Planning applications

PlanningSphere submitted a reserved matters application in August 2024 for a scheme of 96 apartments arranged over two blocks on a redundant car park site in Bath.

A resolution to grant planning permission was secured by PlanningSphere in June 2024 for the redevelopment Beazer House site on Lower Bristol Road in Bath.

In July 2024, PlanningSphere secured a reserved matters approval for an innovative scheme of custom-homes arranged around a communal courtyard.

PlanningSphere secured permanent planning permission in April 2023 for the world-renowned Glastonbury Festival.

Acting for B&NES Council’s regeneration team, PlanningSphere submitted an outline application in May 2023 on part of the second phase of Bath Western Riverside.

PlanningSphere, working with Evo Energy, secured planning permission in March 2023 for a ground-mounted solar scheme to assist in powering an existing factory in Norfolk.

PlanningSphere assisted the client in assembling a project team, and secured planning permission for a new contemporary dwelling in Bitton.

A scheme of redevelopment comprise a new garage and 27 dwellings was formally submitted to Mendip District Council in December 2021.

Further to securing an outline planning permission for a scheme of 35 dwellings in 2022, PlanningSphere secured a detailed scheme of 31 dwellings as a reserved matters permission that was granted in January 2024.

Following promotion and allocation in a neighbourhood plan, PlanningSphere submitted a planning application for a scheme comprising 31 dwellings and a new GP surgery.

PlanningSphere secured planning permission in 2020 for a scheme of 9 low-carbon residential units on behalf of Aequus Construction on surplus land owned by B&NES Council.

PlanningSphere secured a resolution in 2021 to grant planning permission on behalf of Aequus Construction for a scheme 30 residential units.

PlanningSphere secured planning permission for a mixed-use redevelopment scheme on behalf of Watkin Ventures and Longacre.

PlanningSphere were appointed by B&NES Council’s Project Delivery Team to advise on the formulation of a new consolidated waste depot site designed to modernise the Council’s waste function.

PlanningSphere secured planning permission in 2020 for a scheme of four new contemporary dwellings, replacing an existing bungalow.

PlanningSphere secured reserved matters planning permission for a scheme of 67 dwellings designed by award-winning architects, AHMM.

PlanningSphere were appointed by the Iford Manor Estate in 2017. Permission was secured in 2018 for a new visitor centre, café and entrance.

PlanningSphere were appointed by the owners to seek outline planning permission and listed building consent for a site in John Street, Bath.

PlanningSphere were appointed by the Watkin Jones Group to progress a redevelopment scheme of 42 flats and a café on the north bank of the River Avon.

Planning permission was granted in December 20202 for a scheme of 176 dwellings comprising flats and duplex units.

PlanningSphere were appointed in 2016, submitting an outline planning application for 65 dwellings, a convenience store and community hub. Reserved matters approval was granted in 2020.

PlanningSphere were appointed in 2018 by the new owners of the renowned Mineral Hospital site in the Bath city centre, The Fragrance Group. Planning permission and listed building consent were granted in November 2021.

In 2019, PlanningSphere secured planning permission for the conversion of redundant stables in a sensitive AONB and Green Belt location to a holiday let.

PlanningSphere have been advising the Elmhurst Foundation, the new owners of Combe Grove Manor Hotel, to formulate a five-year vision for the estate.

PlanningSphere have assisted in discharging conditions relating to the refurbishment of a grade II* listed outbuilding at the grade I listed Midford Castle.

PlanningSphere secured permission to replace an existing 1960s chalet bungalow with a new home in 2018. Work is expected to commence on site in 2021.

PlanningSphere secured permission to convert redundant chicken broiler houses to two residential units in 2018, and subsequently secured permission for a revised scheme and discharged the conditions.

PlanningSphere were appointed to promote agricultural land on the south-western edge of Trowbridge. An outline planning appliction was unanimously approved by Wiltshire Council’s Strategic Planning Committee in January 2022.

PlanningSphere have submitted a planning application for a contemporary replacement dwelling within a sensitive walled garden setting in East Knoyle.

PlanningSphere secured planning permission for a purpose built new factory and office of contemporary design for Watson Gym in 2017.

Since PlanningSphere secured planning permission in 2018, we have discharged the planning conditions and work commenced in spring 2020.

PlanningSphere secured reserved matters planning approvals for Phases 3 and 4 comprising over 350 dwellings.

PlanningSphere secured planning permission for 140 purpose-built student bedrooms and a new cricket school on the Bath Cricket Club site for Gilltown.

PlanningSphere secured outline planning permission for a scheme of 31 dwellings at Peacock Grove, Corsham in May 2017. The decision was secured following submission of a planning appeal.

PlanningSphere have prepared planning applications for Stobart Biomass on three waste wood processing sites that are located in Rotherham, Tilbury, and Middlesbrough. The sites will create pelleted feedstock for use in biomass power stations.

PlanningSphere secured planning permission for 80 dwellings on the site of the former West Wiltshire District Council offices in Trowbridge

PlanningSphere secured planning permission for a mixed-use scheme of 44 residential units and the conversion of curtilage listed buildings on the site of the former Holt Tannery in Wiltshire.

