Location:
South Oxfordshire District Council
Issue:
Amending plans of consented care home
How we helped and added value:
Our longstanding client sought to amend the location and size of multiple windows of a consented scheme. We advised that a section 96a (non-material amendment) application would be most suitable for this and so worked closely alongside the architects to prepare a scheme that would meet our client's requirements.
As part of the application, we provided supporting information to demonstrate that the alteration to the scheme would better suit the internal operations of the care home and would not materially change the previously consented scheme. The Council agreed with us and issued the approval just 3 weeks after submission of the application, without any request for further information, clarifications or amendments required.
Our considered approach and proactive engagement with the planning officer from an early stage allowed this application to be approved in record time and we can now assist our client with the discharge of conditions applications to allow construction to begin as soon as possible.
