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Prize winning extension featured in September issue of House & Garden magazine
August 2010

A leisure complex connected to the Lutyens house, Sullingstead, winner of the major project, restoration and new build category of Waverley Borough Council's Design Awards 2009, is featured in the September issue of House & Garden magazine. - Click for more >

D&M establish at appeal that the development of gardens for dwellings is not prevented by the amendments to PPS3
July 2010

Planning permission has been obtained at appeal for two developments of three and seven houses within one and two gardens respectively. - Click for more >

D&M secure planning permission for enlarged roof to garage
June 2010

D&M Planning have secured planning permission for an enlarged roof to a garage building built beyond the limits of the original planning consent in Normandy, Guildford, located within the Green Belt. -

D&M obtain planning permission for replacement barn in Hydestile
June 2010

D&M Planning have obtained planning permission for a replacement barn on the site of a previous building destroyed by fire in Hydestile, within the Green Belt, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Area of Great Landscape Value. -

D&M secure Certificates of Lawful Development for two dwellings in Guildford
June 2010

D&M Planning have secured Certificates of Lawful Development for two separate dwelling houses on land in Peaslake, Guildford, within the Green Belt, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Area of Great Landscape Value. -

D&M obtain planning permission for replacement dwelling in Guildford
June 2010

D&M Planning have obtained planning permission for a replacement two storey dwelling at Frog Grove Lane, Wood Street Village in Guildford. -

D&M achieve a change of use of land for additional residential curtilage and tennis court at a property near Wonersh
June 2010

D&M Planning have achieved a change of use of land to provide additional residential curtilage and to facilitate the construction of a tennis court and fence at a property near Wonersh, within the Green Belt, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Area of Great Landscape Value. -

D&M secure a Certificate of Lawful Development for roof lights to dwelling
June 2010

D&M Planning have secured a Certificate of Lawful Development for the insertion of two roof lights on the rear roof slope and one on the side elevation of a dwelling situated within the Green Belt and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near St. Martha's in Guildford. -

D&M wins appeal for use of a building as a dwellinghouse in the Green Belt
June 2010

The D&M Planning Partnership have successfully secured planning permission on appeal for the use of a building as a dwellinghouse in the Green Belt following refusal of a certificate of lawful use application to Guildford Borough Council in 2009. -

D&M obtain planning permission for a replacement dwelling in Woking
June 2010

The D&M Planning Partnership has been successful in obtaining permission for a replacement dwelling within the Green Belt with a 400% increase in floor area. - Click for more >

D&M secure planning permission for the conversion and extension of Undershaw, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's former house.
June 2010

The D&M Planning Partnership has out-sleuthed Sherlock Holmes in obtaining planning permission for the conversion and extension of Undershaw, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s former house in Hindhead, despite hundreds of objections from Conan Doyle enthusiasts. - Click for more >

D&M wins appeal for replacement outbuilding
May 2010

D&M have secured, at appeal, permission for replacement residential outbuilding within the Horsham District Council area. - Click for more >

D&M secure planning permission for granary and Dutch barn conversion
April 2010

D&M have secured two planning permissions from Waverley Borough Council, one to convert a former granary into a 3-bedroomed dwelling and the other to convert a former Dutch barn into 4 dwellings (2 x 2-bed and 2 x 3-bed) on the edge of Alfold. - Click for more >

Guildford RFC Clubhouse to be extended
April 2010

D&M are pleased to have secured permission from Waverley Borough Council to increase the existing Clubhouse for Guildford RFC at Broadwater Park, Godalming, by over fifty per cent. - Click for more >

D&M secure planning permission for 4 detached dwellings in Cranleigh
April 2010

The D&M Planning Partnership has secured planning permission for the erection of 4 detached family dwellings located at the edge of the village of Cranleigh. - Click for more >

D&M secure planning permission for a building to provide 7 flats at the former A.R.E. site in Farncombe
April 2010

The D&M Planning Partnership has secured planning permission for the erection of a building to provide 7 flats at the former A.R.E. site in Farncombe following demolition of the existing former commercial single storey building. - Click for more >

D&M secure planning permission for a range of new facilities at Ropley Station on the Watercress Line
February 2010

