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Delivering commercially viable expert results
July 2018

Introduction About KEW Planning

KEW Planning is an independent planning consultancy
providing professional, commercially valuable planning
advice in relation to acquisition of sites (due diligence);
advising on planning strategies, preparation of planning
applications and appeals.
Managing Director, Kathryn Williams, created KEW
Planning in July 2018, following 13 years’ working in two
multidisciplinary practices in the private sector. This
involved working predominantly within the South East of
England and South Wales.
KEW Planning understands the complex nature of the
planning system, which is consistently being updated to
make the planning process quicker and easier. However, all
these legislative amendments can complicate the system.
KEW Planning has the knowledge and experience to
help guide you through this complicated system. KEW
Planning will provide reliable advice, to help maximise
the development potential of your land / site, and present
sound strategies to deliver a successful outcome, within
project timescales.

KEW Planning has particular experience of:
Heritage assets (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas).
Residential development (affordable housing, market
housing and student housing).
Commercial development (offices, industrial and
warehouse units, and retail).
Healthcare (hospital and life sciences).
Education (Private Institutions, Academies, High Schools).

Contents

Introduction 3 Kathryn Williams, Managing Director KEW.

What does KEW stand for 4 Contact
E: [email protected]
Services 5 T: (0)7723 307613

Track record 6-10

Client testimonials 11

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What does KEW stand for? Services

Knowledgeable KEW Planning is able to provide a vast range of services, examining the potential for development,
alternative uses, and whether sites / land are suitable for the promotion of development.
The approach is one which anticipates the requirements of clients and appreciates We have experience of a wide variety of sectors, including but not limited to residential, commercial,
the wider context. We will commit to understand as fully as possible your strategic hotel, education, leisure and heritage assets.
direction and operating model as this, based on our experience, will lead to proactive and Site Appraisals / Due diligence
innovative solutions. oposed PropCo with airport operations to assist in delivering growth We offer the ability to undertake due diligence on sites, identifying any risks prior to acquisition.
for the airport and wider city region economy. Planning Appraisals are also available which provide a site or building’s potential for development,
categorising any constraints and challenges to inform the acquisition or providing the planning
Experienced strategy to proactively set out solutions to overcome any constraints.
Pre-Application
With particular reference to our planning and project management skills, KEW has an We have the ability and vast experience of having pre-application meetings with planning officers
exceptional record at delivering developments for a range of clients in various sectors. (which may include statutory consultees such as the highways authority) to negotiate the planning
KEW is experienced at managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex planning matters and agree all the necessary supporting technical reports that would be required to validate
permissions within strict timelines. Our ability to advise clients on the right partners and and determine the application.
to secure planning permission which is deliverable, sets us apart from our competition. Community Consultation
Bringing innovative and proactive ideas to projects, which are derived from our extensive We understand that stakeholder engagement and public consultation is paramount to the success
experience from delivering major projects. in obtaining planning permission. KEW Planning has vast experience of organising and undertaking
exhibitions to explain and clarify development proposals to a range of statutory stakeholders, the
Wins public and other relevant bodies.
Pre-Application Consultation
KEW will go all-out to maximise value, ensuring that proposals receive planning In Wales, Since 1st August 2016 it is mandatory for any Planning Applications in Wales for major
permission. KEW has an excellent track record – achieving a 98% success rate for gaining development (more than 10 dwellings or 1000m² for commercial schemes) to be subject to a Pre-
Planning Permissions. KEW aims to limit the cost of the process, whilst picking the best Application Consultation (PAC) process.
path to success. We provide a bespoke service in undertaking PAC’s for the planning application process, be it on a
planning application being promoted by ourselves or for any other developers and architects for their
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The PAC process and our services involves undertaking a set procedure for publicising the application
(site notices, consultation with landowners and neighbours and hosting the draft application
documentation on our website under the Consultation tab), undertaking formal consultation with
community and statutory consultees, addressing responses received and preparing a PAC report for
submission with the Planning Application.
Planning Applications (with and without project management)
We submit and successfully negotiate planning permissions for several projects each year. From
outline and hybrid applications, to detailed permissions (full).
The objectives, deliverables, programme, communication, reporting and risks are agreed at the outset.
Regular communication with the client throughout, with well-structured, and early dialogue around
risks and outlining the strategy is provided.
To ensure our solution delivers on time, we assess and respond to statutory responses and other
deadlines and apply good project management within the agreed programmes.
Planning Appeals
We have a proven track record of success for clients at Appeal. Our experience and thorough approach
to the preparation of evidence maximises our chances of success.
Strategic land site promotion
KEW Planning conducts site searches, examining the potential for infill development surrounding
settlement boundaries. Upon conducting a site analysis, the site is examined for the potential for
promotion for development through the development plan process.

