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Simply Planning Limited are pleased to announce that we have recently secured planning permission for a new 5-bedroom, 4-storey family home in Peckham, South London. This project presented a complex application process, being located on a highly constrained site to the rear of Rye Lane.

The existing warehouse fell partly within a conservation area and had an extensive history of educational and community uses, including  recent use as a place of worship. This meant that alongside design and affordable housing, a justification for the loss of the existing community space was a key issue which required a strategic approach.

Despite Southwark’s adopted policy, our expert planning team was able to argue against the need for an affordable housing contribution or a Late Stage Review. By overcoming these constraints and together with objections from neighbouring residents, a decision was approved on a delegated basis.

With planning permission now secured, construction of this high-quality family home is set to begin later this year. Simply Planning, specialises in navigating complex planning applications, and delivering successful results for our clients.

Simply Planning has hit the ground running in 2025, with three notable planning consents. This strong start reflects our commitment to providing expert planning consultancy services and delivering results for our clients.

Residential Development in Inner London

Our first success of the year gained permission for 12 residential dwellings near Canary Wharf. While we can’t share specific details due to commercial sensitivities, we can say 100% private housing scheme was achieved without providing onside affordable housing. This success highlights our expertise in partnering with developers to secure planning consents for residential projects of all sizes.

A Bespoke Domestic Extension in Surrey

Our second approval of the year, achieved full planning permission for a carefully designed domestic extension to a bespoke property in the Surrey countryside. Through a robust submission, we addressed the council’s concerns upfront, ensuring a smooth and swift approval process.

Conversion to an HMO

Finally a small but no less important application, gained full planning permission for the change of use of a single dwelling to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). With extensive experience in navigating the complexities of HMO applications, we proactively identified potential challenges early in the process, resolving them before they could delay the determination.

Looking Ahead to a Successful 2025

We’re excited to build on this strong start and continue helping our clients achieve their goals throughout 2025. Whether you’re planning a residential development, commercial project, or property conversion, Simply Planning is here to guide you through the process with efficiency and expertise.

We’re delighted to announce receipt of planning permission for a ground mounted solar PV array at Whitehall Farm, Llanharry Road, Llanharan. The development will provide a valuable contribution of renewable energy to help reduce our reliance on carbon-based fuels and support growing energy needs across the country.

Many thanks to everyone involved in preparation for the application!

BEA Landscape Design Ltd – https://www.bealandscape.co.uk/
Apex Transport Planning – https://www.apextp.co.uk/
Khepri Wildlife Services and Consulting Ltd
Rhondda Geotechnical Services – https://www.rgeoservices.co.uk/

Simply Planning Limited are delighted to have secured full planning permission for the subdivision and refurbishment of a vacant industrial warehouse, to create a flexible employment unit and a new builder’s merchants.  The client was pleased to have the application determined within the statutory determination period, enabling them to progress to the next phase of works.

The reuse of buildings reduces embodied carbon and the landscape proposals deliver significant biodiversity net gain, ensuring a high degree of sustainability will be achieved.

More importantly, the proposals optimise the potential of an underutilised site and inject significant investment into the local area, providing high-quality industrial floorspace and new employment opportunities for Wolverhampton.

Thank you to consultant team who’s details are listed below:

• Architect – Hulme Upright Limited –  https://www.hulmeupright.co.uk/
• Landscape Consultants – The Landscape Agency Limited – https://www.landscapeagency.co.uk/
• Transport consultancy – Travel & Transport Planning Consulting Limited (TTP Consulting) – https://www.ttp-consulting.co.uk/
• Air Quality and Noise – Air & Acoustic Consultants Limited (AAC) – https://www.airandacoustics.co.uk/
• Drainage Consultants – Bright Young Consulting Limited – https://www.brightyoung.co.uk/
• Contamination – PPCP Limited (Patrick Parsons) – https://www.patrickparsons.co.uk/
• Arboriculture and Ecology Consultants – Arbtech Consulting Ltd – https://arbtech.co.uk/
• Contractor – Magna Projects Ltd – https://www.magnaprojectsltd.com/