Good Will to All
Happy Christmas to all of our clients, contacts and friends and wishing you the very best for 2024!
Lucid have again made a donation to Serve Wessex rather than sending out Christmas Cards.
December 2023
Change Can Take Time
Following extensive negotiation on the terms of the required S106 and deed of variation associated with the remasterplanned Beam Park scheme (uplifting numbers by 947) the new planning permission has now been issued to Lucid. It will be great to see the site delivering to its potential.
November 2023
‘Loving It’
Lucid has now secured change of use of an existing unit in Whiteley town centre to facilitate use by McDonalds
October 2023
Easing the Pain
Lucid Planning have managed to regularise the position with a number of unauthorised advertisements erected by L&Q without consent.
September 2023
Following enforcement investigations by Hampshire County Council, Lucid have assisted a land owner who has been operating a construction aggregates storage and recycling facility near Andover in the production of a retrospective planning application. This included engagement with the Council and assistance with team selection in order to deliver a timely submission and prevent formal action being taken by HCC.
April 2023
Working with Birkett’s, Lucid have produced a Certificate of Lawfulness application on behalf of a business owner in Wiltshire relative to long term use of the site and operating outside of the consented hours to protect the business and fend off threatened enforcement action. A successful outcome will be vital to the continued operation of the business and protection of a number of local jobs.
March 2023
Lucid have been approach by a land owner relative to a site sitting adjacent to Beam Park to explore the potential for redeveloped of the locally listed building. Following an encouraging pre app work is to be progressed through agreement of a Planning Performance Agreement
February 2023
To ensure that phase 3 of the Whiteley Town Centre development is implementable in the future, Lucid have been assisting the Whiteley Co-Ownership (British Land and USS) with the discharge of pre commencement planning conditions as well as providing wider strategic and asset management advice.
January 2023
Following extensive pre application work with BeFirst, the GLA and wider technical consultees Lucid Planning, working with the project team, has secured a positive resolution from LBBD’s Planning Committee for a revised scheme for the former 2a to 8 phases of the Beam Park regeneration. The changes will accelerate delivery whilst delivering consent for an addition 947 units. It was great to work as part of a thorough and responsive team in securing this significant approval.
December 2022
After extended engagement post submission Lucid have delivered Drew Smith the required reserved matters approval for site 1.9 of the wider Whitehill and Bordon redevelopment. This will be an important phase of the wider transformational development.
November 2022
On behalf of Countryside, Lucid have secured planning permission for a marketing suite and show home to assist with delivery of the Town Hall regeneration scheme in Waltham Forest.
October 2022
To assist with the sale of a residential property Lucid recommended and secured a Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed vehicular access as a way of delivering a swift and robust position.
September 2022
Lucid are delighted to have secured positive resolution from New Forest District Council Planning Committee on behalf of Reflect Homes for a residential exceptions site in Blackfield. The positive result was secured through progression of a detailed application strategy which ensured that officers were able to support the proposal despite local opposition.
August 2022
Lucid have been approached by a locally owned solar farm operation to consider the potential of a large site at Barton Stacey.
July 2022
Acting with Forge Design, Lucid have been commissioned by a land owner to look at the strategic potential of their significant land holdings in Wiltshire, with subsequent formal promotion of the favoured sites.
June 2022
Lucid are thrilled to have been approached by Countryside Properties to assist with progression of the regeneration to take place in Waltham Forest, building on the success of their Town Hall scheme.
May 2022
Another planning permission has been secured for an outbuilding at a residential site in Shipton Dellinger.
April 2022
Working with Boyle and Summers, Lucid have been reviewing the development potential of an existing engineering site in Gosport. The mixed used scheme, part commercial and part residential, was well received by the Council paving the way for a formal planning application.
March 2022
Working with Forge Design, Lucid has been assisting the owner of a locally significant tin tabernacle looking at development options and have secured a positive pre app response for potential residential use of the site.