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Track record Summix Ltd

Poets Corner, 56 – 58 City Road, Cardiff

Kathryn Williams and Boyes Rees Architects have secured planning permission at Cardiff City
Planning Committee on 23rd November 2016, for 124 student beds with an 11 storey iconic
tower that acts as a landmark piece of architecture on City Road, on behalf of Summix Ltd.
The building replaces the Poets Corner public house and Plumb Centre, which are 2 storeys in
height. The scheme evolved considerably during the determination and makes considerable
public realm improvements along City Road with the widening of the pavement up to 5m to
the edge of the road.
The scheme will seek to meet the rising demand for purpose built student accommodation,
allowing the release of housing stock within the stress areas of Cathays and Roath.
This innovative and unique building represents high quality architecture that contributes
positively to the changing townscape of this part of the City.

Lovell LLP

Merthyr Vale, Merthyr

Application P/15/1845 was approved on 15th October 2015, which permitted the construction
of a new spine road named Golwg Yr Afon, serve the development site. The road has now
been constructed and includes a roundabout, pedestrian footpaths and cycle paths and 5
access points into the subject site.
The site is the former Merthyr Vale Colliery and there are two mine shafts located to the east
of the site. The scheme has considered the development constraints by providing a buffer
zone between the locations of the two mine shafts and the boundary of the unit plots,
ensuring no impact for residents.
The site is a vital element in the mid valleys regeneration and will sustain the vitality of the
existing settlements in the area, providing a welcomed contribution to housing with the
additional benefit of a significant affordable housing contribution.
Kathryn Williams secured permission, on behalf of Lovell Partnerships Ltd for the
development of 152 residential units, including 43 affordable housing units (26%), at the
Riverside development site in Merthyr Vale.

Park Place Estates

Land to rear of 35-37 Charles Street, Cardiff

Park Estates successfully obtained planning permission for 8 luxury apartments at planning
committee on 8 February 2017.
The proposal will provide a modern, funky and high quality designed 5 storey building, which
would help to regenerate Wesley Lane, with enhanced landscaping to the rear of Charles
Street in Cardiff City Centre.
Matt Jones Architects and Kathryn Williams acted for Park Estates. A fantastic scheme to add
to the vibrancy of the City Centre.

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Track record Charnwood Group

23-24 Park Place, Cardiff

Kathryn Williams secured planning permission for:
• Change of use of the ground floor to a flexible commercial

unit of restaurant or professional financial services use
(Class A3 / A2).
• Change of use of the upper floor two floors to x4 two bed
and x1 one bed residential apartments (Class C3).
• Refurbishment of the front and side elevations and insertion
of a window in the side elevation.
• Landscaping to the front of Park Place.
There was no interest in the premises in the existing use, despite
a comprehensive marketing campaign. The development also
brings the building back into an active use and would positively
enhances the setting of the Conservation Area.
The development improves the visual appearance of 23-24 Park
Place and delivers a front elevation that relates to neighboring
properties in a more positive manner, preserving and enhancing
the appearance of the Conservation Area.

