Wellingborough

Posted on Nov, 2023

Acting on behalf of a specialist warehousing developer, FWPD made pre-acquisition enquires to determine the lawful existing use and historic permissions affecting this 5-acre site in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Having undertaken a review of the adopted and emerging policies, FWPD assembled a pre-application pack and worked with North Northants Council to deliver pre-app feedback within our clients acquisition due diligence timescales. Following acquisition, FWPD oversaw delivery of prior approval notifications to enable the demolition of redundant buildings and a subsequent application was submitted for full planning permission....

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Ashford

Posted on Nov, 2023

Acting on behalf of a specialist warehousing developer, FWPD undertook all phases of planning work to deliver this new industrial warehouse on Orbital Business Park, Ashford. Prior to acquisition we advised our client on the issues and opportunities for their proposed use, an assessment of policy and historic uses. During the acquisition we assembled a pre-application pack and managed the pre-app process to align with their acquisition timescales. FWP coordinate the planning and design team for full application and secured permission subject to a Section 106 Agreement for our clients preferred...

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​Cambridge Street, Harrogate

Posted on Jul, 2019

​Acting on behalf of the BBC Pension Fund we advised on the sub-division and external changes to this prime retail unit in Harrogate. The anchor tenant, Miss Selfridge, had vacated leaving our client with a significant void. Despite being located in the Conservation Area, FWPD secured permission to subdivide the unit to create three separate lettable areas. The proposal included changes to the shop fronts and, controversially, a change of use from A1 to enable A3, which was strictly contrary to policy. FWPD managed the entire planning process and thanks...

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​Haybarn, Witney

Posted on Jul, 2019

​Following a refusal to grant planning permission by West Oxfordshire District Council, FWPD were instructed to appeal the decision to convert this low-value stable block located in open countryside into a private dwelling. Based on our submissions and comprehensive statement of case, FWPD successully overturned the decision and our clients secured permission, despite the proposal being contrary to policy, leading to a material uplift in value for an otherwise redundant asset....

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​Former Brooklands Bakery, Weybridge

Posted on Jul, 2019

​FWPD acted on behalf of Prologis UK to provide planning advice to inform their proposed acquisition of this former bakery on the Brooklands Industrial Estate, Weybridge. The site is 5.25 acres and FWPD advised on the relevant policy considerations and planning context relating to the sites location within a Conservation Area, being adjacent to the historic and world renowned Brooklands motor circuit and aerodrome. With the benefit of our advice Prologis successfully acquired the site and construction on a new 120,000sq.ft last-mile logistics facility is due shortly. Acting on behalf of...

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​Marion Court, Tooting SW17

Posted on Jul, 2019

FWPD are working on a variety of projects for specialist air-space developers, Apex Airspace. FWPD secured permission for their latest development comprising four unique, two bedroom penthouse apartments located above an existing retail and residential parade in up-and-coming Tooting Broadway. Acting on behalf of a specialist warehousing developer, FWPD undertook all phases of planning work to deliver this new industrial warehouse on Orbital Business Park, Ashford. Prior to acquisition we advised our client on the issues and opportunities for their proposed use, an assessment of policy and historic uses. During the...

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Bow Yard, Gillender Street London E3

Posted on Jul, 2019

Acting for the world’s largest owner and developer of logistics real estate FWPD are retained by Prologis UK and have secured planning permission and listed building consent for comprehensive alterations and extensions and a change of use to flexible B1c, B2 and B8 use of this Grade II listed Victorian multi-level warehouse building. Formerly occupied by Iron Mountain, Prologis are undertaking major refurbishment and conversion of the building to create a state of the art urban logistics facility serving East London domestic and commercial markets.   See video animation of the Bow...

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150 holborn redevelopment

150 High Holborn WC2

Posted on Nov, 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Working with Make Architects we’re delighted to be appointed by Dar Group in relation to their major redevelopment at 150 High Holborn WC2.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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40-44 Gatwick Road, Crawley

Posted on May, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Planning permission was granted in April 2016 for alterations to the exterior of an industrial building occupied by Eezehaul and extensions to the current parking arrangement. FWPD worked closely with Crawley Borough Council to secure planning permission.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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