PlanningSphere secured planning permission and listed building consent for a mixed-use scheme of retail and residential conversion, which also includes an innovative new contemporary mansard ‘cut-away’ rooftop apartment.

PlanningSphere secured planning permission in June 2017 for five flats in Lower Bristol Road. The scheme was completed in 2019 and is a positive addition to the street scene.

PlanningSphere secured planning permission in 2017 for 96 units of student accommodation and 14 key-worker apartments. The scheme was completed in 2019 and is now fully occupied.

PlanningSphere have drawn up a proposal seeking the conversion, refurbishment and repair of 50 redundant units of sheltered accommodation.

PlanningSphere coordinated and submitted a planning application for 30 apartments and works to the town park. The residential scheme was completed in 2019 and associate works in 2020.

PlanningSphere secured planning permission in 2018 for the new 14.5 ha Hawke Ridge Business Park near Westbury, on behalf of HPH Commercial Property.

PlanningSphere secured outline permission for the vacant Westbury Hospital Site in 2017.

PlanningSphere were appointed by the site owners, Innox Mills Ltd, in 2016 to progress a mixed-use regeneration proposal for the former Bowyers factory site in Trowbridge.

PlanningSphere have secured planning permission for Ashford Homes for a scheme of seven apartments on a site in Claverton Down, Bath.

PlanningSphere have secured planning permission for a new manager’s house and a re-plan of the existing Lighthouse guest house near Frome.

PlanningSphere are advising the new owners of the Grade II-listed Mount Pleasant Farm Estate in Norton St Phillip.

PlanningSphere have secured planning permission for the conversion and extension the former Hayesfield School sixth-form block to a new teaching block for Norland College.

PlanningSphere secured planning permission for the conversion of a former water tower at the Rousdon Estate in Devon in 2017, and the project was completed in 2018.

PlanningSphere secured planning permission for a change of use and extension (2 new floors) to form a new bank and residential apartments. The scheme was completed in 2018 and is now fully occupied.

PlanningSphere have assisted HAB Housing to secure a development plan allocation, and planning permission at Kings Worthy in Hampshire for a scheme of 50 custom-build homes.

Planning permission was secured in 2017 for a bespoke new factory for Anthony Best Dynamics. The project was completed in 2018 and is now occupied.

PlanningSphere have secured planning permission for a new bespoke factory for owner-occupation by Watson Gym at Commerce Park, Frome.

PlanningSphere have secured at appeal a new contemporary extension for Hillview in Bath.

PlanningSphere have secured planning permission on behlaf of specialist coastal developers, Acorn Blue, for a scheme of 14 contemporary homes in Westward Ho!

PlanningSphere are advising the owners of Hassocks Golf Club on a residential-led scheme that will enable the existing course to be re-modelled through the release of land for new housing and public open space.

Bohunt Park has been promoted as an urban extension to Liphook in Hampshire since 2005. PlanningSphere are continuing to promote the site through the development plan making process.

With the help of planning advice from PlanningSphere, specialist solar farm developers, AEE Renewables, secured planning permission in October 2014 for a 6.5 MW (8.05 MWp) solar array adjacent to the M5 motorway.

PlanningSphere are advising specialist coastal developers, Acorn Blue, on a residential-led redevelopment of the vacant former Lee Bay Hotel site in North Devon.

PlanningSphere are advising NHS Property Services on the disposal of the vacant former Westbury Hospital Site.

PlanningSphere were appointed in 2014 to provide planning advice to the owners of the Grade II* listed Chew Magna Manor. The full repairs and refurbishment of the Manor and grounds is now substantially complete.

PlanningSphere have been advising specialist nursing-home developers, Northcote Ryder, on a project to redevelop the site of the former Beckford Centre in Warminster.

PlanningSphere advised Longacre Bath on a proposal to redevelop the Grade I-listed building at 34-36 Stall Street, Bath.

PlanningSphere are advising the new owners of 38 Milsom Street on a proposal to convert this Grade II-listed building into a new homeware retailing unit.

PlanningSphere are advising Bluebelt Hospitality on the redevelopment of Widbrook Grange Hotel in Bradford on Avon.

PlanningSphere have been advising Blast Properties on the redevelopment of the former Narracott Grand Hotel, and are submitting a new comprehensive planning application.

Undertaken in 2012, this project involved obtaining planning permission for a new office workshop/studio within the grounds of a Grade I-listed building.

PlanningSphere secured a resolution to grant planning permission at Wiltshire Council’s Strategic Planning Committee in February 2014.

In 2012, following an extensive process of engagement, planning permission was granted for a new biogas plant and associated commercial development.

Following the grant of permission for a pilot scheme in 2010, permission was granted in 2013 for an extension to the Glove Factory Studios in Holt, Wiltshire.

In 2010 planning permission was granted for a new dwelling and associated landscaping works. Completed in 2012, this is one of several innovative single dwellings we have been involved with for private clients.

Following a judicial review and a subsequent planning appeal process, the Secretary of State granted planning permission in 2017 for an innovative scheme of custom build homes.