Category: Case Studies (page 9)

Full planning permission and building control was granted to convert the building.  Apart from a few structural walls to take down, the conversion is within the current footprint, with no extensions, but does require sound/fire proofing, utilities reinstated and external…

Planning permission has been granted to transform a former bakery in the village of St Peters, Broadstairs – end of terrace two-storey building (circa 1850 with an extension added in the 1960’s) to 1 x 2 bedroom cottage (lounge/diner kitchen,…

The compulsory purchase of a property is always a measure of last resort, but where the owner fails to engage with the Council in a constructive matter and previous action has failed to resolve the issue, then compulsory purchase will…

Recovery Method: Enforced Sales Procedure: Section 103 Law and Property Act 1925 Legislation: Section 78 Building Act 1984 – Dangerous Structure (Emergency Measures) Section 79 Building Act 1984 – (Ruinous and Dilapidated) BACKGROUND Thanet District Council originally became involved in…

This property was served with a Closing Order in December 1990, which prevented it from being occupied due to its poor condition. It has remained empty ever since. The Council secured ownership of the property through a Compulsory Purchase Order…

A former historic hotel in the heart of Dover has been converted into flats to rent following the completion of a £1.5million urban renewal project and is being highlighted as a good example of what can be done under the…

Planning Permission and Building Regulations were approved for the erection of a three- storey extension following the demolition of the existing extensions to facilitate 8 x 2 Bedroom flats, with a life expectancy of 25 years. This project had already…