Change of Use: Former Bank to Office & Residential | Fytche-Taylor Planning
Expert planning consultants guiding commercial clients through mixed-use conversions in conservation areas, securing planning permission for office and residential developments.
Plans approved for new Orchard Landscapes HQ:
Change of Use of historic former bank to office & residential
Orchard Landscapes, a well-established commercial business, purchased a former bank building in Donnington with a clear vision: to create a functional office on the ground floor while adding self-contained residential units above.
Located within a conservation area, the building presented a number of planning challenges that required careful consideration of local policies and heritage constraints.
Our team at Fytche-Taylor Planning was commissioned to provide full planning consultancy support, guiding the client through the entire process to ensure the proposed change of use was achievable and compliant. We managed every aspect, from assessing site feasibility and preparing detailed plans, to liaising with the local planning authority and submitting the formal application.
The project required careful attention to:
Change of Use Planning: Converting the ground floor to a commercial office while adding residential accommodation above.
Conservation Area Considerations: Ensuring that the design respected the character and heritage of the surrounding area.
Mixed-Use Integration: Balancing commercial functionality with comfortable, self-contained residential units.
Regulatory Compliance: Navigating planning policies, building regulations, and prior approvals to secure consent efficiently.
By working closely with our client, we were able to secure planning permission, providing Orchard Landscapes with the flexibility to operate a commercial office while maximizing the building’s potential for residential use. Our guidance gave the client confidence at every stage, ensuring the project met their operational and investment objectives.
Why choose Fytche-Taylor Planning?
This project relied upon our expertise in complex commercial and mixed-use conversions, particularly where planning constraints, conservation areas, and building heritage require detailed knowledge and careful handling.
If you are a business or property owner looking to repurpose or develop a building, our team can provide the same expert, full-service planning support, helping you navigate change of use applications, conservation area requirements, and mixed-use developments.
