Geraint John Planning is pleased to announce that Zoe John has become a Chartered Town Planner, the ultimate qualification for the profession awarded exclusively by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Zoe, who joined the company in July 2015 has worked on a range of projects for the company including strategic and major schemes in …
GJP have recently secured full planning permission for the change of use of land at Lambourne Crescent, Llanishen from Sui Generis to Use Class B8, for the siting of 162 shipping containers of various sizes as self-storage containers. The proposals were considered to respond to the economic vision and objectives of the Local Development Plan, …
GJP are pleased to announce that two separate planning applications were recently approved at Hensol Castle, Vale of Glamorgan. The wider site is a Grade II Listed Historic Park and Garden, with the Castle itself being Grade I Listed. The first approval was for the provision of an amended functions area within the outer courtyard …
Double Success at Hensol Castle, Vale of Glamorgan Read More »
Demolition of the existing building on site and construction of residential development comprising 40 affordable apartments, 3 no. retail units, associated parking, landscaping and ancillary works. Land North of Rhodfa Fadog, Morriston Further to the Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) process which commenced on 26th October 2018, local residents are invited to attend a public consultation event …
GJP are delighted to announce that Alex Smith has been promoted to Associate Planner. Whilst Luke Grattarola has been promoted to Senior Planner, and Holly Martin promoted to Planner.
GJP has secured Planning Permission for a 20 affordable dwelling development in Lampeter for Hacer Developments Ltd, after an appeal was allowed by the Planning Inspectorate on 2nd October 2018. GJP acted as the Planning Consultant for the original planning application which was presented to the Ceredigion County Council Planning Committee Meeting on 11th April …
PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED AT APPEAL FOR 20 AFFORDABLE DWELLINGS IN LAMPETER Read More »
GJP have recently gained planning permission (through delegated approval) for the extension of the existing Euro Commercials Mercedes-Benz unit in Newport. The proposal sought consent for a two bay extension of the existing workshop unit, as well as the erection of associated signage. As such, a separate application for advertisement consent was submitted, which was …
DELEGATED APPROVAL FOR EXTENSION TO COMMERCIAL UNIT Read More »
In January 2017 Rhonnda Cynon Taf County Borough Council granted permission for the redevelopment of Aberdare Girls School to provide 26 no. flats and 18 no. new build houses. However, the site was subject to a restrictive covenant which prevented the property and land from being used for anything other than a school or recreation …
Removal Of Restrictive Covenant Allows The Development Of 44 Homes Read More »
GJP secured committee approval for the construction of a new student accommodation scheme for 361 bedrooms in Cardiff. The application was considered to be a high quality scheme, which represented an enhancement on a previously approved scheme on the site with a similar footprint and scale of development for circa 200 beds. The proposal will …
Committee Approval for 361-bed Student Accommodation in Cardiff Read More »
Following committee approval for a 3G Sports Pitch including floodlighting at Bolton School, Bolton, GJP successfully appealed the removal of two conditions attached to the permission. The two conditions we appealed related to a temporary 12-month permission and noise levels. The inspector allowed the appeal and deleted the two conditions from the decision notice. Importantly, …
Double Success for 3G Sports Pitch and Floodlighting at Bolton School Read More »
Luke Grattarola has become a Chartered Town Planner, the ultimate qualification for the profession awarded exclusively by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). The 25-year-old planner, who joined the practice in 2016, graduated from The University of the West of England with an RTPI-accredited degree in Town and Country Planning. Upon graduation he joined the …
We are pleased to welcome two new members to our team here at GJP. Elliot Carty and Hannah Jones have joined the company as Graduate Planners, both having recently graduated from Cardiff University.
GJP have recently secured committee approval for 20 residential dwellings in Pen Y Fai, Bridgend. The resolution to grant planning permission also ensured that appropriate connections are provided the existing public right of way, and for the creation of an access to the adjacent playing fields for residents of the community. Committee members resolved to …
Committee Success – Land off All Saints Way, Pen Y Fai, Bridgend Read More »
GJP have recently secured outline planning permission for the erection of a 9.5 MW Biomass Power Plant and 130,000 sq ft of low to zero carbon industrial floor space at Land off Rover Way, Cardiff. The permission includes full permission for the creation of a new access from Rover Way and includes permission for the …
GJP recently secured a resolution to grant at PCNP’s Development Management Committee in June 2018 for a residential led scheme including a hotel. The scheme included 32 shared ownership and market dwellings, 38 affordable housing along with a 63-bed Premier Inn hotel. In terms of the housing element, it was considered that the proposal …
GJP have recently secured committee approval for a residential strategic site in St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan. The resolution to grant planning permission for the residential development of Land off Cowbridge Road, St Athan for up to 253 residential units, a strategic access, open space and provision for a new cycleway / footway connection to …
GJP have recently secured committee approval for a resolution to grant outline planning permission for 750 homes, a new primary school and associated retail / office units in Garden Village, Swansea. The resolution to grant planning permission was unanimously approved my Committee Members, and received great support for the overall masterplanning and design ethos proposed.”
GJP have recently secured committee approval for two schemes in Swansea, South Wales. These include the resolution to grant planning permission for the residential development of Land off Christopher Rise for 11 dwellings, including 2 affordable dwellings. In addition, Committee members resolved to approve a full planning application which sought permission for the construction …
Dual committee success at Swansea – Christopher Rise, Pontlliw and The Dingle, Caswell Read More »
GJP are delighted to announce that Zoe Williams has been promoted to a Senior Planner. Zoe, who joined the team as a Planner in July 2015, has gained further experience and knowledge in spatial planning during her time at the company. Zoe is continuing to work towards her full RTPI membership after securing her Associate …
GJP are pleased to announce that they are the official sponsors of the Cardiff University School of Geography and Planning Football Club. The team is a student run club who field two teams in the IMG football leagues against approximately 26 other student teams. As well as competing against other students, they also play a …
Sponsorship of Cardiff University School of Geography and Planning Football Club Read More »
GJP has secured planning permission for residential development on infill land within the curtilage of a dwelling within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. The planning application was originally refused on three grounds,
GJP has secured planning permission for the demolition of an existing bungalow and the erection of a replacement dwelling and detached garage in Newport.
GJP has secured outline planning permission for the residential development of a disused reservoir outside of Bridgend. The scheme brings forward the development of 14 two storey residential units,
GJP have secured planning permission for the demolition of an existing building and the construction of a replacement dwelling.
Jack Pugsley, an employee at Geraint John Planning, has become a Chartered Town Planner, the ultimate qualification for the profession awarded exclusively by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
We are pleased to announce that Zoe Williams has recently become an Associate member of the RTPI. Zoe, who graduated from Cardiff University with a degree in Law, submitted her application for Associate membership after completing the necessary three years experience in spatial planning. Zoe will now begin to work towards the next step of …
GJP secured committee approval for the construction of a new student accommodation scheme for 295 bedrooms, including student flats, studio flats and town houses in Gloucester city centre. The application, set within a Conservation Area and on top of a scheduled ancient monument
GJP have recently secured committee approval for two schemes in Bridgend, South Wales. These include the resolution to grant planning permission for the re-development of a vacant and derelict site to provide a mixed-use development, which will provide 18, 100% affordable housing units and 2 retail units.
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