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bptw partnership

Uk
Planning history
111 public planning applications
Planning approval rate
90% approved
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Planning history

bptw partnership’s real planning history from UK council applications — where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2011–2024

approval rate89%
planning applications111
approved schemes83
councils worked in9

What they work on

The kinds of project bptw partnership has filed planning applications for.

  • Rear extension1
  • Extension1
  • Basement17
  • New dwelling17
  • Change of use3
  • Listed building / conservation1
  • Shopfront / commercial3
  • Demolition36
  • Roof / fenestration1

Where they’ve worked

Each pin is a planning application, coloured by its recorded decision.

Council experience

Recent planning applications

  • RefusedAlma Estate EN3Details submitted pursuant to reference 19/03624/VAR: sustainability assessment (41), Phase 2A, in respect of submission of planning application under Section 73 to amend conditions 2 (approved drawings), 3 (phasing plan), 7 (residential units), 8 (non-residential floorspace) and 52 (car parking provision) of outline planning permission 15/02039/OUT, as amended by 17/04670/VAR, to facilitate minor changes to residential unit numbers from 993 to 1,080, building heights, development zones, non residential floorspace, landscaping and play provision and parking provision in relation to Phases 2A and 4 of the Alma Estate, Enfield,EN3. Submission of Environmental Statement Addendum.Enfield · 2024
  • ApprovedAlma Estate EN3Details pursuant to ref: 19/03624/VAR: Phase 2A and Phase 4, Construction Traffic Management Plan (51), for the submission of planning application under Section 73 to amend conditions 2 (approved drawings), 3 (phasing plan), 7 (residential units), 8 (non-residential floorspace) and 52 (car parking provision) of outline planning permission 15/02039/OUT, as amended by 17/04670/VAR, to facilitate minor changes to residential unit numbers from 993 to 1,080, building heights, development zones, non residential floorspace, landscaping and play provision and parking provision in relation to Phases 2A and 4 of the Alma Estate, Enfield,EN3. Submission of Environmental Statement Addendum.Enfield · 2022
  • ApprovedWest Ham United FC Development Site Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to Condition 16 (Operational Waste Management Strategy) attached to planning permission 18/03349/VAR dated 22 November 2019Newham · 2021 · E13 9AZ
  • WithdrawnFelnex Trading Estate 190 London Road Hackbridge SM6 7ELNon material amendment to approved application C2016/73625 which allowed the 'Variation of condition 3 (Phasing Plan), 18 (Mitigation), 24 (Heating/Energy) and 44 (Drawing Numbers) (minor material amendment application) of previously approved Outline application no. C2014/68760/OUT to determine access and layout for up to 725 dwellings, a food store with a net sales area up to 2564 square metres, 948 square metres of additional retail floor space within Class A1, 6100 square metres of office and workshop space within Class B1(a), (b) and (c), 7740 square metres of assisted living accommodation (Class C2), 565 square metres of health facility and 98 square metres as a community room together with energy centre, open space, children's play space, landscaping, car parking and access roads,' to allow for extensions to working hours.Sutton · 2020 · SM6 7EL
  • Approved152A LEE HIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5PRApplication for the demolition of existing car garage and construction of part 4 and 5 storey building comprising 17 new dwellings and commercial space (Use Class B1) at ground floor and basement level with associated car parking, cycle parking, recycling and refuse facilities at 152A Lee High Road, SE13.Lewisham · 2020 · SE13 5PR
  • ApprovedLoughborough Park Estate, Loughborough Park Road LondonApproval of details pursuant to condition 20 (Design Assessment and Final BREEAM Certificate relating to the Community Centre and Condition 21 (BREEAM Post Construction Review certificate to the Community Centre) of Planning Permission ref: 15/01281/FUL (Demolition of remaining original blocks on site (Kenwood House, Pyrford House, Elveden House, Moyne House and the Guinness Community Centre) and construction of three blocks (C2, D and E), ranging from five to twelve storeys in height to provide; 276 new residential units; a replacement community centre and ancillary office space; new landscaping, amenity and children's play spaces; vehicular/pedestrian access and routes; car and cycle parking; refuse provision and all other associated works. Full planning permission in respect of Phase 3 of the Loughborough Park Estate redevelopment) granted on 18/08/2015.Lambeth · 2020
  • ApprovedWest Ham United FC Development Site Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to part discharge of Condition 8 (external noise) relating to blocks D & E only attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13th July 2016.Newham · 2020 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedBecontree Heath Development Althorne Way, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham,Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 14 (crime prevention) and 34 (bird and bat boxes) in respect of planning permission 16/01975/FUL.Barking and Dagenham · 2019