February 2022
Lucid have been approached by a veterinary practice in Chandlers Ford to assist with finding them a new location and to advise on the development potential of their existing site. The move will ensure the continued operation of the business whilst allowing it to grow and offer greatly enhanced services. Dialogue is on going with officers of Eastleigh Borough Council regarding sites and required planning approvals.
January 2022
To all of our clients and partners, we hope that you have a fantastic break (I think we all deserve it!).
We look forward to seeing you in 2022.
Once again Lucid will be donating to the charity Serve Wessex (https://servwessex.org.uk), in lieu of sending Christmas cards.
December 2021
After 2 years away we were delighted to once again host some clients/ partners as this year’s Absolute Radio Live event at the London Palladium in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. It was once again a fantastic night for a great cause. Thanks to all that attended.
November 2021
Lucid Planning are delighted to have been approach by Drew Smith to progress a Reserved Matters Application for one of the land parcels located within the larger Whitehill and Bordon strategic allocation. We are looking forward to being a part of this transformational development.
October 2021
Following substantial pre application work on collation of evidence, Lucid have secured a further Certificate of Lawfulness for use of an existing outbuilding as a separate dwelling. As such it is immune from possible enforcement action and can be marketed as a separate residential property. The client is delighted with the result.
September 2021
Following discussion with a client with a land holding in a National Park with aspirations for development, through lateral thinking Lucid Planning, working with Forge Design, managed to secure a Certificate of Lawfulness for a replacement ‘caravan’. Through working with the Caravan Act it was possible to secure agreement to what will be an outstanding dwelling.
August 2021
A lot can happened in five years, but when Lucid Planning opened its doors on 26th July 2016 it was difficult to imagine what was to come, including Brexit, Donald Trump, Covid and the Euro 2020 Finals, but we are pleased to say that we have survived them all. Accordingly, we would like to thank all of our clients and partners for their support over the last 5 years.
We are looking forward to the next 5 years and the further adventure and challenges that they will no doubt bring!
26th July 2021
Following an initial pre app Lucid Planning, working with Forge Design, is gearing up to submission of a revised pre app scheme for replacement dwellings in a Conservation Area, paving the way for a formal planning application to Tendring Council.
June 2021
Lucid Planning have received a resolution to approved further changes to the Beam Park scheme through the submitted S73 application relative to Phase 2 of the development, thereby continuing to make the most efficient use of the available brownfield land.
May 2021
Following adoption of a new Local Plan, Lucid Planning have worked with a landowner to bring forward a planning application for residential development on a site that is now within the Great Leighs settlement boundary. The application was submitted to Chelmsford City Council. Lucid was supported by a range of consultants, including Forge, Campbell Reith and iTransport.
April 2021
Through work on the detail of Phase 2A of the Beam Park development it became apparent that there was scope for improvement to the design approach which would have the benefit of delivering additional residential units, including affordable housing, whilst helping deliver a more coherent heights strategy for the site. Accordingly, on behalf of Countryside Properties and L&Q Lucid Planning has progressed a ‘Drop In’ application for the revised design approach, uplifting numbers by 100. At the same time a S73 and associated Reserved Matters Application have been lodged relative to insertion of an additional storey of development to one of the other residential blocks.
March 2021
Working for a range of clients this month Lucid has been active in producing and submitting a number of formal pre app submissions to Test Valley (dwelling in the countryside); Hampshire County Council (new waste water treatment plant); Haringey (reconfiguration of garden centre in Metropolitan Open Lane to retain facility and provide 60 dwellings); Tendring Council (reconfiguration of site to provide additional dwellings) and Epping Forest (replacement of garden centre with residential development).
February 2021
Working alongside Forge Design, Lucid Planning have commenced discussions with Historic England to find a viable use for one of the last remaining Martello Towers, being both a listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument. Although there is significant work yet to be done concepts were positively received which used the building and associated moat as a wedding venue with support facilities, capitalising on the unique building and panoramic sea views.
