Was there anything at all in the appeal decision that might help you next time? (Although I think the overall picture is pretty clear!) Anything that countered the council's points? 

 

I'd lose the garage, so you can make the house itself a bit wider but with the front door side subservient to the double height bay.

 

You could go into the pre app with two versions having the same footprint, one modern the other traditional. Then point out how much you've listened and reduced the bulk and give the planners a decision to make about the design

 

 

 

 

Unfortunately I followed the advice. I told my so called expert planner that I should probably reduce and he told me in his expert opinion that the design was fine and to resubmit (this is the ex head of planning for a different council).

 

anyhow that turned out to be hogwash, as I suspected so now I’m doing my own thing and reducing the footprint. 

I’ll see what the preapp comes back with. That seems to take just as long as a full application.  
 

the wheels of local government move very slowly……..

thanks again for the continued feedback. Much appreciated.

Edited July 11Jul 11 by Bluebaron

I am quite happy to do a design for you…..please let me know if I can help…..

1 hour ago, ETC said:

I am quite happy to do a design for you…..please let me know if I can help…..

@Bluebaron, accept this kind offer perhaps, from someone experienced and very knowledgable.

 

There are professionals on here who support other members ‘behind the scenes’, a trusted few that put others before themselves (probably too often  ).

 

Reach out!

On 12/07/2026 at 10:06, ETC said:

I am quite happy to do a design for you…..please let me know if I can help…..

 

Thanks sent you a PM.