business activity change is granted in Redditch This shop owner in Redditch wanted to change their business activity. This case needed planning permission as they were going to change use from Sui Generis to Class E use on the ground floor. A site survey…
Landscaping and window planning approved | Sam Planning
Landscaping and windows. Planning permission approved in Hackney. After getting planning permission for their development, this property owner wanted a submission of details pursuant to conditions 4 and 6 regarding windows and landscaping. For the second time, we planned the front elevation windows and the landscape with all the details required. We’ve just received the…
HMO is rejected in my area. Can I still get one?
“Why are HMOs rejected in my area? Can I still get one? Generally, many types of minor development, such as a change of use from a single dwelling house (use class C3) to a small HMO shared by 3 to 6 unrelated residents (use class C4), do not require planning permission. That’s what we call…