Renaissance Retirement Telereal Trillium

Wantage Police, Wantage, St Agnes Road, Gabalfa, Cardiff
Oxfordshire
We successfully challenged the site allocation of the Government
The scheme involved the redevelopment of the existing Offices for sole health use at the Local Development Plan
Magistrates’ Court and Police Station for 32 retirement Examination Hearings, which resulted in site being shown as
apartments. ‘white land.’ This resulted in a significant capital receipt in the
Part of the site is within a Conservation Area, and there were disposal of the site to the University Hospital Wales.
several listed buildings adjacent. The site was subsequently,
post submission of the planning application, allocated for
car parking and mixed alternative land uses in the Draft
Neighbourhood Plan.
Through successfully challenging the allocation at planning
committee, the application was approved. The detailed
design, massing, materials and articulation were key planning
considerations.

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Principality Building Society Testimonials Client Testimonials

Principality House, The Friary, Cardiff “A huge thank you to you and the whole team. I’ve been
extremely impressed with your diligence, professionalism
The Headquarter of Principality Building Society in Cardiff City Centre will and forward-thinking throughout, in what wasn’t the easiest
be modernised throughout following receipt of planning permission in process.”
July 2015. Niamh O’Connor, Summix Ltd
The works include remodelling the dated ground floor reception, an
extension to create a new coffee shop and public realm improvement “Kathryn has provided sound and robust planning
works on The Friary. The project team was led by Franks + Toms advice through the preparation of planning appraisals /
Architects and Kathryn Williams. statements, or pre-application meetings, which has aided in
the marketing and disposal of several sites from the Ministry
Abergavenny Fine Foods of Justice (MoJ) portfolio. The town planning service the
MoJ has received from Kathryn has assisted in obtaining
Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate, Blaenavon extremely good capital receipts on these sites specifically.
Kathryn is highly professional, provides regular client
Planning permission was secured by Kathryn Williams on 15 December at Planning Committee, with a unanimous vote to approve feedback and good quality advice/reports.”
by Members, on behalf of the world famous Abergavenny Fine Foods (AFF), following the destruction of the food production unit in Guy Egerton-Smith, Ministry of Justice
July 2015.
The scheme sought the replacement of the food production unit, with an extension of 348 sqm, and the inserting of a mezzanine “Kathryn is very competent at her job, extremely
level to provide offices, meeting rooms and customer tasting suits (total increase in floorspace of 2555sqm). This resulted in a larger knowledgeable as a planner, driven in her dealings and
footprint and the raising of the roof (by 4m) to increase the overall bulk and massing of the building. negotiations with planning officers, able to meet tight
The subject unit sits within the Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate, and the Blaenavon World Heritage Site Industrial Area, flood deadlines when also managing other consultants (some
zone C2 and is adjacent to the listed Big Pitt museum, with an escape route to the museum running directly below the proposed who have challenging traits), challenges us as a client
extension. The scheme was considered to be acceptable in terms of the visual impact on the Blaenavon World Heritage Site when we might be on the wrong track and is always
Industrial Landscape.; the proposed increased in parking provision to 74 is adequate for the proposed factory extension and the up-to-date with national, regional and local government
scheme is considered acceptable in terms of highway safety. planning policy and how it could affect Fusion as a student
AFF is delighted with the result, and works have commenced in order to meet the production requirements for Christmas 2016. accommodation developer.”
Paul Miles, Fusion Students
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‘’Kathryn is a highly motivated planning professional
offering an excellent service to her clients. Kathryn is very
knowledgeable and provides realistic and commercial
planning advice which can be relied upon to make sound
business decisions.
Kathryn has the ability to develop a strategy to overcome
planning obstacles and promote sites through the
planning system. Kathryn is also happy to take on the more
challenging sites and would be a valued member of any
Design Team.’
Rhys Parry, Pobl Group

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