The Barracks, Newnham, Hook
Paddock development | Planning permission granted for four large detached family homes
The Barracks is a disused paddock in Newnham, near Hook in Hampshire. The land had no active use, but it sat in a desirable village setting, and the opportunity was to turn it into a high-quality residential scheme that respects the rural character of its surroundings.
We assessed the site’s constraints and opportunities, and developed a scheme for four large detached family homes. The layout was designed around generous plot sizes, careful siting and a scale suited to its village edge context, with considered access and landscaping so the development sits comfortably within its setting. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for all four dwellings.
The result is a four-unit consent on land that previously had no development value, a significant uplift for the landowner on what had been redundant paddock land.
Swains Lane, Flackwell Heath
Side garden development | Planning permission granted for one new dwelling
Swains Lane is a side garden plot alongside an existing home in Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire. The land had clear potential, but it needed a design that could stand on its own without compromising the existing dwelling or the character of the street.
We assessed the site’s constraints and opportunities. We then developed a proposal for a single detached dwelling, designed to suit the scale, spacing and building line of its surroundings while keeping adequate amenity for both the new and existing homes. We managed the application through to a successful outcome, and planning permission was granted for one new unit on the land adjacent to the existing property.
The result is a consented plot created from land that was previously part of a residential garden. It adds real value for the landowner while keeping the existing home fully intact.
Bookerhill Road, High Wycombe
Side garden development | Planning permission granted for one new dwelling
Bookerhill Road is a side garden plot alongside an existing home in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The landowner had surplus land with clear development potential. The task was to unlock it without affecting the existing dwelling or the established character of the road.
We appraised the site and prepared a proposal for a single new dwelling, designed to sit comfortably within the street scene. It respects the existing building line, spacing and scale, and keeps good amenity for both properties. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for one new unit on the land adjacent to the existing home.
Once consent was in place, the plot was sold on with the benefit of planning permission. This turned what had been part of a residential garden into a realised capital receipt for the landowner, with the existing home retained.
Courthouse Road, Maidenhead
Whole-plot acquisition | Extension of existing dwelling and one new dwelling consented
Courthouse Road is a residential plot in Maidenhead, Berkshire, where the opportunity lay in the site as a whole rather than in a garden subdivision alone. Taking on the entire plot meant both the existing home and the adjacent land could be planned together as one scheme.
We prepared proposals that did two things. They enlarged and improved the existing dwelling, and they introduced a new detached home on the land alongside it. The design balanced the two properties against each other and against the street scene, keeping appropriate scale, spacing and amenity for both. Planning permission was granted for the extension and the new dwelling together.
Securing consent for the whole site added value to both the existing house and the new plot.
The Crescent, Maidenhead
Side garden development | Planning permission granted for two luxury detached dwellings
The Crescent is a side garden plot alongside an existing home in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The land was generous enough to support more than a single infill dwelling. The challenge was to make the most of it while staying in keeping with an established residential setting.
We assessed the site in detail and developed a scheme for two luxury detached dwellings on the land adjacent to the existing home. The design gives each house its own presence, with considered spacing, plot sizes and a scale that sits comfortably within the street. It also keeps good amenity for the existing property. We took the application through to a successful outcome, and planning permission was granted for both dwellings.
The result is a two-unit consent created from what was previously part of a residential garden. That is a significantly greater uplift in land value than a single-plot scheme would have achieved, with the existing home retained.
The Woodlands, Penn
Side garden development | Planning permission granted for a luxury family home
The Woodlands is a plot alongside an existing home in Penn, Buckinghamshire, a sought-after village where new homes must respect a strong sense of place. The land adjacent to the existing dwelling had the space for a substantial new house. The task was to unlock it with a design suited to its setting.
We developed proposals for a single luxury family home, designed to sit naturally within its surroundings through careful attention to scale, siting and spacing, while keeping good amenity for the existing property. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for the new dwelling on the land adjacent to the existing home.
The result is a high-value consented plot in a prime Buckinghamshire village location, created from surplus land with the original home retained.
Aldermaston Road, Tadley
Rear garden development | Planning permission granted for three new dwellings
Rosebank is a residential property on Aldermaston Road in Tadley, Hampshire, with a substantial rear garden capable of accommodating more than a single infill home. The opportunity was to bring forward a multi-unit scheme on the back land while keeping the existing house as it is.
We assessed the site’s layout, access and relationship to its neighbours, and developed a scheme for three new dwellings in the rear garden. The design addresses access, plot sizes and separation distances, so that the new homes and the existing property each have appropriate privacy and amenity. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for all three dwellings.
The result is a three-unit consent created entirely from garden land, with Rosebank retained.
