Brett Spiller, founding Director at Chapman Lily Planning, has been accepted onto the Board of the Dorset Local Nature Partnership [“LNP”]. The Dorset LNP brings together a wide range of partners in public, private and voluntary sectors across the Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole and Dorset council areas. It exists to maximise the benefits to be […]
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Penthouse apartment takes shape: Bristol and West revisited!
Chapman Lily Planning were pleased to secure planning permission for a penthouse apartment aloft the iconic Bristol and West building in Bournemouth Square back in 2019. The permission followed detailed negotiations with officers, reflective of the sensitive location. The apartment would invariably impact upon the skyline, key views and neighbouring heritage assets – so we […]
Neighbourly Matters – Continuing Professional Development
Chapman Lily Planning always try to keep abreast of current best practice and forthcoming changes in the development industry. We hold regular inhouse continuing professional development events, often supported by external allied professionals. This month the team were delighted to welcome Dan Tapscott, who heads-up Rapleys Neighbourhood Matters Team to guide us through: • Daylight […]
Havant set to withdraw local plan from examination
After representing clients at the Havant Local Plan examination hearings last summer, Chapman Lily Planning has been keeping close watch on progress. The appointed inspectors wrote to the Council in the autumn expressing concerns about the soundness of the plan and recommended withdrawing it. In a report issued to this week’s Planning Policy Committee, officers […]
Planning permission granted in the AONB for holiday park facilities
Chapman Lily Planning are delighted to have secured planning permission for a new leisure complex at Herston Yard Farm (holiday park: camping, caravan and log cabins) which is located north of Swanage, within the AONB and open countryside. The client was looking to upgrade the facilities they currently provide to develop their high-end visitor experience. […]
Third year Architecture students introduced to the creative world of planning!
At the invite of Melanie Kaviani, Senior Lecturer (PSA) Architecture at the Arts University Bournemouth and founder of Kaviani Architects, Associate Director Alan Davies gave the third year Architecture students an insight into the UK planning system. Alan took the students on a journey through time, describing the inception of planning, the Garden City movement, […]