  • ApprovedBecontree Heath Development Althorne Way, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham,Application for approval of details reserved by condition 18 (car parking management and allocation strategy) in respect of planning permission 16/01975/FUL. ,,Condition 17,JNY8596-03A - Becontree Heath - Car Parking Management and Allocation StrategyBarking and Dagenham · 2019
  • ApprovedWest Ham United FC Development Site Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to Condition 29 (Cycle Storage Details) attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13 July 2016Newham · 2019 · E13 9AZ
  • RefusedWest Ham United FC Development Site Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to Condition 6 (landscaping and a maintenance scheme) part discharge for Block B & B1 only, attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13 July 2016.Newham · 2019 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedWest Ham United FC Development Site Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to Condition 7 (Contamination) attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13 July 2016 Partial discharge of Condition 7, Part C of Block L & M (Phase 3) onlyNewham · 2019 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedBOND HOUSE, GOODWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6BLDetails submitted in compliance with Condition 13 - Materials and Design Quality (reveals and soffits) for the planning permission referenced DC/14/90267 dated 29th June 2016 for the demolition of the existing part 2/part 3 storey building and construction of a part 6/part 7/part 10 storey building, including lower ground floor to provide 89 residential units and 862sqm of B1 commercial space to include artist studios, with associated balconies, courtyard, landscaping, cycle and refuse storage at Bond House, Goodwood Road SE14 6BL (as amended).Lewisham · 2019 · SE14 6BL
  • ApprovedWest Ham United FC Development Site Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to Condition C32, Part C only (Programme of Archaeological Site Work) - attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13 July 2016Newham · 2019 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedWest Ham United FC Development Site Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details in pursuant to part discharge of Condition 6 (Landscaping and maintenance scheme) relating to Block L and M only - attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13 July 2016.Newham · 2018 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedDevelopment Site Between 17 And 27 And Rear Of 27 To 35 Church Road Hendon London NW4 4EBSubmission of details of condition 11 - Part 1c (Method Statement) and 11 - Part 2 (Remediation Report) pursuant to planning permission 15/04738/FUL dated 13/04/2016Barnet · 2018 · NW4 4EB
  • ApprovedWest Ham United FC Development Site Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to part discharge of Condition 3 (Samples of all External Materials) for all materials apart from brick and mortar, Condition 4 (External Details) and Condition 5 (Bay Studies) for Block B and B1 only attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13th July 2016.Newham · 2018 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedWest Ham United FC Development Site Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to Condition 8 (Noise Exposure Category) and 11 (Sound Insulation) attached to planning consent 14/02893/FUL dated 13 July 2016 - Full discharge of Condition 11 and part discharge of Condition 8 for Block G onlyNewham · 2018 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedElla And Ridley Jacob House And Sam Beckman Centre 19 - 25 Church Road And 29 Babington Road London NW4 4EBSubmission of details of condition 5 (Window Details) pursuant to planning permission 15/04738/FUL dated 13/04/16Barnet · 2018 · NW4 4EB
  • ApprovedElla And Ridley Jacob House And Sam Beckman Centre 19 - 25 Church Road And 29 Babington Road London NW4 4EBSubmission of details of condition 30 (Boundary Treatment) pursuant to planning permission 15/04738/FUL dated 13/04/16Barnet · 2018 · NW4 4EB
  • ApprovedFormer Site Of Assembly Plant, Beam Park Development Site Thames Avenue, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham,Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (External Lighting) in respect of planning permission 18/00428/FUL.Barking and Dagenham · 2018 · RM9 6SA
  • ApprovedBOND HOUSE, GOODWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6BLDetails submitted in compliance with Condition 20 (a) - Ventilation for the planning permission referenced DC/14/90267 dated 29th June 2016 for the demolition of the existing part 2/part 3 storey building and construction of a part 6/part 7/part 10 storey building, including lower ground floor to provide 89 residential units and 862sqm of B1 commercial space to include artist studios, with associated balconies, courtyard, landscaping, cycle and refuse storage at Bond House, Goodwood Road SE14 6BL (as amended)Lewisham · 2018 · SE14 6BL
