Mr A in Bristol approached us after his retrospective planning application for a rear conservatory was refused. He was facing an enforcement notice and the potential loss of over £20,000. Understandably, he was desperate to keep the conservatory.

After thoroughly reviewing the case, we demonstrated to the Planning Inspectorate that the conservatory did not pose any significant issues in planning terms and should be retained. The appeal was successful, meaning Mr A could keep his conservatory, and his home was safe from the financial loss of demolition.

Facing a similar situation? Contact us today for expert help with your householder appeal.

Mrs M from North Yorkshire had her application for a new build holiday chalet refused on sustainability and policy grounds. She was keen to appeal but unsure if her project had any chance of success.

We reviewed her application and successfully argued that the council’s refusal was based on a misapplication of policy. We demonstrated that the rural location was appropriate for her holiday chalet and addressed the Planning Inspectorate's concerns regarding sustainability. The appeal was approved, and Mrs M’s development is moving forward.

Are you facing a planning refusal for your development? Contact us to discuss your options.

Mr C from Devon faced a refusal for his Class Q barn conversion project. The council argued that the conversion was not suitable under Class Q permitted development rights, but Mr C believed the project met all necessary criteria.

We carefully reviewed the planning refusal and prepared a strong appeal, supported by relevant case law and Class Q development precedents. The appeal was successful, allowing Mr C to proceed with his barn conversion and modernise his farm operations.

If your Class Q application has been refused, contact us today to discuss how we can help.

Ms R approached us after her proposal for alterations to her Grade II listed property in Manchester was refused. The council was concerned about the potential impact of the changes on the historic character of the building, and Ms R was frustrated as she had already invested in the project.

We undertook a detailed review of the listed building application, showing that the alterations were sympathetic to the building’s heritage. We referenced key listed building case law and successfully demonstrated to the Planning Inspectorate that the proposal would preserve the building’s historical integrity. The appeal was approved, allowing Ms R to proceed with her plans.

Have your plans for a listed building been refused? Contact us today to see how we can help.

Mr L had been running a small farm shop from an outbuilding in the Lake District National Park for several years. When he applied for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the change of use, it was refused by the council, citing conflicts with national park policy.

We reviewed the case and demonstrated that the change of use was lawful due to the long-standing use of the outbuilding as a shop, supported by case law and statutory declarations. The Planning Inspectorate upheld the appeal, recognising the farm shop's continued operation.

Need help with a Certificate of Lawfulness appeal? Contact us today for expert advice.

Mr B in Kent was served with an enforcement notice for an alleged unauthorised use of his property for holiday rentals. The council claimed that planning permission was required, but Mr B had been renting the property for several years without issue.

We examined his case and argued, using planning law precedents, that the enforcement notice was unjustified. The appeal was upheld, saving Mr B from the costs and disruption of changing his business operations.

Need help with an enforcement appeal? Contact us today for expert guidance.