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Planning appeal decisions from Development Control Services, a partner of PlanningResource.
Mixed use development
DC Casebook: Mixed Use Development - Podium box rejected in protected area
Plans to extend a south-east London pub, convert its upper floors to five flats and build four flats in its car park have been rejected on the grounds that they would seriously harm a conservation area's character and appearance.
Householder development
DC Casebook: Householder Development - Roof colour ruled discordant in setting
An inspector has upheld an enforcement notice directed against the roof of a caretaker's house at a west London health club after finding that its green colour contrasts starkly with the grey roof of the main building.
Householder development
DC Casebook: Householder Development - Matching dormer allowed despite policy
The retention of a rear dormer window at a semi-detached house in north London has been allowed on the basis that it restores the symmetry of the pair, even though it does not accord with council policy or design guidance.
Housing conversion
DC Casebook: Housing Conversion - Renewal benefits permit conversion
An inspector has allowed the conversion of a house on the fringe of Liverpool's housing market renewal area to three flats, finding that the change would not undermine the pathfinder initiative as a whole.
Community facilities
DC Casebook: In depth - Removal of temporary structure ordered on visual harm grounds
An inspector has refused to accept the retention of a portable building used by a synagogue in an east London conservation area after finding that its removal would be visually advantageous.
Retail development
DC Casebook: Retail Development - Delivery hours relaxed for trial periodRetail development
DC Casebook: Retail Development - Canopy opposition leads to costs payoutRetail development
DC Casebook: Retail Development - Upper floor argument ruled unreasonableLeisure and entertainment
DC Casebook: Leisure and Entertainment - Adult centre agreed despite policy breachLeisure and entertainment
DC Casebook: Leisure and Entertainment - Council avoids costs on landscape issueLeisure and entertainment
DC Casebook: Leisure and Entertainment - Hotel extension held harmful to amenityHouseholder development
DC Casebook: Householder Development - Stabilisation work agreed on landslip siteHouseholder development
DC Casebook: Householder Development - Solar panels secured in conservation areaHousing conversion
DC Casebook: Housing Conversion - Home use of town centre shop blockedHousing conversion
DC Casebook: Housing Conversion - Overlooking rules out water tower flatsHousing conversion
DC Casebook: Housing Conversion - Staff restriction lifted on green belt homeGypsies and travellers
DC Casebook: Gypsies and Travellers - Gypsy site justified by human rightsEnergy development
DC Casebook: Energy Development - Wind farm rejected on wildlife groundsCommercial and industrial
DC Casebook: Commercial and Industrial - Farm film studios judged unsustainableAgricultural uses
DC Casebook: Agricultural development - Temporary farm caravan period extendedAgricultural uses
DC Casebook: Agricultural development - Hostel condition relaxed for farm workersWaste management
DC Casebook: Waste Management - Feed processing found unsustainableHouseholder development
DC Casebook: Householder Development - Materials stored exceed incidental useHousing new build
DC Casebook: Housing new build - Cottage refused in conservation areaHousing new build
DC Casebook: In depth - Education and housing benefits trump protection of green spaceWaste management
DC Casebook: Waste Management - Sewage plant agreed to meet quality aimsRetail development
DC Casebook: Retail Development - Antiques shop agreed outside retail coreMixed use development
DC Casebook: Mixed-use Development - Car park deemed public transport threatListed buildings
DC Casebook: Listed Buildings - Double glazing excused by work qualityListed buildings
DC Casebook: Listed Buildings - Plastic door ruled out at listed cottage
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Legal Report - Validation revisions put speedier system at risk
The increase in application fees and standard application form introduced last month have taken the spotlight off an amendment to the General Development Procedure Order (GDPO) 1995 that is likely to be of greater concern for developers.
Latest News
- North Northants growth plans approved
- PINS slashes inquiry waiting times
- RTPI cautious of Queen's Speech measures
- South East slams government housing strategy
- Bristol airport fails in development bid
- Welsh Assembly launches design consultation
- DEFRA releases UK noise maps
- Cambridge to get major housing development
- Manchester tram extension gets green light
- Region seeks funds to deliver strategy




