Case Studies

  • 2 Chesterfield Street, Mayfair, W1J 5JF

    BOROUGH
    Westminster City Council (Ref: 25/03385/FUL)

    PROPOSAL
    Lower ground flat creation, roof structure removal, new sheer extension to 4th floor and roof recreation.

    RESULT
    Saved £696,000 in Council Demands.

    Council originally sought an £850k payment; negotiated down to £154k.

  • 48 Galsworthy Road, Kingston

    BOROUGH
    London Borough of Kingston (Ref: 25/01066)

    PROPOSAL
    Demolition of house; erection of 7 shared-living flats (50 total bedrooms) across 2 blocks with communal amenity space.

    RESULT
    NIL Affordable Provision Secured at Appeal.

    Submitted FVA for planning appeal; secured 0% affordable housing and NIL payment in lieu.

  • 651–657 Ruby Street, Southwark, SE1 4RF

    BOROUGH
    London Borough of Southwark (Ref: 24/AP/0255)

    PROPOSAL
    Mixed-use development (10 and 19 storeys) comprising 292 residential units and 2,320 sqm commercial floorspace.

    RESULT
    Discount Market Sale Units Reallocated.

    Negotiated reduction of Discount Market Sale homes from 50 to 0, enabling 64 social rent homes and unlocking delivery.

  • 84 Manor Road, Richmond, TW9 1YB

    BOROUGH
    London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (Ref: 19/0510/FUL)

    PROPOSAL
    Phased residential-led scheme comprising 453 units, retail, community, and open space.

    RESULT
    Commercially Deliverable Framework.

    Permission granted with a balanced 173-unit affordable contribution securing scheme viability.

  • 35 High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AA

    BOROUGH
    Three Rivers District Council (Ref: 23/1795/FUL)

    PROPOSAL
    Demolition of commercial space and erection of 6 residential dwellings.

    RESULT
    NIL On-Site & NIL Payment in Lieu.

    Planning permission granted with zero affordable housing liabilities.

  • 45 Gloucester Street, Brighton, BN1 4EW

    BOROUGH
    Brighton and Hove City Council (Ref: BH2023/02186)

    PROPOSAL
    Rear extension and conversion to create 9 residential units alongside retained Class E commercial space.

    RESULT
    NIL Affordable Contribution.

    Full permission granted with zero affordable housing obligations.

  • 4 Beech Hill, Enfield, EN4 0HH

    BOROUGH
    London Borough of Enfield (Ref: 24/02445/FUL)

    PROPOSAL
    Demolition of dwelling; erection of 6 apartments plus 2 detached houses to rear.

    RESULT
    NIL On-Site & NIL.

    Payment in Lieu   Planning permission granted with no affordable housing liabilities.

  • Anglian House, Salmon Lane, E14

    BOROUGH
    London Borough of Tower Hamlets (Ref: PA/25/00160/A1)

    PROPOSAL
    Construction of a residential building consisting of 3 self-contained flats.

    RESULT
    NIL Affordable Contribution.

    Successfully negotiated NIL on-site provision and NIL payment in lieu.

  • Wembley Point, HA9

    BOROUGH
    London Borough of Brent (Ref: 22/0784)

    PROPOSAL
    Lower ground flat creation, roof structure removal, new sheer Major high-density scheme of 3 buildings up to 32 storeys comprising 515 dwellings, commercial and sports facilities.

    RESULT
    Affordable Reduced from 35% to 25%.

    Successfully proved site constraints to lower on-site affordable housing obligations and secure delivery margins.

  • 77 Grange Road, London, SE1 3BW

    BOROUGH
    London Borough of Southwark (Ref: 23/AP/0741)

    PROPOSAL
    Demolition of existing premises and erection of a new 3-storey building comprising 2 residential dwellings.

    RESULT
    NIL Payment in Lieu.

    Planning permission granted with 0% on-site affordable housing and NIL payment in lieu.

  • 22-24 Sackville Gardens, Hove, BN3 3GH

    BOROUGH
    Brighton and Hove City Council (Ref: BH2023/00834)

    PROPOSAL
    Conversion of existing care home to a residential scheme comprising 6 dwellings.

    RESULT
    NIL On-Site & NIL Payment in Lieu.

    Successfully negotiated complete exemption from affordable housing contributions.

  • Old Kent Road & Sandgate St, SE15 1LG

    BOROUGH
    London Borough of Southwark (Ref: 25/AP/0765)

    PROPOSAL
    Major mixed-use scheme: 727 homes, 879 student rooms, 187-room co-living, hotel, church, and commercial space.

    RESULT
    Recommended for Approval.

    Successfully structured comprehensive viability strategy across a multi-phase, ultra-large-scale development.

  • 126 Gloucester Road, Brighton, BN1 4BU

    BOROUGH
    Brighton and Hove City Council (Ref: BH2022/02689)

    PROPOSAL
    Commercial to residential conversion plus roof ridge extension to form 5 residential units.

    RESULT
    NIL Affordable Contribution.

    Successfully negotiated NIL provision and NIL payment in lieu.

  • 133-137 High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7AP

    BOROUGH
    Borough of Broxbourne (Ref: 07/24/0152/O)

    PROPOSAL
    Demolition of existing building; erection of a 4-storey block containing 45 flats and commercial space.

    RESULT
    NIL On-Site Provision.

    Negotiated 0% on-site affordable housing with a capped £265,000 commuted sum in lieu.

  • 4 College Hill, London, EC4R 2RB

    BOROUGH
    City of London (Ref: 25/01055/FULL)

    PROPOSAL
    Office to residential conversion (Class C3) within a protected Central Activities Zone asset.

    RESULT
    Protected CAZ Asset Unlocked.

    Secured rare permission for residential conversion within the City of London core.

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