Plande is proud to showcase its expertise in securing timely planning permission for a vital educational project. We were appointed by our Client to facilitate the construction of a temporary ten-classroom teaching block. This crucial facility would house the school’s first student intake while their permanent building underwent development.
Project Objectives:
- Deliver a ten-classroom teaching block within five months.
- Minimize disruption to the existing college campus and surrounding community.
- Create a high-quality and cost-effective learning environment suitable for secondary school students.
- The design also required that the building could be easily reconfigured or extended for future use. Obtain planning permission within a short timeframe despite lockdown restrictions.
Challenge:
Obtaining planning approval within a strict timeframe, particularly amidst lockdown restrictions posed by the global pandemic.
Plande’s Solution:
- Fast-Track Planning Application: Our team of experienced planning consultants promptly assessed the project requirements and identified the most efficient route for securing planning permission.
- Collaborative Approach: We fostered close communication with the client, architect, and modular construction specialist to ensure a comprehensive and streamlined planning application.
- Expertise in MMC: Our understanding of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) allowed us to effectively present the benefits of modular construction to the planning authority, highlighting minimal disruption and a reduced on-site timeframe.
- Remote Efficiency: Despite lockdown limitations, Plande leveraged digital tools and communication strategies to maintain seamless collaboration with all stakeholders, ensuring timely application submission within eight weeks of receiving instructions.
Results:
- Planning Permission Granted: Through our expertise and diligent work, we successfully secured planning permission for the temporary teaching block. This crucial achievement ensured the project could proceed as planned, allowing the School to welcome its first cohort of students.
- Minimized Disruption: The approved use of MMC significantly reduced potential disruption to the existing college campus and surrounding community.
- Future-Proof Design: The modular construction approach also provides flexibility for future repurposing of the building to suit the evolving needs of the college.
Plande’s Impact:
This project exemplifies Plande’s dedication to delivering efficient and successful planning solutions. Our ability to navigate complex situations, collaborate effectively, and leverage our knowledge of modern construction methods played a pivotal role in ensuring the timely completion of this vital educational facility.
Considering a similar project? Contact Plande today to discuss how our planning expertise can help you achieve your development goals.
