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We’ll all be aware that little happens overnight in the world of planning . . . but some things are worth waiting for. Earlier this week, we received two positive appeal decisions from the Inspectorate following a recent conjoined Hearing, allowing our client, Helmsley Group, to now choose which scheme to develop on what is an under-utilised commercial site in an open countryside location in North Yorkshire’s Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB) – one involving the redevelopment of the site with nine new-build homes or one involving the redevelopment of the site with seven new homes across a conversion and new-builds. The site had little by way of potential for residential development until our intervention in a Class O Prior Approval application in 2021 for conversion of a commercial building to ten small apartments. The Council refused that application but we appealed in 2022 and successfully demonstrated to the Inspectorate that the Council had refused it beyond the statutory 56-day period, resulting in deemed consent for that scheme of conversion, which we were then able to refer to as a fallback position in subsequent planning applications for the comprehensive redevelopment of the site for new housing. Fast-forward until last year and the Council refused both alternative schemes for residential redevelopment on the grounds of their location in the open countryside, design, landscape and noise-related impacts, though we were then successful in convincing the Inspector at the recent Hearing that, notwithstanding some conflict with the Development Plan, both proposed schemes were preferable in terms of their impacts than the consented fallback scheme. We benefited along the way from a great team, including Martin Walker of Walker DSP (architect), Dave Carter of Golby + Luck Ltd (landscape), Chris Chittock of Dragonfly Consulting (acoustics) and our own Timothy Stanton (CGIs). Carl Stott MRTPI | Louie Sneddon | Nathan Rillie | Max Reeves MRICS | Thomas Riddolls (MRICS)

Last week, we were thrilled to secure reserved matters consent for a 65-unit residential development in Winterton, North Lincolnshire, on behalf of Scothern Construction Ltd After outline permission was granted on appeal in July 2021, our Planning team was engaged to support the reserved matters application. This journey involved close collaboration with QAD Architects, Golby + Luck Ltd Ltd, Clancy Consulting, and Local Transport Projects Ltd to develop a high-quality scheme featuring 11 unique house types across various sizes and tenures. The proposal faced significant local interest and was initially deferred at planning committee due to concerns around existing property amenity and local services. However, with some minor amendments and a swift turnaround, the revised scheme returned to committee the following month and gained approval. It’s been a pleasure working alongside such a talented project team, and we’re excited to see this fantastic development come to life!

We had a fantastic time at the RICS CPD event The Future of Surveying at The Wave building, University of Sheffield. The event showcased the critical role of the built environment in shaping future development, featuring insightful presentations from RICS, Southgate & Sarabia Architects Ltd, Dice, Sheffield City Council, and HLM Architects and activities from Constructive Futures. Highlights included: - A showcase of Sheffield’s Heart of the City regeneration project. - Panel discussions with young professionals sharing career advice and the value of work experience. - Engaging activities like designing a community development facility. - A deep dive into AI’s impact—its benefits, risks, and role in shaping the industry. HLM Architects gave a detailed presentation on The Wave, focusing on sustainable design and meeting client needs within budget, followed by a tour showcasing its innovative features. Dice wrapped up with insights into the engineering behind this incredible building. An inspiring and informative day for all! #RICS #FutureOfSurveying #BuiltEnvironment #Development #Innovation #Sheffield

We’re absolutely delighted to have received a commendation in the ‘Planning Consultancy of the Year’ category at the national Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards last night in London! The judges highlighted our “unique setup and imaginative approaches to planning,” adding that it’s “refreshing to see their desire to be different from other consultancies.” Hearing this recognition of our ethos and approach means so much to the entire team. This year marked the 47th anniversary of the awards (a serendipitous connection we couldn’t ignore!), brilliantly hosted by the incomparable Hal Cruttenden. Other accolades of the evening included Planning Authority of the Year, Young Planner of the Year, and Excellence in Planning for a Successful Economy. Here’s to the momentum carrying forward into a busy few days ahead, with some long-awaited planning committees on the horizon! #RTPIAwards #PlanningConsultancyOfTheYear #nineteen47 #PlanningExcellence #Recognition #TeamWork Clare Plant Carl Stott MRTPI Jamie Pyper

It’s been a festive week here at nineteen47, with not one but two wreath-making workshops and with all the snow outside, it really got us in the CHRISTMAS spirit..   A huge thank you to The Flower Plant for hosting such an amazing workshop, to Graze Days for the delicious grazing board, and to everyone who joined us. 🎄✨ Jenny Brader, Sue Bridge, Helen Prangley, Laura Colson, Joanne Neville, Eleanor H., Helen Dawkins, Katie Milnes, Grace Clarkson, Georgia Fiddler, Sarah Whetton, Sally Smith, Yasmine Lunn, Aimee Yvonne Cocking, Lindsay Salvin, Harriett Cundy MRICS, Jasmine Goodall, Shannon Franklin, Zafreen Zaheer, Georgia Smith. Ellie-Beth Squiers, Emma Allard, Georgina Hallam, Honor Dickens, Sarah Wills, Louie Sneddon, Abi Pegg, Marymar Diaz, Polly Elizabeth.

As the festive session well and truly sets in, it feels like the perfect time to celebrate the amazing snow window created last week at our Sheffield office by our very talented designer Abi Pegg. Not only does it get us in the festive spirit to celebrate our first Christmas at Park Hill, but the houses are inspired by our trip to Amsterdam/Rotterdam early this year. If you are in Sheffield over the coming weeks, our door is open for you to pop by and admire up close! #planning #urbandesign #Parkhill

Louie Sneddon and Joshua Foster had a fantastic time on Wednesday supporting The University of Sheffield's Urban Studies and Planning careers fair. It was great to speak to aspiring planners and urban designers about their career aspirations and we enjoyed being able to provide more insight about what we do as a company across our disciplines at nineteen47 Ltd. We are always open to offering opportunities for work experience within our Planning and Urban Design team, if you are interested in either, feel free to send through a CV and covering letter to us at: careers@nineteen47.co.uk.

🌍 Happy World Town Planning Day from all of us at nineteen47! 🌍 Today, we’re proud to shine a light on the vital role that thoughtful planning plays in shaping the future of our communities, cities, and natural landscapes. This year’s theme focuses on the role of planning in delivering housing solutions that truly meet the needs of diverse communities, while promoting equity, inclusion, and sustainability. At nineteen47, we believe that quality housing and inclusive design are essential to creating vibrant, resilient communities where everyone can thrive. Let’s continue working together to build spaces that serve everyone’s needs, today and for generations to come. #WorldTownPlanningDay #UrbanPlanning #HousingForAll #SustainableCommunities #nineteen47

On Wednesday, #nineteen47 had an inspiring day at the Nottingham Trent Built Environment Careers Fair! We loved connecting with the next generation of planners and urban designers, sharing insights into planning, urban design, and our exciting projects. Thank you, Nottingham Trent University, for hosting us – we’re already looking forward to next year! #UrbanDesign #UrbanPlanning #CareersFair #NTUBuiltEnvironment Honor Dickens Becca Kemp

Another way we are using our drone photography is to present info in the design & access statement differently, here's an example of a constraints & opportunities plan produced for a recent scheme..