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PCL Planning has secured planning consent for Hornington Investments to bring two under-used office spaces in Wembley in London, back into active use as 8 micro office units. Micro offices and office pods have grown in popularity since the COVID pandemic and provide the opportunity for private, quiet and dedicated workspace. 

The scheme includes self-contained workspaces that provide a comfortable and focussed environment for individuals and small groups to work in without the distractions of a more traditional office. In addition, they provide low cost workspace for start-up and incubation business.

The scheme supports active travel, providing shower facilities to support cycling to work.

Brent Council granted permission for the application on 24th April.

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We are pleased to confirm that our client has successfully secured planning permission for the siting of a new beach café in Budleigh Salterton.

The proposal follows significant damage sustained by an earlier café located a short distance from the proposal site, which was badly affected by recent winter storms. In response, our client sought to relocate the café to a new location. Pre‑application discussions with the Council, however, resulted in a negative response, with concerns raised in relation to flood risk and the sensitive nature of the site within the National Landscape and Conservation Area.

PCL Planning were instructed to progress a planning application for the café. The project involved providing strategic planning advice and addressing the issues raised at pre‑application stage, with the objective of demonstrating that the proposal would be both appropriate and acceptable within its prominent seafront setting.

Image courtesy of Mark Timms Architect

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Two planning permissions have been granted for Treveth’s scheme in Truro (one full and one in outline).

Located to the west of the city, with Truro station and bus connections within easy reach, the plans are designed to regenerate and enhance this sensitive partially disused brownfield site in a key area of the city.

The site was once largely occupied by Cornwall Council as an extended campus associated with the listed Old County Hall and is adjacent to a Conservation Area. Many of the buildings are now unoccupied although some, including a functioning Fire Station, are still in use. Mature landscaping is interwoven between the existing buildings containing high quality mature trees, to be retained and supplemented where possible.

This carefully designed development will deliver a mix of one, two, three and four bedroom high-quality sustainable homes across a mix of tenures (open market sale, shared ownership, affordable rent, and open market rent) for those who live, work in, or have family connections to the locality. Vacant Building Credit was successfully applied to the first phase.

The first phase (53 homes) is due to start next year, with occupations anticipated in 2027. Phases 2-5 comprise up to 63 further homes. The plans include an upgraded football pitch, dedicated forest learning spaces, and expanded areas for informal play and recreation.

Image courtesy of Gardner Stewart Architects

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PCL Planning are pleased to have secured planning consent for DC(Hotels) for 3 padel court complex on a prominent redundant site within Bridgwater’s town centre. The site, a former outpatients building, has been redundant for a number of years and is adjacent to one of the main routes through the town on the A38 near the Mercure Hotel. It is also adjacent to the Conservation Area and in close proximity to the Grade II Listed former Bridgwater Hospital

Padel is recognised as being one of the fastest growing sports in the world and is known for both its health and fitness benefits but also has a significant entertainment focus through events etc. The scheme is the first in Bridgwater and includes 3 courts, a clubhouse, seating areas and lighting and will provide some much needed activity and visual interest to the site that is currently dominated by a car park and derelict buildings, as well as adding to Bridgwater’s leisure offer.

The scheme was supported by Bridgwater Town Council who saw the proposal as positive in respect of recreation and community wellbeing, as well as addressing long term anti social behaviour issues on the site. Our thanks to the case officer at Somerset Council who was great to deal with and helped to get the application over the line.

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We are delighted to share that our clients, Vistry Group Cornwall South West and LiveWest, have secured Reserved Matters Approval for 245 homes in Wadebridge, an unusual site encompassing three parcels of land, straddling the A39 and two parishes.

As well as a mix of 1,2,3, and 4 bedroom homes including  affordable, and major highway infrastructure improvements, the scheme will also deliver

• 23,426 Sq.m of public open space
• 17,600 Sq.m of native woodland planting
• 3,290 Sq.m of wildlife ponds

As with all sites of this size, it faced opposition and challenges but was ultimately found to be an acceptable and efficient use of land close to this bustling market town and its thriving high street.

Image courtesy of Place By Design

Gulval, Penzance

We are delighted to see the progress made with the LiveWest scheme in Gulval, Penzance.

The site will deliver 79 affordable homes to families in local need, in response to the housing crisis in Cornwall.

Discussions started in 2016 and there were many challenges along the way, not least viability difficulties in delivering an affordable scheme whilst meeting wider policy requirements. PCL are pleased that the site is nearing occupation stage.