The Corner House, Dorset
Unlocking the residential potential of an existing mixed-use building.
The Corner House is a proposed mixed-use development creating two additional residential units alongside the existing residential and commercial uses.
Key Features:
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Two additional residential units
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Existing commercial use retained
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Extension and adaptation of the existing building
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Improved street elevations
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Integrated cycle and bin storage
Early pre-application advice from Dorset Council was sought to test the principle of development before progressing to a full planning application. The response was positive, with the proposal considered acceptable in principle, subject to a minor design alteration.
Despite its modest scale, the scheme has required careful navigation of a newly adopted Neighbourhood Plan, affordable housing requirements, viability and the constraints of adapting an existing building.
A great example of the value of early planning advice in unlocking the potential of challenging sites.
Location: Dorset
Project Type: Mixed-Use Residential Development
Local Authority: Dorset Council
Status: Acceptable in Principle at Pre-Application Stage
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