Planning Lists

The latest planning list is available to download here. October was a relatively quiet month, with fewer applications submitted than usual. Even so, several decisions were issued, some encouraging and others raising concern about the council’s ability to uphold good design standards. Withdrawals: The proposals at 4 Bury Road were withdrawn. Refusals: Positively, the larger scheme at 31A The Avenue was refused, along with several smaller applications such … Read More

The latest planning list is available to download here. September brought a varied set of planning decisions, ranging from routine approvals to notable refusals. Several modest extensions and amendments were approved, including works at 2 Alcyone on Shore Road and 44 Links Road, while larger schemes such as 29 Cliff Drive were also permitted despite previous objections. By contrast, a Non-Material Amendment at 7 Martello Road and a … Read More

The latest planning list is available now to download here. August saw a steady flow of applications, ranging from routine householder changes to more complex proposals. Some submissions were undermined by incomplete or inconsistent information, most notably the Certificate of Lawfulness application at 1 Avalon, while others diluted the quality of earlier, more distinctive designs, as seen at 14 Dover Road. The application at 4 Chester Road raised … Read More

The latest planning list is available to download here. July saw a modest number of new applications, but also some recurring themes: gaps in submitted information, proposals testing the limits of policy compliance, and continued pressure from site intensification and redevelopment. Several submissions contained incomplete or unclear details, while others pushed compliance boundaries to a degree that, if approved, could begin to erode local character. In contrast, a … Read More

The latest planning list is available to download here. June was notably quiet, with only nine new planning applications submitted across the Ward. Nonetheless, site intensification and redevelopment continue to dominate, frequently raising concerns about scale, impact on local character, and environmental sustainability. While a few recent proposals reflect a more thoughtful design approach, others remain insensitive to context and fall short of aligning with adopted planning guidance. … Read More