BCP Council (Poole): Matt is delighted to have recently secured planning consent for what is often referred to as a Section 73 or Material Minor Amendment consent for a redesigned 7000 sq ft super home in Branksome Park. A Section 73 takes the form of a variation of condition application enabling a complete re-design of an already approved replacement dwelling.
This revised scheme which was beautifully designed by Marlow Architects. It changed the dwelling’s position, footprint, internal layout, external materials and window arrangement, basically it was a completely different house,while retaining the principle of a substantial new contemporary home on the site. Set within the prestigious Branksome Park Conservation Area, the approved design delivers a striking one-off home of real presence and quality. The officer’s report confirms that the revised proposal will continue to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What makes this home particularly special is the sheer ambition of the redesign.The new house has been designed for both everyday indulgence and grand-scale entertaining. The finished home has been conceived with an extraordinary suite of leisure and wellness spaces, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, sauna, games room and cinema room, creating the feel of a boutique hotel rather than a single private dwelling. The ground floor plan also includes expansive entertaining and family spaces, from the kitchen, dining area and living area with fire to a snug, office, changing and shower facilities, and generous outdoor dining space.
For Pure Town Planning, this project reflects exactly the kind of work we relish: unlocking ambitious, design-led homes through intelligent planning strategy. The principle of redevelopment had already been established, but this latest consent creates a fully reimagined super home that pairs bold contemporary architecture with a level of luxury more often associated with a private wellness retreat than a single dwelling!
If you wish to enquire about maximising the potential of your property by way of a remodelled or a replacement dwelling to create your dream home, please call Pure Town Planning on 01202 585524, or email us at info@puretownplanning.co.uk to see if we can help.