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PLANNING
ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN
PLANNING Consultancy for A SMOOTHER route to PLANNING PERMISSION
Planning consultancy is provided entirely in-house allowing the design and planning strategy to be integrated from day one. Zara Moon is your RIBA Chartered Architect and Planning Consultant combining the architectural design with planning strategy to create the best chance of success for achieving your dream scheme.
THE outcome
A fully managed planning process from start to finish entirely in-house. Depending on the complexity of the site, this can include various applications and strategies to achieve your dream home. With a 96% planning success rate, we understand the importance of ensuring your design is in-line with your planning strategy, what you need to do and in which order.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"The proposed additions/extensions, whilst giving the property a more modern feel with the glazing and timber cladding, are not so dominant that they would detract from the character and appearance of the existing house and surroundings. The proposal complies with the development plan and would improve the economic, social and environmental conditions of the area. It therefore comprises sustainable development."
Planning Officer - Two Brooks Lane
Bury Council
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Notwithstanding that the site is within the Countryside, the proposed development will be immediately adjacent to the Urban Boundary and make a small, but useful, contribution towards meeting the housing needs of the Borough in a sustainable location. Subject to the conditions, the proposal will not detract to an unacceptable extent from the Goods haw Fold Conservation Area, visual and neighbour amenity or highway safety."
Planning Officer - Goodshaw Fold
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"It is considered that the principle of development is acceptable, and the proposal will not harm the purposes or openness of the Green Belt, the character and appearance of the area, nor will it detrimentally impact the amenity of neighbours or the highway network. The development is in accordance with the relevant policies of Bolton's Core Strategy, the guidance contained within SPD General Design Principles and the NPPF."
Rossendale Borough Council
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"In considering the proposal, a wide range of material considerations have been taken into account to inform a balanced recommendation that is considered to demonstrate compliance with the aims and objectives of the Local Development Plan and the NPPF.”
Planning Officer - The Woodland House
Burnley Borough Council
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"The site is within a remote area of open countryside, though outside the AONB. On plan the replacement Higher Newfield Edge appears large, but a proportion of the ground floor will be subterranean with a grass roof, and whilst modern the frontage will be fairly modest in its design and respect the vernacular. It is considered that overall, the impact will not be significant or harmful. Following discussions with the architect, visualisations were provided which demonstrate the impact and it is considered that it will not have a detrimental impact on the landscape and the replacement dwelling will incorporate various eco-friendly design features."
Planning Officer - Higher Newfield Edge
Ribble Valley Council
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"I am satisfied that the proposal scheme represents acceptable development that is neither harmful to the character of the host property, the amenity of neighbouring residents or the character of the surrounding street scene and therefore complies with the local plan policies.”
Planning Officer - Valley Road
North East Derbyshire Council
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"The proposed development would accord with Local Planning Policy and would be compliant with the guidance set out in the Framework. The development therefore complies with the development plan. There is a positive presumption in favour of approving the development and there are no material reasons to object to the application.”
Planning Officer - Gisburn Road
Pendle Council
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Contemporary high quality and sustainable design is commended, and I acknowledge that your practice is well regarded in delivering on this.”
Planning Officer - Howorth House
Burnley Council
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"An application that meets all of our policies as the planning officer states, has got a design which is well thought through, no issues whatsoever - I think the design is fantastic for that area and we have to look at more modern and contemporary properties - not everybody wants a nice red brick house with some render and some dormers on the roof.”
Planning Committee Councillor - The Croft
Chorley Council
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“Both the house and barn are considered a non-designated heritage asset by virtue of 2 buildings on the same footprint showing on 1894 historic maps, with the original pedestrian route from Cromwell bridge appearing to pass across the front of the house. On balance the internal and external alterations and extensions to the house and barn represent good design which complements the existing house and is visually acceptable.”
Planning Officer - Springwood
Ribble Valley Council
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“The buildings (farmhouse & barn), by virtue of their nature and date, are considered to be of sufficient historic interest to be categorised as non-designated heritage assets, Overall in relation to the barn, the original character of the building would remain and the building could still be read as an agricultural building which has been converted into a domestic premises. Overall, the proposed development in relation to the barn and farmhouse are a sympathetic conversion which is acceptable in relation to Policy ENV2.”
Planning Officer - Spout House Farm
Pendle Council
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“The new building is of high quality design and would be constructed with traditional and natural materials, which take reference from other local buildings. It is also noted that soft landscaping would provide screening. The proposals were revised at pre-application stage to reduce the overall scale of the new dwelling and to alter its external appearance to appear less grand and dominant. On balance, it is considered that the impact on the character and appearance of the wider area would be acceptable. The Planning Statement makes reference to the exceptional design quality. It is recognised that the design is bespoke and has carefully considered the site constraints. This weighs in favour of the development.”
Planning Officer - Shakelady Hey
West Lancs Council
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“The rear extension is contemporary in design and features large elements of glazing as well as timer cladding. Whilst typically a modern extension of this nature would not be supported in a conservation area, it is completely screened by the existing boundary treatment within the extensive curtilage of the application dwelling.
The choice of materials, paired with the considered minimal design of this front elevation, will allow for sufficient integration of the development into the street scene.
In conclusion, only a small portion of the proposed extension will be visible from Pendleton Road itself and by virtue of the considered design this element will read as a subservient boundary wall rather than an extension resulting in no significant harm to the character of the conservation area.”
Planning Officer - River Cottage
Ribble Valley Council
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“It's nice when a planning application comes before us when it's the right house for the plot, and it's down to the architect's skills. The design feels right, successfully bridging the gap with an interesting design, peeping pleasantly. An aspirational house for Barrowford!”
Planning Committee Councillor - Pasturegate House
Pendle Council
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"The design is an acceptable one and the use of matching materials would ensure that the extensions blend in with the original dwelling house. Whilst the proposed extensions are large they will replace other similar sized extensions with the exception of the rear two storey projection and rear terrace which will provide level access to the lower level garden space and would not be overly prominent or excessive given the extent of the original property."
Planning Officer - White Hill
Ribble Valley Council
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"It has been very refreshing to deal with something with stellar architectural merit, so kudos there!”
Planning Officer - Hyll House
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Overall, the proposal would conserve the landscape and scenic beauty of the area. It would not conflict with the relevant development plan and national policies."
Planning Officer - Blacko Bar Road
Pendle Counci
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"The proposal incorporates an attractive design which has commendable architectural merit and is befitting of a rural setting with its effective us of materials and form. The style and use of the surrounding topography ensures that it is a subtle addition to the landscape. Officers have given great weight to the quality and innovation which can raise the bar for design in the area."
Planning Officer - Hyll House
Hyndburn Council
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