Synergy Planning & Property Consultants

08/07/2025

We are delighted that both Listed Building and Planning Approval have been granted at Planning Committee for an extension to the rear of this Grade ii Listed Building together with the conversion of the first and second floors to create four flats. The ground floor and part of the first floor will be used as a dental surgery.
Historic painted panels will be on permanent display in a specially built room and available to be viewed by the public by arrangement.
Members of the Planning Committee were full of praise for this application. Councillor Hamandishe said “This is one of the most creative submissions I’ve seen”
Councillor Hamilton said “ I really like this application, it’s a sensitive development, fitting with historic asset, and it will enhance footfall on our high street with is great for economic regeneration”

16/04/2025

We are pleased to have gained planning approval for our client for some alterations to the proposed cladding and roof pitch for the new barn to be erected as a replacement for one of the existing barns at Cheneys Farm, Thong.
We look forward to seeing the development underway later this year.

17/12/2024

Site at the rear of Green Lanes London. Synergy overcame objections from the local planning authority on the grounds of access to the site, after working closely with the planners a proposal was approved for six self contained flats over 3 floors, creating 6 much needed homes on an area of unused ground.

12/12/2024

This listed disused building known as the Crown and Thistle pub, once a thriving business which had fallen into disrepair when the pub closed in 2018. The building needed a new lease of life and planning was applied for and granted for a 5 bedroom HMO. The proposal was to keep as much of the historic pub frontage as possible, whilst giving a light and open living area plus 5 bedrooms.

10/12/2024

The client came to us with a request to see if we could make use of the rear unused and scruffy parking area to the rear of his shops off the High Street in Otford. Our proposal was 4 self-contained 1 bed flats over 2 floors, whilst still maintaining some staff parking for the shop. This site was particularly difficult as a number of the High Street shop are listed buildings within a conservation area, with the rear of the car park was open countryside. Planning was approved earlier this month.

10/12/2024

Planning approval granted for this small rear extension to a semidetached house which now gives a great sized family kitchen room. Normally this type of rear extension would be permitted development but due to a previous 2 storey side extension planning was a requirement. If you have a similar proposal and you are unsure whether it’s permitted development, we are always happy to advise you.

13/11/2024

Just the word asbestos can be enough to put many budding property developers off a purchase. Fortunately, at Synergy we have extensive experience in handling such tricky redevelopment projects including this one in Higham. If you have a similar project that you require assistance with, get in touch on 01634 710 881 or email [email protected] and we can guide you through every step of the process.

Nuralite Redevelopment Synergy were instructed to undertake this large-scale project to carry out architectural design work for the owners of the existing business park. This project comprised a number of old industrial buildings which had been used as an asbestos roofing factory. This project had s...

25/10/2024

Have you heard about Biodiversity Net Gain? This new legislation came into effect in January and requires an ecology report to be included as part of certain planning applications. If you think you may be impacted by this change, take a look at our article on the subject and get in touch on 01634 710 881 or email [email protected] and we can guide you through every step of the process.

BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR PLANNING IN 2024 Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)-What is this and what does it mean for homeowners and developers? The Government has brought in a new Regulation given the very long title “The Biodiversity Gain (Town and County Planning) ( Modifications and ...

04/10/2024

Labour recently updated the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as part of their overhaul of the housing sector as they look to encourage an increase in homes being built in the UK. We have taken a look through this document and condensed down some of the changes which could have an impact on our client base. If you have a project where you feel our experience and expertise in planning permission for Kent and the Medway region, or further afield, would benefit, get in touch with Synergy on 01634 710 881 or email [email protected] and we can guide you through every step of the process. https://www.synergyppc.co.uk/changes-to-nppf-and-impact-on-uk-planning-policy/

Labour's changes to NPPF and its impact on UK Planning Policy Labour's changes to NPPF and its impact on UK Planning Policy Since coming into power, Labour have already started implementing and rolling out new guidelines relating to UK Planning Permission through the UK's National Planning Policy Fr...

25/09/2024

Any project can hit snags along the way and overcoming those hurdles is a key part of what we provide at Synergy PPC. This project, in Church Street Tovil, had several issues where our expertise was required to overcome planning challenges and ensuring that all detailed plans met the required UK buildings regulations. If you have a similar project that you feel would benefit from Synergy’s expertise, please call us on 01634 710 881 or email [email protected]

Church Street, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent. Synergy were pleased to be able to take on this exciting project in Maidstone. This was a project where assistance was needed on several fronts. Design alterations were necessary to ensure the clearing of planning conditions with Maidstone Council. Following th...

06/09/2024

Looking to redevelop on the site of an old, listed building, pub into new residential properties that turns out to be on the site of a Medieval Graveyard?! I’m sure the developers weren’t expecting some of the challenges they ran into along the way with this project, however, we were happy to be able to assist them in completing a successful build. You can find out more about this development here https://www.synergyppc.co.uk/portfolio/pelham-road/. If you have a, relatively, similar project that you require assistance with, get in touch with Synergy on 01634 710 881 or email [email protected] and we can guide you through every step of the process.

Synergy undertook the architectural design and gained planning approval for the development of four houses on this awkwardly shaped site. This site was sensitive having been the site of a listed building originally which burnt down so there was sensitivities about this. Also, it had long been consid...