Borlases Cottages, Waltham St Lawrence
Green Belt infill development | Planning permission granted for a pair of semi-detached dwellings
Borlases Cottages sits within the Green Belt in Waltham St Lawrence, Berkshire, where planning policy restricts new development and every proposal has to clear a demanding policy test. The land adjacent to the existing dwelling was a gap within an established built frontage, so it had potential as limited infilling. That potential had to be demonstrated, not assumed.
We built the case around the site’s infill credentials and designed a pair of semi-detached dwellings that follow the pattern of the existing cottages. The scale, form and spacing were chosen to continue the character of the frontage and avoid any harm to the openness of the Green Belt. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for both dwellings on the land adjacent to the existing home.
Securing a two-unit consent in the Green Belt shows the value of a carefully argued policy case on sites that many would rule out.
Ecchinswell Road, Newbury
Side garden development | Planning permission granted for one new dwelling
Ecchinswell Road is a side garden plot alongside an existing home near Newbury. The land next to the house offered room for a new dwelling, provided a scheme could be designed to work alongside the existing property and fit its setting.
We appraised the site and prepared proposals for a single new home, sited and scaled to suit its surroundings, with suitable separation and amenity for both the new and the existing dwelling. We managed the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for one new unit on the land adjacent to the existing home.
The result is a standalone consented plot created from surplus garden land, with the original property retained.
Viables Lane, Basingstoke
Whole-plot acquisition | Planning permission granted to replace one dwelling with six
Viables Lane is a residential site in Basingstoke, Hampshire, occupied by a single existing dwelling on a plot large enough to support a far more efficient use of the land. Acquiring the whole site made a comprehensive redevelopment possible, rather than a piecemeal garden subdivision.
We developed a scheme to demolish the existing house and replace it with six new dwellings. The layout was designed around access, plot arrangement, parking and amenity, so the scheme makes full use of the site while responding appropriately to its neighbours and the surrounding area. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for all six dwellings.
Taking a single-dwelling plot to a six-unit consent represents a substantial uplift in land value, achieved through whole-site acquisition and a well-prepared redevelopment scheme.
Common Road, Headley
Back garden development | Planning permission granted for two detached dwellings
Common Road is a residential property in Headley with a deep rear garden that offered scope for new homes behind the existing house. The opportunity was to bring forward a back land scheme that would work for the new dwellings, the existing home and the neighbouring properties.
We assessed the site’s access, depth and relationship to surrounding gardens, and developed proposals for two detached dwellings on the land to the rear. The layout was designed around a workable access, sensible plot sizes and appropriate separation, so that the new homes and the existing property each keep good privacy and amenity. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for both dwellings.
The result is a two-unit consent created from rear garden land, with the existing home retained.
Luff Close, Windsor
Infill development | Planning permission granted for a three-bedroom detached home
Luff Close is a narrow infill plot in Windsor, Berkshire, approximately 10 metres wide. At that width, achieving a detached dwelling depends on precise design. The new home has to work internally, keep adequate separation from its neighbours and sit naturally within the established pattern of the street.
We developed a scheme for a three-bedroom detached house tailored to the site’s proportions. Footprint, massing and spacing were carefully balanced to make efficient use of the plot without appearing cramped or overbearing. The design responds to the scale and building line of neighbouring properties and keeps appropriate amenity for both the new home and those around it. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for the new dwelling.
The result is a consented detached family home on a plot many would have considered too narrow to develop. It shows how careful design can unlock value from constrained infill sites.
Green Lane, Sandhurst
Side garden infill development | Planning permission granted for a new dwelling following demolition of the existing garage
Green Lane is a side garden plot alongside an existing home in Sandhurst, Berkshire, where the land was partly taken up by a detached garage. Removing the garage released the full width of the plot, creating an infill opportunity within the established street frontage.
We prepared proposals to demolish the existing garage and build a new dwelling in its place. The scheme was designed to follow the building line, scale and spacing of neighbouring properties, keeping appropriate separation and amenity for both the new and the existing home. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for the new dwelling.
The result is a standalone consented plot created from underused side garden land, with the original home retained.
Lock Lane, Maidenhead
Infill development | Planning permission granted for a detached dwelling
Lock Lane is an infill plot alongside an existing home in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The land next to the house formed a natural gap within the street, with the potential to take a new detached home if a scheme could be designed to respect the character and rhythm of the surrounding properties.
We prepared proposals for a single detached dwelling, positioned and scaled to follow the established building line and spacing of the street. The design keeps appropriate privacy and amenity for both the new home and the existing one. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for the new dwelling on the land adjacent to the existing property.
The result is a consented infill plot created from surplus land, adding value for the landowner while the original home stays in place.
Braywick Road, Maidenhead
Comprehensive redevelopment | Planning permission granted for nine dwellings following demolition of two existing homes
Braywick Road is a residential site in Maidenhead, Berkshire, previously occupied by two existing dwellings. Bringing the two plots together created a single, larger site, which made a comprehensive redevelopment possible rather than individual plot-by-plot schemes.
