Proven Results

Planning Objection Case Studies

Real outcomes across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland — refused applications, withdrawn schemes, and significant design amendments achieved through expert planning representation.

Showing 29 case studies · Outcomes: Refused, Withdrawn, Amended

Refused

Refused
HMO · Bury, Greater Manchester

10-Bed HMO Refused — Character, Parking and Amenity

Change of use from dwelling and swim school to 10-bedroom HMO with loft conversion. We raised concerns around residential character, Edwardian street context, drainage and parking.

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Refused
Retrospective HMO · Croydon

Retrospective HMO Refused — Croydon Council

Retrospective change of use application for an HMO. Our objection challenged both the principle of the use and the failure to comply with local HMO policy thresholds.

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Refused
HMO · Croydon

HMO Application Refused — Croydon Council

Objection to a new HMO application in Croydon. We engaged with the council's HMO concentration policy and the impact on residential amenity and parking.

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Refused
Retrospective HMO · Croydon

Retrospective HMO Refused — Loss of Family Home in Croydon

Retrospective change of use to a small HMO refused on grounds including loss of a family home, inadequate refuse and cycle storage, and harm to residential character.

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Refused
Extensions · London Borough of Bromley

Single-Storey Front, Side and Rear Extensions Refused

Extensions to a suburban property refused on grounds of loss of light, overbearing impact, and harm to the character of the surrounding streetscene.

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Refused
Car Port · Cheshire West and Chester

Car Port and Store Refused — Design and Amenity

Objection to a large car port and ancillary store that was out of keeping with the character of the area and harmful to neighbouring amenity.

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Refused
Major Development · Cheshire East

127-Home Development Refused — Open Countryside, Audlem

Outline application for 127 dwellings refused after our objection engaged spatial strategy, neighbourhood plan policies and landscape impact in open countryside.

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Refused
New Dwelling · Test Valley

Permission in Principle for New Dwelling Refused

Permission in principle application for erection of a single dwelling refused following our objection engaging with settlement boundary and local plan policy.

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Refused
Side Extension · Barnet

Side Extension Refused — Barnet

Erection of a side extension refused following our objection, which identified conflicts with design policy and the impact on the character of the terrace.

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Refused
HMO · Barnet

Nine-Bed HMO Refused — Loss of Family Housing, Parking and Substandard Rooms

Change of use to a 9-bed HMO refused after our objection on loss of a family home, parking pressure on the surrounding streets and substandard room sizes.

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Refused
New Dwellings · Enfield

Two New Dwellings on Garden Land Refused — Enfield

Two new dwellings on a builder’s yard refused after our objection raised overlooking, overdevelopment and parking stress on surrounding residential streets.

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Refused
Roof Terrace · Enfield

Retrospective Roof Terrace Refused — Serial Resubmission in Enfield

Fourth resubmission for a roof terrace refused after our objection on privacy harm, character impact and breach of conditions on the original consent.

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Refused
Retrospective Extension · Mansfield

Retrospective Extension Refused — Bulky Dormer in Warsop

Retrospective rear extension with balcony, porch and dormer refused after our objection on character harm and overbearing impact. Appeal subsequently dismissed.

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Refused
Extensions · Sefton

Two-Storey Extensions Refused — Overbearing Impact in Crosby

Single and two-storey side and rear extensions with garage demolition refused after our objection on overbearing impact, overshadowing and overlooking.

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Refused
Side Extension · York

Two-Storey Side Extension Refused — Overdevelopment in York

Two-storey side extension to an HMO refused after our objection on overdevelopment, tunnel effect and loss of parking on a constrained street.

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Refused
Apartments · York

Nine-Flat Apartment Scheme Refused — Overdevelopment in York

Two apartment buildings comprising 9 flats refused following demolition of a bungalow. Our objection raised overdevelopment, amenity harm and biodiversity loss.

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Withdrawn

Withdrawn
Two-Storey Extension · West Berkshire

Two-Storey Extension Withdrawn After Objection

The applicant withdrew the scheme following submission of our objection, which demonstrated clear conflicts with residential amenity and design policy.

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Withdrawn
Extension & Alterations · Cornwall

Roof Extension and Balcony Withdrawn — Cornwall

Extension, raising of the roof level, formation of a balcony and terrace. Applicant withdrew the scheme following our objection on amenity and design grounds.

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Withdrawn
Double Garage · Guildford

Double Garage Withdrawn — Guildford Borough Council

Application for a double garage withdrawn after our objection raised concerns about visual impact, character of the area, and proximity to the boundary.

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Withdrawn
New Dwelling · Central Bedfordshire

New Dwelling Withdrawn — Central Bedfordshire

Erection of a new dwelling withdrawn following our objection engaging with settlement policy, design, and the impact on neighbouring amenity.

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Withdrawn
HMO · Bristol

HMO with Alterations Withdrawn — Bristol Council

Applicant withdrew this HMO application with proposed alterations following our objection, which challenged the principle and the design changes proposed.

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Withdrawn
Garage · Leeds

Double Garage to the Front Withdrawn — Leeds

Application for a large double garage to the front of a property withdrawn after our objection identified harm to the streetscene and character of the area.

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Withdrawn
Garage Extension · Bassetlaw

Extensions to Garage Withdrawn — Bassetlaw District Council

Extensions to an existing garage withdrawn by the applicant following our objection raising concerns about scale, design and impact on neighbouring amenity.

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Withdrawn
Extensions · Bradford

Multi-Level Extensions Withdrawn — Overshadowing in Keighley

Side and rear extensions with internal remodelling withdrawn after our objection on overshadowing, overdevelopment and loss of privacy to neighbouring properties.

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Withdrawn
Extension & Subdivision · Windsor

Two-Storey Extension and Subdivision Withdrawn — Windsor

Two-storey rear extension and subdivision into two dwellings withdrawn after our objection on loss of light, privacy and loss of a family home.

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Amended

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