Ropley lies mid-way between Alresford and Alton on the Watercress Line, where in addition to the station, most of the engines and rolling stock are housed. - Click for more >

D&M secure planning permission for replacement green keepers complex
February 2010

D&M have secured planning permission for a replacement green keepers complex to serve a golf club. The proposed building will provide a building of 642 sq m and replaces various existing buildings totalling some 457 sq m. - Click for more >

D&M obtain planning permission for extension to dwelling in Shamley Green
February 2010

D&M have obtained planning permission for a modern single storey extension and alterations to an existing dwelling in the Green Belt and within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. - Click for more >

D&M achieve planning permission for the change of use of drinking establishment and restaurant to educational facility in Guildford
January 2010

D&M Planning have successfully obtained planning permission for the change of use of the basement area of the former Yates's public house and restaurant (Use Class A3 and A4) Bridge Street, Guildford to an educational facility (Use Class D1) for the Academy of Contemporary Music. - Click for more >

D&M obtain planning permission for the demolition of a commercial unit and the erection of new apartments in Reigate


December 2009

D&M Planning has secured planning permission for the demolition of a former commercial unit and the erection of a detached two and a half storey building comprising two number one bedroom self contained apartments in Reigate. - Click for more >

The D&M Planning Partnership achieve planning permission for a double garage and stable building within the Metropolitan Green Belt, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Area of Great Landscape Value
October 2009

Waverley Borough Council has granted planning permission for the erection of a double garage and stables at Bramley, Surrey. - Click for more >

D&M Planning achieve Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent for a tennis court, retaining walls, paving, new gates and vine arbours within a walled garden in Haslemere
October 2009

The D&M Planning Partnership has been successful in obtaining Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent for the retention of a lawn tennis court and retaining walls and new and replacement paving, timber gates and vine arbours within a walled garden in Haslemere. - Click for more >

D&M secure planning permission for a replacement dwelling in Elstead
October 2009

The D&M Planning Partnership has been successful in gaining planning permission for a replacement dwelling including a detached linked garage and revised access within the village of Elstead. The permission provides a variation to a previously permitted scheme, also submitted by the Partnership. -

D&M wins appeal for a roofed horse walker in the Green Belt
September 2009

The D&M Planning Partnership has been successful in winning a Planning Appeal for a roofed horse walker, measuring 20 metres in diameter and 3.3 metres in height, located within the Green Belt at Chobham, Surrey. - Click for more >

D&M achieve planning permission for Class B1 (Business) / B8 (Storage and Distribution) building within the Green Belt
September 2009

The London Borough of Hounslow has granted planning permission for the redevelopment of a commercial site for a Use Class B1 (Business) / B8 (Storage and Distribution) building related to airport security. The site lies within the Green Belt and a Nature Conservation Area and is also adjacent to a Public Safety Zone for low flying aircraft. - Click for more >

D&M gain planning permission for a hand car wash facility in Haslemere
August 2009

The D&M Planning Partnership have been successful in obtaining planning permission for the change of use of an area of parking from Use Class D2 (Assembly and Leisure) to Use Class B1 (Business) for a hand car wash facility at the Unicorn Trading Estate, Wey Hill, Haslemere. - Click for more >

D&M secure planning permission for the change of use of drinking establishment and restaurant to educational facility in Guildford
August 2009

The D&M Planning Partnership have been successful in obtaining planning permission for the change of use of the first and second floors of the former Yates's public house and restaurant (Use Class A3 and A4) Bridge Street, Guildford to an educational facility (Use Class D1) for the Academy of Contemporary Music. - Click for more >

D&M wins appeal for a detached four bedroom dwelling in Godalming
July 2009

The D&M Planning Partnership has been successful in winning a Planning Appeal for a detached, four bedroomed house on the Bargate Wood Estate on the outskirts of Godalming. - Click for more >

D&M obtain planning permission and Conservation Area Consent for the demolition of a commercial unit and the erection of a new dwelling in Esher
June 2009

D&M Planning have secured Planning Permission and Conservation Area Consent for the demolition of an existing joiners workshop and the erection of a detached two and a half storey split level apartment with integral garage in Esher.