January 2021
This Christmas Lucid will again be donating to Serve Wessex in lieu of sending Christmas cards. Over the last 12 months the work of this charity has been more important than ever and we are delighted to support it, both via donation and Adrian giving his time.
Please feel free to also donate:
December 2020
Working for a range of clients this month Lucid has been active in producing and submitting a number of formal pre app submissions to Test Valley (dwelling in the countryside); Hampshire County Council (new waste water treatment plant); Haringey (reconfiguration of garden centre in Metropolitan Open Lane to retain facility and provide 60 dwellings); Tendring Council (reconfiguration of site to provide additional dwellings) and Epping Forest (replacement of garden centre with residential development).
February 2020
Lucid Planning welcomed the opportunity to support Forge Design in progressing a successful planning application for a substantial bespoke new dwelling in a Northamptonshire village Conservation Area.
November 2020
Working with house builder clients Lucid Planning have submitted representations to Barking and Dagenham’s emerging Local Plan to help shape local planning policy and ensure that future site potential is fully recognised.
October 2020
Lucid Planning is delighted that the Beam Park project has been recognised in this year’s national Planning Awards. It secured the award for Best Use of Publicly Owned Land, whilst also being the only project to receive a high commendation in the Planning Permission of the Year category.
It is a fantastic scheme and this is a great achievement which is thoroughly deserved by the entire team.
September 2020
Taking advantage of the new temporary fast track deemed consent route (Section 74B of the Planning Act), introduced on 19 August 2020, Lucid Planning progressed a formal submission on behalf of Countryside Properties to extend the conditioned construction hours at Beam Park. Relaxation of the hours is required to enable the developer to try and recover some of the time that was lost during site lockdown, as well as the ongoing reduced construction activity necessitated by social distancing.
August 2020
Having been newly appointed to the project, Lucid Planning has progressed a formal pre app for a residential development in Great Leighs.
July 2020
In support of Forge Design, Lucid Planning has been instructed by a land owner in Wiltshire to secure a new dwelling on a farm. Strategically it was considered that this was best achieved through utilisation of the formal prior approval process to convert an existing unused barn.
June 2020
Lucid Planning has been approached to assist progression of a new cemetery in the Green Belt in Rainham. Working with award winning architects, Patel Taylor, the scheme is to evolve through the Council’s formal pre app process. The project presents the opportunity to create a much needed local facility enhanced through iconic architectural and landscape treatment.
May 2020
We are delighted that the Beam Park project, for which Lucid Planning secured consent, has been short listed for Planning Permission of the year 2020.
April 2020
Having been contacted by Moreno Masey architects to assist with complex on going planning and listed building applications, Lucid Planning secured approval for a farm redevelopment in Hurstbourne Tarrant.
March 2020
Lucid Planning has coordinated, submitted and secured a Certificate of Lawfulness on behalf of the owners of the Ampfield Golf Club to formalise commencement of the previously consented planning permission for provision of events facilities.
February 2020
Another positive decision for Lucid with approval secured from Arun District Council for the Reserved Matters application for 90 residential units at a site in Pagham on behalf of Drew Smith.
February 2020
After extensive negotiation a positive decision has been secured from Winchester City Council relative to phase 3 of the Whiteley town centre redevelopment, to include additional retail floorspace and a 4 storey decked car park. The client, made up of British land and USS, is delighted.
February 2020
Lucid have been instructed by Reflect Homes to work alongside Boyle and Summers architects to develop proposals for a bespoke residential development at a greenfield site in Fawley.
January 2020
Lucid is delighted to announce that the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham and Havering have approved the S73 associated with the original cross boundary hybrid approval for the Beam Park development. The changes secured enable an improved design response to the specifics of the phased development.
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has also issued an associated Reserved Matters approval for phase 2B of the site, agreeing the detail of 330 units.
January 2020
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