  • ApprovedHEATHSIDE AND LETHBRIDGE ESTATES (PHASE 4) BLACKHEATH HILL, LEWISHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE10 7QRContaminated Land details submitted in compliance with Condition 6 (iii) in relation to Phase 4, Block D of the planning permission DC/14/87335 (dated 28/10/2014) for minor material amendments to the planning permission DC/09/72554 dated 22 March 2010, as amended by planning permission DC/10/75267 dated 29 September 2010, DC/10/75395 dated 11 November 2010 and DC/12/81165 dated 24 January 2013 for the redevelopment of the Heathside and Lethbridge Estates, Blackheath Hill and Lewisham Road SE10, comprising outline planning permission (Phases 2-6) for up to 512 square metres of retail floorspace, 768 square metres of community floorspace, an energy centre and 1,054 residential units in buildings ranging from 3 to 17 storeys in height, together with car and cycle parking, associated highway infrastructure, public realmworks and provision of open space and detailed planning permission (Phase 1) for the redevelopment of land fronting onto Blackheath Hill for 138 residential units in buildings ranging from 4 to 7 storeys in height, together with car and cycle parking, associated highway infrastructure, public realm works and provision of open space; to allow for the provision of an additional storey on blocks Db, Dc, Fa and Fb and associated changes in the footprint and elevational treatment of both blocks (D and F) in Phase 4.Lewisham · 2018 · SE10 7QR
  • WithdrawnElla And Ridley Jacob House 19 - 25 Church Road London NW4 4EBSubmission of details of conditions 5 (Windows) 6 (Privacy Screens) pursuant to planning permission 15/04738/FUL dated 13/04/16Barnet · 2018 · NW4 4EB
  • ApprovedBOND HOUSE, GOODWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6BLDetails submitted in partial compliance relating to Condition 21 - External Lighting for the planning permission referenced DC/14/90267 dated 29th June 2016 for the demolition of the existing part 2/part 3 storey building and construction of a part 6/part 7/part 10 storey building, including lower ground floor to provide 89 residential units and 862sqm of B1 commercial space to include artist studios, with associated balconies, courtyard, landscaping, cycle and refuse storage at Bond House, Goodwood Road SE14 6BL (as amended).Lewisham · 2018 · SE14 6BL
  • ApprovedDevelopment Site At Former Chandos Lawn Tennis Club Wellgarth Road London NW11 7HPSubmission of details of condition 29 (Contamination Method Statement) pursuant to planning permission 15/06847/S73 dated 09/08/2017Barnet · 2018 · NW11 7HP
  • Refused30-32 NORMAN ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9QFChange of use of two live/work units into two 2x2-bed residential units with associated refuse and recycling storage, cycle parking, and amenity space.Greenwich · 2018 · SE10 9QF
  • No decisionLand Bound By Valley View, Leeside, Northbrook Road And Mayhill RoadDemolition of existing garages. Erection of 4no detached single storey self-contained residential dwellings with associated car parking, cycle storage, refuse and recycling storage and soft and hard landscapingBarnet · 2018
  • WithdrawnWest Ham United FC Development Site Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApplication under Section 73 to vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13/07/2016 - Proposal comprises internal and external amendments to Blocks H, I and J to provide an additional 24 no. residential units and Block F and G to provide 2 no. wheelchair accessible residential units. The overall consented number of residential units will increase from 842 to 866. This application is accompanied by a letter of conformity in relation to the Environmental Statement submitted with application 14/02893/FUL dated 13th July 2016 (which previously is not in accordance with one or more provisions of the Development Plan) (This application affects the setting of a Grade II listed building - Boleyn Tavern, 1 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 1PW) This application proposes land uses which are not in accordance with one or more provisions of the development plan.Newham · 2018 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedWest Ham United Football Club Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details in pursuant to part discharge of Condition 3 (Samples of all external surfaces) for Block B, B1, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M & N for brick details only - attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13th July 2016.Newham · 2018 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedWest Ham United Football Club Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details in pursuant to part discharge of Condition 6 (Landscaping) relating to Block A only - attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13th July 2016.Newham · 2018 · E13 9AZ