We developed proposals to demolish both existing homes and replace them with nine new dwellings, together with access, parking and amenity space. The layout was designed to make efficient use of the combined site, with a workable access arrangement, adequate on-site parking and usable amenity space for future residents. It also responds appropriately to neighbouring properties and the character of Braywick Road. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for the full nine-unit scheme.
Taking two single dwellings to a nine-unit consent represents a substantial intensification of the site and a significant uplift in land value, achieved through site assembly and a carefully prepared redevelopment scheme.
Ledger Drive, Addlestone
Infill development | Planning permission granted for a detached two-storey dwelling
Ledger Drive is an infill plot alongside an existing home in Addlestone, Surrey. The land next to the house had space for a new family home, provided a scheme could be designed to sit comfortably within the street while keeping the existing property intact.
We prepared proposals for a detached two-storey dwelling with dedicated parking and private amenity space, set on the land adjacent to the existing home. The scale, siting and form were designed to reflect the surrounding properties and the character of the street. Parking and garden space were accommodated within the plot, and appropriate separation and amenity were maintained for both the new and the existing dwelling. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for the new home.
The result is a standalone consented plot created from surplus land, with the original property retained.
Windlesham Road, Bracknell
Back garden land assembly | Planning permission granted for four new dwellings
Windlesham Road is a back land site in Bracknell, Berkshire, created by bringing together the rear gardens of two neighbouring houses. Neither garden would have supported a meaningful scheme on its own. Combined, they formed a site large enough for a multi-unit development, provided a suitable access could be secured.
The key to unlocking the site was access. We proposed demolishing an existing garage to create a new access road from Windlesham Road into the land behind. That opened up the combined gardens for development. We designed a scheme of four new dwellings, laid out around the new access with appropriate plot sizes, parking and amenity space, while keeping good separation and privacy for the two retained houses and their neighbours. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for all four units.
The result is a four-unit consent created from two back gardens, with both existing homes retained
Saffron Road, Bracknell
Side plot infill development | Planning permission granted for a pair of semi-detached dwellings
Saffron Road is a side plot alongside an existing home in Bracknell, Berkshire. The land next to the house was wide enough to take more than a single dwelling, and the opportunity was to maximise it with a scheme that still sat comfortably within the street.
We developed proposals for a pair of semi-detached dwellings on the land adjacent to the existing home. The scale, form and spacing were designed to follow the established character and building line of Saffron Road. Each new home has its own parking and private garden, and appropriate separation and amenity are maintained for the retained property and its neighbours. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for both dwellings.
The result is a two-unit consent created from a single side plot, with the existing home retained.
Warfield Road, Bracknell
Garden land assembly | Planning permission granted for three detached family homes
Warfield Road is a residential site in Bracknell, Berkshire, created by combining the gardens of two neighbouring houses. On their own, neither garden offered the scale for a worthwhile scheme. Assembled together, they formed a site capable of taking several new homes.
We designed a scheme for three detached family homes across the combined land, with plot sizes, spacing and layout planned so each house has its own presence and private amenity. The proposals keep appropriate separation and privacy for both retained houses and the surrounding properties. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for all three dwellings.
The result is a three-unit consent achieved through land assembly, with both existing homes retained and value realised from garden land that would have delivered far less if promoted separately.
Penrose Avenue, Wokingham
Side garden infill development | Planning permission granted for a pair of semi-detached dwellings
Penrose Avenue is a side garden plot alongside an existing home in Wokingham, Berkshire. The land offered more than enough width for a single infill dwelling. The challenge was to make the most of it with a two-unit scheme that would still read naturally within the street.
We prepared proposals for a pair of semi-detached dwellings on the side garden. The scale, massing and building line were designed to match the surrounding properties, so the new pair sits comfortably within the established character of Penrose Avenue. The layout keeps appropriate separation and amenity for the existing house and its neighbours. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for both dwellings.
The result is a two-unit consent created from side garden land, a stronger outcome than a single-plot scheme would have delivered, with the existing home retained.
Crowthorne Road, Sandhurst
Replacement redevelopment | Planning permission granted for four semi-detached dwellings
Crowthorne Road is a residential site in Sandhurst, Berkshire, previously occupied by a single bungalow. A bungalow made limited use of a plot of this size, so the opportunity was to replace it with a more efficient scheme in keeping with the surrounding area.
We developed proposals to demolish the existing bungalow and build four semi-detached dwellings, arranged as two pairs. The layout was designed around access, parking and private garden space for each home. The scale and form respond to neighbouring properties and the character of Crowthorne Road. We took the application through the planning process, and permission was granted for all four dwellings.
The result is a four-unit consent from a single-bungalow plot, a substantial intensification of the site and a significant uplift in land value.