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D&M obtain planning permission for a canine hydrotherapy pool and associated development
June 2009

Retrospective planning permission has been granted for a canine hydrotherapy pool and associated buildings, fencing and decking at the Hogs Back, Guildford. - Click for more >

D&M secure planning permission for Class B2 / B8 building and external gantry crane
June 2009

Planning permission has been granted for the erection of a 630 square metre, 7.5 metre high B8 / B2 (Storage and Distribution / General Industrial) building and a 7.0 metre high external gantry crane at Wootton St. Lawrence, Basingstoke. - Click for more >

D&M wins appeal for the retention of a detached double garage in Shamley Green
June 2009

The D&M Planning Partnership was successful in winning a Planning Appeal for the retrospective retention of a detached double garage with loft storage and an attached bin store to a property in the Green Belt, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Great Landscape Value just outside of Shamley Green. - Click for more >

D&M secure planning permission for change of use of offices to ancillary staff flat
May 2009

The D&M Planning Partnership have been successful in obtaining planning permission for a change of use from offices to ancillary staff flat, forming ancillary living accommodation to a property on the edge of Shamley Green, within the Green Belt, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Great Landscape Value. -

D&M secure planning permission for a horse walker in Dunsfold
May 2009

The D&M Planning Partnership has been successful in obtaining planning permission for a horse walker measuring 14 metres in diameter within an Area of Great Landscape Value and Countryside beyond the Green Belt at Dunsfold. - Click for more >

D&M secure planning permission for a ménage/sand school in Dunsfold
May 2009

The D&M Planning Partnership has obtained planning permission for a 60 metre by 40 metre ménage/sand school within an Area of Great Landscape Value and Countryside beyond the Green Belt at Dunsfold. - Click for more >

D&M wins an Informal Hearing Planning Appeal for change of use of Public House to Offices
April 2009

The D&M Planning Partnership has been successful in winning an Informal Hearing Planning Appeal for the change of use of a Public House to B1 Offices in a rural village just outside Bracknell. - Click for more >

D&M secure retrospective planning permission for extensions to a dwelling in Dunsfold
April 2009

D&M Planning has secured retrospective planning permission for a two storey side and first floor rear extension to a residential property. - Click for more >

D&M wins appeal for an extension and alterations to a Grade II Listed Nursing Home in Reigate
March 2009

The D&M Planning Partnership has been successful in winning a Planning and Listed Building Consent Appeal for a part 3 / part 4 storey extension and other alterations to a Grade II Listed Nursing Home in Reigate. The proposal also included the provision of an Orangery within the Grounds of the Listed Building. - Click for more >

Broadmoor Hospital - West London Mental Health NHS Trust
March 2009

D&M Planning continue to advise the Trust on a wide range of matters relating to development proposals at Broadmoor including the provision of a new replacement hospital, the re-use of existing buildings (Grade II Listed), and to develop a master plan for extensive supporting and enabling development. Discussions are currently being held with Bracknell Forest BC to dovetail the development strategy with the Borough's emerging Local Development Framework. -

D&M wins appeal for a new dwelling in Guildford
February 2009

The D & M Planning Partnership has been successful in winning a Planning Appeal for an end of terrace house including basement living accommodation on a residential road adjacent to Stoke Park. - Click for more >

D&M wins appeal for the retention of a communal TV aerial, mast and satellite dish in West Ewell
February 2009

A Planning Inspector has allowed an appeal for the retention of a communal TV aerial, mast and satellite dish on a new residential development site in West Ewell. - Click for more >

D&M wins two appeals for new dwellings in Fareham, Hampshire
February 2009

D&M Planning have been successful in winning two separate appeals for the same site in Fareham, Hampshire. - Click for more >

D&M wins appeal for new dwellings in Farnham, Surrey
January 2009

D&M Planning have been successful in obtaining two separate planning permissions for a site in south Farnham, Surrey, for 3 large detached dwellings and 8 smaller properties. - Click for more >

Development at the Conservative Club, Godalming, approved
January 2009

D&M were instrumental in steering an application through the Committee process; the proposal to refurbish the existing Club, to demolish a rear extension and replace it with 9 flats by the First Wessex Housing Association. A Section 106 Agreement is now being drafted to secure the housing as "affordable housing". -

D&M secure planning permission for Godalming Angling Society
December 2008

Permission has been secured for the retention of a former poultry house of some 670 sqm for use by the Angling Society at Marsh Farm, Milford. - Click for more >

