Architecture & Planning Blog
Enforcement Appeal Allowed - Planning Permission Granted at Hill Rise, Hertsmere
Enforcement appeal allowed in Hertsmere, with the Planning Inspectorate granting permission and quashing the enforcement notice for a rear extension and patio.
Planning Approved: Airspace Development Delivering 9 New Homes in Hendon
Airspace development in Hendon, Barnet delivering nine new homes through the addition of two storeys, granted planning approval at committee.
How We Secured Planning Permission for a High-End Residential Extension in Cambridge
Planning permission approved for a high-end residential extension in Cambridge, delivering a refined contemporary family home through a carefully considered design and planning strategy.
Planning Permission Secured to Support Enforcement Appeal - Hill Rise, Hertsmere.
Planning permission approved in Hertsmere using a strategic enforcement approach, combining permitted development, lawful fallback and full planning to unlock a complex residential scheme.
Planning Approval Secured – Subdivision & Roof Extension - 25A Queens Parade, Friern Barnet Road, N11
Planning permission granted for a flat conversion and roof extension at 25A Queens Parade, Friern Barnet Road, N11 within Friern Barnet town centre.
Dual Planning Approval Secured First Time - 42 Haslemere Avenue, Barnet, EN4
Loft Conversion and Side Extension approved by Barnet Council through a planning strategy comprising of dual planning applications.
Planning Approval Granted – 126 Green Lane, St Albans
Residential extension at 126 Green Lane, St Albans approved by St Albans City and District Council.
Planning Approval Granted – Bush Hill Park Club, Enfield
Planning approval for a sunken green-roof indoor bowls and mini-tennis pavilion at Bush Hill Park Club, Enfield.
2 Tudor Crescent, Enfield – Planning Approval Secured
MSK Design secured full planning permission from Enfield Council for a rear dormer loft conversion at 2 Tudor Crescent, Enfield, delivering high-quality additional living space through intelligent planning strategy and architectural design.
Planning Approval Granted – 706 High Road, North Finchley
Planning approved for airspace development at 706 High Road, North Finchley — visual showing proposed new upper-storey flats above existing mixed-use building, designed by MSK Design Ltd
Planning Permission Granted – West Heath Drive, Golders Green
Front elevation of property on West Heath Drive, Golders Green, designed by MSK Design, with Planning Approved overlay.
Understanding the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
Whether you are just beginning your development journey or already knee-deep in planning conversations, it's essential to understand the foundation of national planning policy: the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
This blog offers a clear overview of what the NPPF is, how it is used and why it matters.
What is Prior Approval?
The term ‘prior approval’ is often mistaken as the same as permitted development, it is not. It is a step on the road to permitted development, but it is not confirmation that you actually have a development that is lawful (permitted). Be it short in description, it is exactly what is states….it addresses whether prior approval is required.
What is Permitted Development?
Our first blog in our Permitted Development series addressing our take on real considerations and issues in the world of Planning and how to use Permitted Development. To start off, lets discuss what Permitted Development actually is.
What is the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and how do this affect me?
How the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 affects me or my development and what to do. Do leave this to the last minute or fail to address your legal obligations.
Planning Permission, what is it and do I need it?
What is Planning permission? Understanding it and what to do is not a simple task. Are you looking for guidance? We have compiled a range of typical questions and discussion points to guide you along the way.
I need to extend my home, where do I start?
Start your development off on the right foot by selecting the right professional that you can work with.