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Interesting, we did conduct a GCN / amphibian survey that proved there were none in the area. Just feels bizarre considering I'd been clearing brush / bramble on the site before planning. Will give the LPA a call to clarify and report back.

Hi everyone, The good news is, we've had planning granted! 🍾 There are a number of conditions that my architect has informed me are all 'pretty standard'. There are just a few things I'm not clear on given this is my first project. A number of the conditions start with a variation of the following: "No development shall take place (including demolition, ground works, vegetation clearance) until...". And then go on to request specific documents such as a Construction Ecological Management Plan (CEcMP). The plot is rather overgrown, and with spring on the way, I'd like to get in there and start removing shrubs, cutting grass, trimming trees, removing brambles etc etc. My concern is that this would most likely fall under vegetation clearance right? If so, It's a bit bizarre considering I would have done all of this before planning was approved. Any ideas?

One objection was down to the our access road being opposite their driveway... The highways response (received a few days later) has pretty much put that to bed. There are then two objections which focus on the proximity to a listed building / heritage asset. One of those responders is well versed when it comes to the planning authority (having built their own project next door a couple of years ago) and has made sure to repeatedly reference policy. The frustrating thing is, they had no objection to the first app... Which was significantly larger. Also considering this is my second app - we have already taken into account comments made by the conservation officer.

This is really interesting. I’ll keep this in mind if and when we go to appeal. Thank you!

@joe90 Interesting... I'm assuming I can't appeal a previous application if it was me who withdrew it? The current application is fine in principle in that the number of rooms / square footage is what I wanted.

Ah, apologies, yes the Purple and red dotted lines are previous applications.

Purple is the village boundary - I do own this land, however currently it's unbuild-upon-able. red dotted is the previous application, yes. Architect thought it a good idea to highlight the change in dimensions so as to 'prove' that we've taken into account previous comments.

Hasn't been knocked back... yet. About midway through the supposed 8 week determination cycle. But I anticipate an extension will be requested. I'll attach a couple of screenshots to this post. Thanks Joe, I've attached a couple of screenshots that show the design proposal / the siting concerning the listed building (Which is the large 3 pronged building in the centre of the image / the proximity of the neighbours approved building to the south. When you say it's easier going to appeal than applying for planning permission, does this mean you can skip the planning process entirely??

Thanks Joe, it’s reassuring knowing that others have been through the same hurdles! Can often feel lonely in this game. Think I’ll enjoy it here. I have a feeling that this will probably have to go to appeal. Regarding the neighbour and parish council comments - it’s strange as they’ve all picked up on issues we had with the first application, namely the proximity to a listed building. We’ve since addressed these issues with design, location and landscaping changes! Another question I have is should planning officers take into account previously approved applications as a precedent for their decision? There was a house in the other side of the listed building that got approved a few years ago and it’s significantly bigger/ less sympathetic to the building than our proposal.

Hi everyone, After withdrawing an application last year and resubmitting after discussions with the planning officer and other appropriate parties, I’ve submitted another application with significant changes that took into account all comments made on the last attempt. I’m new to this world however I’ve been disheartened by just how negative local council and neighbour comments have been. The response to this ‘significantly’ smaller development has been ‘significantly’ more harsh in comparison to my first attempt and I’m struggling to not take any of it personally. My question to you all is, how much of the public comments do planning officers really take into account when determining the outcome? Some of the comments don’t make any sense to me (as I know the area well) but I’m worried that a planning officer or consultant might not be as in tune with the local area.