Success at Merton Council 'Planning Applications Committee' Last Night Drawing and planning recently had an application accepted at the Planning Applications Comittee for the change of use of vacant office space to a new Studio School for 14-19 year olds from the local Mitcham, Morden and Merton areas.     The proposal is for a D1, government sponsored school that would take a more 'hands on', employment orientated approach to education, emphasising work placements and real work experience.     The case was made that despit objections refering to the loss of office space, traffic issues and neighbourhood amenity concerns, the proposal is an effective use of a vacant site in keeping with council policies, providing a valuable service for the local community and wider areas.     The Application was subsequently accepted with conditions for an additional Transport Plan and further security provisions.    

  Drawing and Planning  Everything you need for a planning application under one roof Claire Adler   A successful planning application usually involves engaging the services of an architect, structural engineer and planner, who typically charge hefty hourly rates. Drawing and Planning are the only UK planning consultancy to unite all three services under one roof while maintaining a fixed price policy, and thereby guaranteeing a competitive rate for a comprehensive planning service.   Since opening 2 years ago, Drawing and Planning has defied the recession, and is now planning its own expansion across the UK. To date the company has seen over 200 planning approvals, with the figure set to treble in 2012. With a superb success rate, Drawing and Planning is fast becoming the go-to agency for established businesses and high net worth individuals seeking an efficient, personal and effective planning service. Current clients include a host of residential and commercial property developers, the Metropolitan Police, restaurateurs and foreign property investors from as far afield as Australia, Brazil, Singapore and the UAE.   “I’m a property developer at heart, and that informs all my thinking,” says property maverick and Drawing and Planning founder Jeremy Stein. As a fresh graduate in 2004, Stein turned down a £40,000 job as a management consultant, choosing instead to earn £200 a week to work on refurbishment projects for a building contractor, while starting to develop his now burgeoning personal property portfolio. “Drawing and Planning integrates the services of architects, structural engineers and planners. We charge a fraction of the price of mainstream architecture practices. Our strong track record of success means our competitors hate us.”   The Drawing and Planning team includes architects from global architecture firm Broadway Malyan and former council planning officers of several London boroughs. Successful completed projects range from hotel sites, recycling plants, gyms, Grade II listed buildings, expanding and modernising churches and leisure centres, converting storage into a go-carting race track and pro bono charity work.   Recently a client set up a car wash facility only to learn it was an illegal development. A retrospective application saw Drawing and Planning face three angry councillors and a mayor at a committee meeting and, amazingly, win. In order to keep the peace, the client didn’t attend the meeting.   “We’re not afraid of a fight. As experienced property developers, we advise clients how to maximise their assets and transform their vision into a win-win situation,” says Stein.   For interviews and press queries, please contact Jeremy Stein – jeremy@drawingandplanning.com - 07813 717 910

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Commercial Time is Money submit your application ASAP. Why stand around waiting for your costs to stack up.    Residential Now is a good time to start on your application, if you are thinking about submitting in order to carry out your build in  the Summer 2012.   Here at Drawing and Planning we always suggest not starting a loft conversion in the winter as it is unpredictable how long your builders will be off the job due to bad weather. "Concrete does not cure correctly in the freezing cold weather". Pre- summer is the best time to start building.  

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Drawing and Planning have successfully secured planning permission for the improvements to a semi-detached family to include a single storey rear extension and a roof extension including a rear dormer window with Juliet Balcony to facilitate a loft conversion.   Click Here to See Our Full Range of Planning Services  in Barnet Council                   Need Planning Permission? Call us today on 0208 202 3665 to talk to one of expert consultant and learn how we can help you get Planning Permission.  

Drawing and Planning have successfully secured planning permission for a hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer to facilitate a loft conversion in Barnet council. The Semi-detached property now benefits from increased living space while still maintaining its character on this popular tree-lined street.

Planners are set to come forward with plans to aid with regeneration required in response to four-nights of rioting throughout the UK. Stating that renewal efforts should be an opportunity for the communities that have suffered recently, Regeneration chief executive Jackie Sadek said "it’s not just about the built environment, it’s about the people in the communities, they are at the heart of regeneration".   She urged policy makers to avoid knee-jerk reactions, and instead to encourage private investors to engage with local people.

The Northern Irish Department of the Environment is currently responsible for environmental regulation and protection. Plans for an independent body were initially put forward three years ago, and have recently been readdressed by environment minister Alex Attwood; calling on key interest groups to volunteer their opinions on the issue.

Planning Minister Greg Clark has proposed that planning permission applications shouldn't take any longer than 12 months to be determined, including appeals. Using quarterly reports, councils performances will be monitored to ensure that they meet the new guarantee. "The planning guarantee will help remove the uncertainty from the system for communities and ensure that every application, big or small, is dealt with quickly and fairly."

West Somerset District Council has approved site preparation work for the companies existing Hinckley Nuclear Site. If a license for the new station is accepted, it would be the first newly constructed British nuclear power station in 20 years. In related news, EDF have also been given consent to begin construction of a spent fuel storage facility in Suffolk, with the provision of funds for a local Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Interested parties have been requested to come forward with plans. The main site proposed by the Olympic Park Legacy Company proposes should be a public with a visitor centre, outdoor events, water features and play facilities. A second public space containing a visitor centre and a new playground is also recommended.