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We are pleased to announce that Eimear is now the Designated Service Provider under the Historic Environment Service Provider (HESPR). Recognition under HESPR allows the IHBC to ‘recognise’, and publicly acknowledge, the historic environment service standard of a company on the basis of a corresponding professional endorsement..
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Due to the nature of our work, we will be seeking the services of a number of professional personnel including persons familiar with Vectorworks, Autocad, Cinema 4D, Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, ability to work with topo surveys, design and develop schemes in 2D, 3D and as visual models , Engagements are generally on a job-by-job basis and vary between simple domestic extensions to large residential schemes.
Keep an eye on our page, Twitter and Linkedin for updates and details - or email us direct with your CV. Working as part of a team to defend the decision of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council to refuse planning permission for an Aldi Store with 6 residential units above, adjacent but not within a Conservation Area, the appointed Inspector dismissed the appeal.
The Inquiry sat for 5 days in October 2017. After hearing evidence from both sides, including Murphy Associates on heritage and design matters, the Inspector agreed that a new store on the former Diary Crest site would detract from the character of the surrounding area and the setting of the Conservation Area. In carrying out the planning balance considered the harm to the character and appearance of the area and the 'less than substantial' (para 134 of the NPPF) to the setting of Conservation Area, would outweigh the public benefits identified. The Inspector also agreed with the EEBC on the issue of the sequential test for retail was failed due to a more suitable and preferable site having been identified, even though that site is in the ownership of another retail provider. The appeal was dismissed. APP/P3610/W/16/3160370 Murphy Associates were called to assist APD Ltd and Victoria Holland Architecture with a case involving conversion and extension works to a curtilage listed building of a low order but nevertheless important to the former historic grouping and main listed house. Following a review of the case and meetings on site including with the LPA, a revised scheme to provide annexed accommodation successfully obtained planning permission and listed building consent. So the humble former farm building will now be sustained and will be put to a sustainable use.
Eimear of Murphy Associates and Eddie of The Conservation Studio completed their second joint presentation to the Conservation Area Advisory Group on Eastbourne's Draft Town Centre and Seaside Conservation Area Appraisal. The consultation period runs to early October. So far approx. 200 consultation responses have been received.  Mid Sussex DC Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA) - Call for Sites is open from 4th September 2017 to 30th October 2017 for 5 or more homes. Do you have a site or land you wish to promote? Contact us for further advice.
Inspector rules bespoke home would harm the setting of listed buildings in the countryside25/8/2017 We were pleased to be informed of the dismissal of an appeal for a new dwelling within the countryside and setting of a listed building in Storrington. Murphy Associates provided consultee comments in respect of the initial submission expressing the opinion that harm would be caused to the setting of the designated heritage asset.
The main issues are: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the settings of the nearby grade II listed buildings, St Joseph’s Hall (the Hall) and the pair of cottages at St Joseph’s Hall (the Cottages); and whether the site would be a suitable location for a house, having regard to local and national planning policy concerning development within the countryside. The Inspector concurred with this view and duly dismissed the proposal stating that: "I consider that while there would be significant harm to the setting of the Hall and the Cottages, overall the harm to the listed buildings would be less that substantial, given that the development would involve no works to the listed buildings’ physical fabric. That being said I consider that there would be no public benefits to the listed buildings weighing in favour of this development. The absence of substantial harm to the listed buildings, in the Framework’s terms, however, does not usurp the statutory duty to have special regard to the desirability of preserving the setting of these listed buildings." The decision can be viewed at:https://public-access.horsham.gov.uk/public-access/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage The Ice and Tan House, Rock-a-Nore, Hastings to see new life as the home of the Old Town Surgery.25/8/2017 After a fraught planning process, Hastings Borough Planning Committee Members unanimously overturned Officers' recommendation for refusal of the use of the vacant Ice and Tan House as the home of the Old Town Surgery, Hastings.
Eimear Murphy of Murphy Associates teaming up with Patrick Arthurs of APD worked with the applicant's and vendor's teams responding and addressing every issue the LPA raised. Although recommended for refusal, we considered the reasons presented could not be defended. Patrick attended Committee to represent the applicants. Sense prevailed. Members approved the proposed use. The entire team are very pleased with the outcome! The case can be viewed at: http://publicaccess.hastings.gov.uk/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage - HS/FA/16/01010 Prepared by Eimear Murphy of Murphy Associates and Eddie Booth of the Conservation Studio, the draft appraisal is not out to consultation. The consultation period runs from Monday 7 August until Monday 9 October 2017. Follow the link below for the consultation on the Appraisal - http://planningpolicyconsult.eastbourne.gov.uk/consult.ti/TCS_CAA/consultationHome  Northern Ireland 's planning powers transferred to the 11 super councils in 2015. Over 2 years on generally the process had bedded in but there are still some niggling issues to be ironed out. Nevertheless, at Murphy Associates we are encouraged to see that the process is working.
It is encouraging to see so many planners returning to Northern Ireland to take up planning positions in the super councils and bringing with them experiences of the processes and procedures from England, Scotland and Wales. We work throughout England, Northern and Southern Ireland. We work for Local Authorities on specialist and complex projects, change and performance management, public inquiries and prosecution cases. We also work for private companies and individuals assisting with planning submissions and supporting statements, guiding clients through the maze of planning and the complex issues that each case can bring. We also provide a drawing service and access to a wide range of consultants that can be brought on board where required. With the processes now operating in Northern Ireland, we are well-placed to act as planning agents and consultants on a wide range of planning matters. |
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