  • WithdrawnWest Ham United FC Development Site Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details in pursuant to part discharge of Condition 4 (Details of all balcony types, communal entrances, shop fronts and boundaries) and Condition 5 (Bay studies) relating to Block B and B1 only - attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13th July 2016.Newham · 2018 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedUP THE CREEK, 302 CREEK ROAD, DEPTFORD, LONDON, SE10 9SWReplacement of existing canopy with 5x awnings to front elevation.Greenwich · 2018 · SE10 9SW
  • Approved26A Church Lane London N2 8DTChange of use from Use Class B1a (office) to Use Class C3 (residential) to provide 5 unitsBarnet · 2017 · N2 8DT
  • RefusedLAND AT ENDERBY WHARF, CHRISTCHURCH WAY, GREENWICH, SE10Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of condition 23 (Water Transport Strategy) of planning permission dated 23/12/2015 (Reference: 15/0973/F).Greenwich · 2017
  • WithdrawnWest Ham United FC Development Site Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZNon Material amendment to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13th July 2016: Block B and B1 were originally consented under the extant site wide permission (LPA Ref: 14/02893/FUL) and are located to the northern area of the site. This application is made in order to regularise amendments to both blocks to meet structural design requirements which have arisen during the detailed design stage of the development.Newham · 2017 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedWest Ham United FC Development Site Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to condition 29 (Type and location of cycle parking facilities) attached to planning consent 14/02893/FUL, dated 13/07/2016 in relation to Block A only.Newham · 2017 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedWest Ham United FC Development Site Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details in pursuant to partial discharge of Condition 7(c) (Validation Report) relating to Block A only attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13th July 2016.Newham · 2017 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedWest Ham United Football Club Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to Condition 18 (Scope of S.278 Works) (relating to Blocks A, C, D, E, K, N, M and L) attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13th July 2016.Newham · 2017 · E13 9AZ
  • Refused26A Church Lane London N2 8DTChange of use from Use Class B1 (office) to Use Class C3 (residential) to provide (5 Units)Barnet · 2017 · N2 8DT
  • ApprovedChandos Lawn Tennis Club Wellgarth Road London NW11 7HPSubmission of details for condition 12 (Parking spaces) pursuant to planning permission 15/06847/S73 dated 09/08/17Barnet · 2017 · NW11 7HP
  • ApprovedDevelopment Site At Former Chandos Lawn Tennis Club Wellgarth Road London NW11 7HPSubmission of details for condition 32 (Ventilation/Plant Noise Report) pursuant to planning permission 15/06847/S73 dated 09/08/17 (amended description).Barnet · 2017 · NW11 7HP
  • ApprovedChandos Lawn Tennis Club Wellgarth Road Golders Green London NW11 7HP'Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) and Condition 7 (Telecommunications Installation), and removal of Condition 42 (Car Lift Maintenance Agreement) of Planning Permission ref: F/01319/12 dated 17/09/2014 for 'Erection of 45 self-contained units with associated car-parking, cycle storage, amenity space, landscaping, refuse/recycling access, following demolition of existing building and structures'. Variation to include of replacement of car lift with ramp; alterations to basement; relocation of sub-station; minor height increase to apartments and houses; installation of roof cooling plant and telecommunications equipment; alteration to energy strategy; internal layout revisions and altered accommodation mix; elevational detail changes including windows, doors and chimneys; removal of one parking space; and removal of conifer trees and sycamore tree on southwest boundary.Barnet · 2017 · NW11 7HP
  • ApprovedWest Ham United Football Club Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to Condition 7 (Ground Conditions) attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13th July 2016 in relation to part b only.Newham · 2017 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedWest Ham United Football Club Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to condition 3 (External Materials), condition 4 (External Details) and condition 5 (Bay Studies) attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13th July 2016, relating to Blocks L and M only.Newham · 2017 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedWest Ham United Football Club Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to condition 27 (Car parking provision) in relation to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13th July 2016Newham · 2017 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedWest Ham United Football Club Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to Condition 32 (Site investigation and post investigation assessment) relating to Block A only - attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13th July 2016 in relation to part C onlyNewham · 2017 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedWest Ham United FC Development Site Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZNon-Material Amendment to planning consent 14/02893/FUL dated 13/07/2016 - Changes to the internal layout and external appearance of block K and changes to the internal layout and elevations of block N.Newham · 2017 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedBOND HOUSE, GOODWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6BLDetails submitted in compliance with Condition 30 (Overheating and Cooling) for the plannng permission referenced DC/14/90267 dated 29th June 2016 for the demolition of the existing part 2/part 3 storey building and construction of a part 6/part 7/part 10 storey building, including lower ground floor to provide 89 residential units and 862sqm of B1 commercial space to include artist studios, with associated balconies, courtyard, landscaping, cycle and refuse storage at Bond House, Goodwood Road SE14 6BLLewisham · 2017 · SE14 6BL
  • ApprovedWest Ham United Football Club Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details in pursuant to Condition 9 (Mechanical Ventilation/Air Quality Management) attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13th July 2016, in relation to Block A only.Newham · 2017 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedBOND HOUSE, GOODWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6BLDetails submitted in compliance with Condition 6(a)(i) - Site Contamination for the plannng permission referenced DC/14/90267 dated 29th June 2016 for the demolition of the existing part 2/part 3 storey building and construction of a part 6/part 7/part 10 storey building, including lower ground floor to provide 89 residential units and 862sqm of B1 commercial space to include artist studios, with associated balconies, courtyard, landscaping, cycle and refuse storage at Bond House, Goodwood Road SE14 6BLLewisham · 2017 · SE14 6BL
  • ApprovedBoleyn Ground Marketing Suite Green Street Upton Park LondonNon-material amendment to planning permission 16/02219/FUL dated 18th August 2016 - internal and external changes to the marketing/sales suite, and amendment to the opening hours from 09:30-18:00 to 09:30-20:00 Monday-Sunday for a temporary period of five years.Newham · 2017
  • Withdrawn152A LEE HIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5PRFull Planning Permission for the demolition of existing car garage and construction of part 4 part 5 storey building comprising 17 new dwellings and commercial space (Use Class B1) at ground floor and basement level with associated car parking, cycle parking, recycling and refuse facilitiesLewisham · 2017 · SE13 5PR
  • ApprovedElmshurst Crescent Garages Land Adjacent To 90-100 Elmshurst Crescent And 35 Pulham Avenue London N2 0LRDemolition of existing garages and redevelopment to provide a 3-storey building comprising of 11no. self-contained flats and 2no. two-storey semi-detached dwellinghouses with associated access, amenity space, landscaping, car parking, cycle and refuse storageBarnet · 2017 · N2 0LR
  • No decisionWestbrook Crescent Garages Barnet EN4 9APDemolition of existing garages and erection of 2no semi-detached dwellinghouses with associated car parking and access, cycle storage, refuse storage and landscapingBarnet · 2017 · EN4 9AP
  • No decisionRyecroft Crescent Garages Barnet EN5 3BPDemolition of existing garages and erection of 2no. single-storey semi-detached dwellinghouses, with associated car parking, cycle storage, refuse storage and landscapingBarnet · 2017 · EN5 3BP
  • ApprovedWest Ham United Football Club Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to condition 7 part A (contamination PARTIAL DISCHARGE) attached to planning permission 14/02893/FUL dated 13.07.2016, relating to Blocks C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and N only.Newham · 2017 · E13 9AZ
  • ApprovedWest Ham United Football Club Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to condition 23 ( Delivery Service Plan) of planning approval 14/02893/FUL dated 13.07.16Newham · 2017 · E13 9AZ
  • Withdrawn152A LEE HIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5PRFull Planning Permission for the demolition of existing car garage and construction of part 4 part 5 storey building comprising 17 new dwellings and commercial space (Use Class B1) at ground floor and basement level with associated car parking, cycle parking, recycling and refuse facilitiesLewisham · 2017 · SE13 5PR
  • ApprovedWest Ham United Football Club Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AZApproval of details pursuant to condition 14 (piling method statement) in relation to Blocks B, B1, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N only of planning consent 14/02893/FUL dated 13 July 2016Newham · 2017 · E13 9AZ

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90% of bptw partnership's decided planning applications were approved (457 of 506 decisions across 8 councils). 592 applications tracked in total.

90%
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506
Decisions
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Councils
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