D&M wins appeal for entrance gates in West Ewell
October 2008

Permission has been secured for a set of gates at an estate of 11 homes in West Ewell after an inspector decided that they would not result in social division or exclusion. - Click for more >

Changes to Permitted Development
October 2008

On 1 October 2008 a new Permitted Development Order came into force. - Click for more >

D&M secure Planning Permission for 6 new dwellings in Fareham
October 2008

D&M Planning have been successful at securing planning permission for 6 new dwellings within the urban area of Fareham following demolition of a single house. The new development comprises a mix of 4 and 5 bedroom houses. -

D&M secure Planning Permission for a new 5 bedroom dwelling in Farnham
October 2008

D&M Planning have secured planning permission for a new five bedroom dwelling, designed in traditional southern English cottage style, within Farnham.
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New Music School for Box Hill School
September 2008

Permission was granted by Mole Valley DC following detailed pre-application discussions including the drafting of a 10 year development master plan for the School and the creation of a Section 106 Agreement, superseding a suite of previous agreements. - Click for more >

Planning permission secured for Loseley Fields Primary School
September 2008

Permission has been secured for a new temporary dining room to enable the school to assist with pupils displaced from another school in the locality as part of a restructuring of primary school education for Godalming. -

D&M secure Planning Permission for Class B8 Self Storage Facility
June 2008

Planning application approved for the removal of an existing 4 storey Class B1 (Business) and single storey Class B2 (General Industrial) building and the construction of a 6,000 square metre Class B8 Self Storage Facility and 11.6 metre high electricity generating wind turbine in Basingstoke.
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D&M secure planning permission for flats/offices in Farncombe
May 2008

A revised proposal for a small suite of flats and self-contained offices was granted permission next to Farncombe Station, enhancing parking and open space around the building with consequential added value to the proposal -

D&M secure Planning Permission for replacement dwelling in Mole Valley
January 2008

The D&M Planning Partnership have successfully negotiated with Planning Officers at Mole Valley District Council to achieve this stunning 5 bedroom replacement dwelling within the Green Belt and Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. - Click for more >

D&M secure Planning Permission for a new 4,000 sq ft detached dwelling in Dockenfield
November 2007

Planning permission has been obtained for the replacement of a builder's yard in Dockenfield, Surrey, with a 4,000 sq ft detached dwelling. - Click for more >

D&M secure Planning Permission for new hotel at Adhurst St. Mary
November 2007

The D&M Planning Partnership has secured planning permission for extensions and alterations at Adhurst St. Mary near Petersfield, to provide a new 46 bedroom country hotel and 12 new dwellings. - Click for more >

D&M wins appeal at Ashpark Brickworks
September 2007

In March 2005, permission was secured from Chichester District Council to retain and refurbish the former brickworks buildings for B1 and specific B8 uses. Following an appearance by Colin Meade at a Local Hearing, the Inspector allowed the appeal to quash the restrictive nature of the B8 condition thus successfully widening the marketability of the site. -

D&M secure Planning Permission for 2 new dwellings at Mark End, Mark Way, Godalming
September 2007

Planning permission has been secured at appeal for the erection of 2 substantial, 6,000 square feet dwellings following the demolition of the existing dwelling at Mark End, Mark Way, Godalming. The permission follows an extensive planning history for the replacement of the existing dwelling with various forms of flatted developments and houses. Whilst the site lies within the urban area of Godalming, it also lies within an area of high constraint where the Council has always been concerned with potential impact on views of the Godalming Hillsides. -

D&M wins Outline Planning Permission at Appeal for 10 dwellings at Cleves School, Walton.
August 2007

The Outline Planning Permission is for the erection of 10 dwellings, a mix of flats and houses, on former school playing fields. It was established that the land was surplus to the schools requirements. -

D&M wins appeal for 6 houses at Effingham
August 2007

Planning permission has been granted at appeal for the erection of 6 dwellings following the demolition of one dwelling on land in Effingham. - Click for more >

D&M secure Planning Permission for the conversion of Moor Park House, Farnham
July 2007

Planning permission has been secured for the conversion of Moor Park House, Farnham, to 13 dwellings together with the erection of 11 new dwellings as enabling development. - Click for more >

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