Zesta Planning Ltd

We work on a lot of big projects at Zesta, but sometimes we are asked to assist on smaller jobs too. This one in Cheltenham was particularly satisfying! The homeowner had been trying for many years to secure permission for a two storey extension to their property. First, they tried for an extension to the rear, which failed on amenity grounds. They then applied for a side extension, but that was also refused due to proximity to protected trees. The architect approached us for our advice and it was quickly apparent to us that the client could build an extension of a similar size to what they wanted under householder Permitted Development Rights. So, we applied for a Certificate of Lawful Use to demonstrate that this was an option. Having received the certificate, we then applied for the two storey extension that they had originally wanted all those years ago, which incidentally, was only half a metre larger than what we had secured under the Certificate. In doing so, we made the case that the fallback position of the Certificate meant that there was little benefit in the Council continuing to withholder permission for the preferred scheme. In this context, the Council granted planning permission without hesitation! A very happy client and we were delighted to be able to assist in working through this issue. We look forward to seeing the extension built!

🎷 🎷 CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025 🎷 🎷 For the fourth year in a row Zesta Planning Ltd are delighted and proud to partner with Cheltenham Festivals who are celebrating 80 incredible years 🎉 Find out how, with your help, they're changing lives through culture: https://lnkd.in/eiiDysrb    https://lnkd.in/dqnZ39DB #CheltJazzFest  #CheltenhamFestivals

🎷 🎷 CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025 🎷 🎷 For the fourth year in a row Zesta Planning Ltd are delighted and proud to partner with Cheltenham Festivals who are celebrating 80 incredible years 🎉 Find out how, with your help, they're changing lives through culture: https://lnkd.in/eiiDysrb    https://lnkd.in/dqnZ39DB #CheltJazzFest  #CheltenhamFestivals

**ANYONE FOR....PADEL?** 2024 may be rapidly coming to an end, but there's still time for one last Planning Committee success! Zesta Planning Ltd are absolutely thrilled that the Cheltenham Borough Council Planning Committee last night resolved to grant permission for an enhanced #padel facility at East Glos Club, Cheltenham — Tennis, padel, squash, racketball. The facility will involve the installation of canopy coverings to the existing 3no. padel courts to allow play in all weather conditions, as well as the provision of 4no. additional padel courts. The demand for this rapidly growing sport in #Cheltenham is huge and these proposals were essential for the club to meet the demand, alongside their existing tennis, squash and racketball offering. A significant amount of work has been undertaken behind the scenes to get to this stage by East Glos Club, Cheltenham — Tennis, padel, squash, racketball Darren Morris and the consultant team (Zesta Planning Ltd, Raise Partnership Ltd., Richard Savory, Leonard Design, Noise Harvest, ATW Ecology Ltd), involving rounds of public engagement and pre-application discussions with the Council. Very well done to Emily Brookes for guiding this one over the line! #Planning #Development #Padel #Tennis #Sport #Recreation #Leisure

**MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ZESTA!** We would like to take the opportunity to wish all our clients, colleagues and consultants a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2025! After an incredibly busy year, our team will take a well deserved break over the festive period and our offices will be closed between 24th December 2024 and 1st January 2025 inclusive. Our final working day of the year will be 23rd December 2024 (9am - 5.30pm) and we will be back on 2nd January 2025 (9am - 5.30pm). We look forward to catching up with you all in the New Year! #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear

**HARTPURY VETERINARY STUDIES & TECHNICAL SKILLS CENTRE** An exceptional project to be involved with from the outset, and delighted to see it has been completed to such a high standard. What a fantastic facility for Hartpury University and Hartpury College students to thrive. Always a pleasure to work with such an experienced team as well! We'd also like to publicly thank Hannah Ramsey and the team in the Forest of Dean District Council planning department for their communication, expediency and hard work in the process of approving the several rounds of planning applications, amendments and condition discharges involved to get to this stage. Given the tight development timescales, this was invaluable to ensuring that the site was ultimately delivered for the client. Thank you. #Planning #Development #Education #University #College

We're #hiring 2 Senior Town Planner / Principal Town Planners in Cheltenham. Apply today or share this post with your network. Send over your CV or get in touch for a chat about the roles, applications close Wednesday 18th December.

**NEW NPPF, FRESH OPPORTUNITY?** Following the publication of the new NPPF yesterday and particularly the new standard method for calculating Local Housing Need, we have prepared the table below to highlight the effect of the new housing figures on the Five Year Housing Supply position for LPAs within #Gloucestershire, #Worcestershire, #Herefordshire and #Warwickshire.    As you can see there has been a substantial shift at every authority in the area surveyed (apart from Wyre Forest), with the tilted balance now in play across the board.   It’s now clear that substantial land development opportunities have been unlocked as a result.   If you would like to discuss land development opportunities in these areas, now is the perfect time, please get in to touch with the friendly and knowledgeable team here at Zesta Planning Ltd and we’d be delighted to assist in reviewing your land’s potential. #Planning #Development #Housing #Residential #Land #Opportunity #LandPromotion #GreenBelt #HousingSupply #TiltedBalance #StandardMethod #NPPF

**NEW NPPF DAY** The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has today formally been published. While we assess how the changes will impact and/or provide opportunities for our clients, find a link to the publication below! https://lnkd.in/d6XzEX6 #NPPF #PlanningPolicy #Policy #Planning #Development

In addition to our Senior/Principal Planner job opportunities, we are also seeking to recruit an experienced Business Development & Office Manager to join our busy team! This is a part-time role (2-3 days a week) and will benefit from our company standard hybrid working model between home and our office in Cheltenham. A full description of the role is available to view on our website - https://lnkd.in/gway9SaU For an informal and confidential discussion, please get in touch with Oliver Rider on 07817 903943 (oliver@zestaplanning.co.uk) or James Griffin on 07841 707062 (james@zestaplanning.co.uk) #Planning #Development #Employment #Recruitment #NewJob #Job #Opportunity #Gloucestershire