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Ash Barn

Conversion of an agricultural barn to self-contained dwelling house

Residential Development
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Meath Green Lane

Maximising development potential for a site located within a conservation area (Part I and Part III)

Householder Extension
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Westminster Way

Planning permission for semi-detached 2-storey dwelling house on a strip of garden land.

Residential Development
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Fore Street

Certificate of lawfulness submission for a property in North London

Residential Use Certificate
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Lebanon Park

An application for rear extensions and roof extension to a residential townhouse in Twickenham

Householder Extension
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Land North of Fritham Close

Proposed backland development of 3 dwellings had been approved at the end of acul-de-sac near Kingston-Upon Thames

Residential Development
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Land North of Steels Lane

Horne & Associates successfully overturned a planning refusal by redesigning a rejected outbuilding conversion into a larger two-storey home and proving at appeal that the new design harmonised with the local character and neighbouring amenity.

Residential Development
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Fetcham Park House

Planning permission secured on appeal, after inquiry against the council backed by local residents allowing the previously offices to be used as a multi-purpose venue for celebrations.

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Rydinghurst

Planning permission for an ancillary accommodation including practice and music recording for the Beatles. After council negotiation and appeals, planning was permitted.

Residential Development
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Aldertons Farm

Planning permission within the Metropolitan Green Belt, involving a farm conversion to a house development. Permission secured for the development, plus 2 additional dwellings.

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Godalming Key Site

Redevelopment of 135 houses, initially refused to ten reasons. Within 5 days, the planning inspector recommended permission to be granted. Later approved by the Secretary Of State.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are our typical clients?

Horne & Associates work with a wide range of clients, including property developers, landowners, investors, architects and planning professionals, businesses expanding or redeveloping premises, educational institutions and private homeowners undertaking improvement projects.

Can we help if planning permission has been refused?

If your permission was refused, we assess the reasons for refusal and advise on the most effective next step. Options include; preparing a revised planning application that addresses the reasons for refusal or submitting a planning appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. Our team has extensive experience in resolving planning and development issues by way of negotiation and in representing clients in planning appeals.

How are your costs and fees structured?

Fees depend on the scale, complexity, and type of project and can either be a fixed up-front fee, an hourly rate, or a combination of the two. Typical factors affecting overall cost include size and type of development, planning constraints affecting the site, the requirement of any additional specialist reports and whether an appeal process is needed. We provide clear, transparent fee proposals before any work begins, so clients understand the scope and costs involved.

Can Horne & Associates manage complex development schemes?

Yes. We are specialists in coordinating and managing the full planning process for your project. This often includes: planning strategy and feasibility advice, preparation and submission of planning applications, coordination with specialist consultants, negotiations with planning authorities and community engagement strategies. We regularly assemble teams of specialists tailored to the specific requirements of the project, including (inter alia) architects, highways consultants, heritage experts, arboriculture consultants, drainage engineers and environmental consultants.

What is your track record in securing planning approvals and successful appeals?

Our track record in securing planning permission for our clients is exemplary. We focus on front loading our planning application submissions with a robust planning strategy and detailed preparation, thereby significantly improving the likelihood of approval at application stage. We have extensive experience working with local authorities across the UK and, where needed, representing clients in planning appeals. Our honest work ethos and extensive experience enables us to provide realistic advice on the likelihood of success before proceeding on undertaking a project on behalf of a client.