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Berkeley House Planning Appeal
After a thorough seven-day appeal process, Berkeley Homes has successfully obtained planning permission for the redevelopment project at Berkeley House in Sevenoaks.
The planning appeal involves the demolition of Berkeley Groups former offices and the construction of a contemporary four storey residential complex providing 69 apartments.
In a significant development, the Planning Inspector ruled in favour of Berkeley Homes and also awarded a portion of the costs incurred by the company. This decision was influenced by Sevenoaks District Council’s actions, which were deemed unreasonable. The council attempted to expand the scope of the issues beyond the original grounds for refusal. Notably, the Inspector observed that the council introduced a secondary reason for refusal during the planning appeal process concerning the impact on trees due to the development. This point had not been raised in the planning committee report or the minutes of the committee meeting.
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Daylight & Sunlight – Berkeley Homes Planning Appeal
Our team played a crucial role throughout the planning appeal process by offering comprehensive guidance on Daylight & Sunlight aspects, which greatly supported the planning application. We effectively addressed last-minute objections raised by local residents in relation to existing trees on the site and ensuring adequate levels of daylight and sunlight could be demonstrated within the proposed accommodation.
Berkeley Homes’ success in obtaining planning permission underscores our commitment to delivering well-designed and community-friendly projects while navigating complex daylight & sunlight issues. We look forward to contributing positively to the transformation of Berkeley House and creating a vibrant residential space for the Sevenoaks community
Services
The team at Anstey Horne, led by Associate Director William Whitehouse, advised Berkeley on all aspects of daylight & sunlight associated with the planning application and subsequent appeal.
Client : Berkeley Homes
Architect : JTP Architects
Planning : Boyer Planning
Services : Daylight & Sunlight
Sector : Mixed Use
Also see our recent post on the new BRE guidelines for Daylight & Sunlight.
Daylight & Sunlight Services
Detailed Daylight & Sunlight Assessments
Masterplanning & Site Optimisation
Maximum Development Envelopes & Optimisation
Façade Analysis & Optimisation
Internal Daylight & Sunlight Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Transient Overshadowing
Hours in Sun for Amenity Space
Climate Based Assessment
Tree Impact Assessments
Radiance Studies
Light Pollution
Expert Witness
Technical adviser to Local Planning Authorities
For advice on Daylight & Sunlight direct from one of our surveyors, please call our Daylight & Sunlight Enquiry Line on 020 4534 3138.
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Link: Contact Us
Team members shown:
- William Whitehouse
- Matthew Grant