When you're hunting for a building plot, it's easy to think you'll stumble across a neat patch of grass with planning permission already sorted and services waiting at the boundary. In reality, that almost never happens and more often than not, the best opportunities are hidden in plain sight - old garages, barns, or even, in building expert Mark Stevenson's case, a disused post office.
A planning inspector stated that Rose and Chris Murray should not be denied retention for their house built without permission solely due to density concerns, noting that similar developments have received permission in the area.
The revised scheme was considered to have an acceptable scale and design which would not result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area or residential amenity.
The recent surge in single-storey rear extensions in Eltham highlights a trend in residential development, adhering to permitted development rights with various submissions made for properties across the area.
"The Hotel Bossert, a historic icon in Brooklyn Heights, will be transformed from a luxury hotel into residential apartments after its recent $100 million acquisition by SomeraRoad."
The latest planning applications from Sutton Council demonstrate a significant trend in residential development, highlighting adaptations and expansions of existing properties to meet modern needs.
The Epping Forest District Council has received a variety of recent planning applications, including new dwellings, home extensions, and changes to commercial sites.
The new campus will be the sixth location for the early childhood education private school in New York City, and a 20-year lease was signed for the 10,172 square feet on the ground floor of Tower 77.
