Congratulations to our planning consultant Chris Miell who has recently been elected to full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as a Chartered Town Planner. The Royal Town Planning Institute is the UK’s industry body representing planning and planners. Membership of the RTPI, and the associated post nominal initials MRTPI, is considered to […]
Approved: 5 unit conversion in Portchester Road, Bournemouth
Bournemouth Borough Council: Pure Town Planning have recently secured planning permission for alterations, extensions and conversion of an existing dwelling to form 5 flats in Portchester Road, Bournemouth. The approved scheme involves the redevelopment of this site within the Portchester Road Conservation Area. The approval will undoubtedly breathe new life into […]
National 10-unit affordable threshold struck down by court ruling
England: In a surprise High Court ruling issued on Friday (31 July) the Government’s policy for a national affordable housing threshold (of 10-units or 1000 sqm), which was introduced back in November, has been quashed. The policy no longer applies effective immediately. In the same decision the vacant building credit is […]
Won at appeal: Plot split and erection of detached dwelling in Moordown, Bournemouth
Bournemouth Borough Council: Pure Town Planning are celebrating another successful appeal win for a new residential plot split in the Moordown area of Bournemouth. The application site forms the rear garden of a detached dwelling with dual frontages on both Nursery Road and Forest View Road. A previous application to […]
Approved: plot split and erection of a three bedroom dwelling in Northbourne, Bournemouth
Bournemouth Borough Council: Pure Town Planning are pleased to announce that we have just secured planning permission to split an existing large plot at Saxonhurst Road, Northbourne. The consent is to form a new plot for a modest, detached three bedroom dwelling with associated access and off-street parking. The applicant […]
Approved: retrospective conversion of one flat into two in Bournemouth
Bournemouth Borough Council: Pure Town Planning have recently secured planning permission to regularise two flats in the West Cliff area of Bournemouth which had been unauthorised for the previous six years. These two flats form a part of a block of nine flats formed by the extension and conversion of a Victorian […]
Approved: additional storey and conversion of office building to 10 apartments in Bournemouth
Bournemouth Borough Council: Pure Town Planning are delighted to announce that in conjunction with Elcock Associates, we have recently secured a valuable planning permission for the alteration, 3rd floor extension and conversion to 10 residential flats in Lorne Park Road in Horseshoe Common, central Bournemouth. The approved scheme will transform […]
What? Planning reforms but no Pure Town Planning briefing note?
England: There have been a lot of headlines about reform to the planning system since the Budget last week and already clients have been asking when the Pure Town Planning briefing note will be available. I’m sorry to disappoint but there won’t be one this time. After plenty of speculation, the measures […]
Approved: Two storey extensions and house remodel in Earley, Reading
Wokingham Borough Council: Adding to the growing list of planning approvals obtained further afield, Pure Town Planning have recently secured planning permission for remodel and substantial single and two storey extensions to a family dwelling in the town of Earley, Reading. The proposal converted the ageing detached home into a more modern 4-bedroom […]
Pure Town Planning supports Cancer Research UK sponsoring Race for Life
At Pure Town Planning our ethos and values are about more than just business and we are always keen to give back to the local community we work in by supporting local causes and charities with donations and professional advice. Chris‘s partner Adele recently participated in the Bristol Race for […]