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Daniel Watney LLP
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Daniel Watney LLP’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2012–2026
approval rate92%
planning applications91
approved schemes69
councils worked in10
What they work on
The kinds of project Daniel Watney LLP has filed planning applications for.
- Loft conversion2
- Rear extension8
- Side extension1
- Two-storey extension1
- Extension5
- Basement25
- New dwelling21
- Annexe1
- Change of use6
- Balcony / roof terrace21
- Boundary wall / fence / gates3
- Listed building / conservation2
- Shopfront / commercial3
- Demolition23
- Windows & doors7
- Roof / fenestration3
- Advertisement / signage5
- Solar / renewables1
Where they’ve worked
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Council experience
- Lewisham · 20 applications since 2017See planning experience in Lewisham
- Greenwich · 17 applications since 2016See planning experience in Greenwich
- Southwark · 15 applications since 2014See planning experience in Southwark
- City of London · 11 applications since 2023See planning experience in City of London
- Hammersmith and Fulham · 10 applications since 2012See planning experience in Hammersmith and Fulham
- Westminster · 10 applications since 2022See planning experience in Westminster
- Lambeth · 3 applications since 2017See planning experience in Lambeth
- Brent · 2 applications since 2020See planning experience in Brent
- Sutton · 2 applications since 2017See planning experience in Sutton
- Tower Hamlets · 1 application since 2014See planning experience in Tower Hamlets
Recent planning applications
- ApprovedEdward Alleyn House College Road London Southwark SE21 7ASNon-material amendment of planning permission 25/AP/2605 'Refurbishment of the existing almshouses, including replacement windows and introducing ventilation at the roof level'. NMA: To make an amendment to the entrance door to Block 4, by moving it inwards within the existing reveal.
- ApprovedSnow Hill Police Station 5 Snow Hill London EC1A 2DPSubmission of Inclusive Access Management Plan and Development and Infrastructure Phasing Report pursuant to discharge of condition 34 and 37 of planning application 22/00742/FULL dated 13/03/2023.
- ApprovedSnow Hill Police Station 5 Snow Hill London EC1A 2DPSubmission of Operational Management Plan pursuant to discharge of condition 35 of planning permission 22/00742/FULL dated 10.03.2023.
- ApprovedMast Quay Phase II, WOOLWICH CHURCH STREET, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 5BGSubmission of details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 11 (Circular Economy), Condition 14 (Overheating Mitigation), Condition 23 (Wheelchair Adaptable Unit Marketing Strategy), Condition 27 (Child Playspace), Condition 34 (Urban Greening Factor), Condition 38 (Delivery and Service Plan), Condition 39 (Vehicle Parking Location and Management Plan), Condition 40 (Electric Vehicle Charging Points), Condition 41 (Residential Cycle Parking) and Condition 48 (Replacement Balcony Treatments) and partial discharge of Condition 42 (Commercial Cycle Parking) of planning permission 25/0212/F dated 09/01/2025 (as allowed under Planning Appeal Ref. APP/E5330/C/23/3332209).
- ApprovedMast Quay Phase II, WOOLWICH CHURCH STREET, WOOLWICH, WOOLWICH, SE18 5BGAn application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with planning permission 25/0212/F dated 09/01/2025 (as allowed under Planning Appeal Ref. APP/E5330/C/23/3332209) to allow variations to the wording of Condition 4 (Facing Materials), Condition 16 (Foreshore and Intertidal Ecological Monitoring and Maintenance Scheme), Condition 17 (Landscaping Strategy), Condition 20 (Accessibility Plan), Condition 21 (Wheelchair Dwelling Plan), Condition 22 (External Accessibility), Condition 25 (External Lighting Plan), Condition 35 (Construction Travel Plan), Condition 36 (Residential Travel Plan), Condition 37 (Commercial Travel Plan), Condition 39 (Vehicle Parking Location and Management Plan), Condition 49 (Intertidal Zone - Detailed Design) and Condition 50 (Replacement Cladding).
- ApprovedMast Quay Phase II, WOOLWICH CHURCH STREET, WOOLWICH, WOOLWICH, SE18 5BGSubmission of details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 31 (Rainwater Recycling System) of planning permission 25/0212/F dated 09/01/2025 (as allowed under Planning Appeal Ref. APP/E5330/C/23/3332209).
- Approved2 Gallery Road London Southwark SE21 7ABConversion of a Class C2 boarding house to 7 Class C3 accommodation and construction of 2 new Class C3 dwellings, alongside associated landscaping.
- ApprovedThe Admiral Hyson Estate Galleywall Road London Southwark SE16 3PADisplay of illuminated hanging sign and tenant sign board.
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- ApprovedMast Quay Phase II, WOOLWICH CHURCH STREET, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 5BGSubmission of details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 45 (Water Saving and Monitoring Measures) and partial discharge of Condition 19 (Acoustic Report) of planning permission 25/0212/F dated 09/01/2025 (as allowed under Planning Appeal Ref. APP/E5330/C/23/3332209).
- ApprovedAtlas House 1 - 7 King Street London EC2V 8AUChange of use of Atlas House from offices (Class E) to hotel and ancillary uses (Class C1), together with associated alterations including replacement windows, creation of new level access and back of house doors, reinstatement of colonnade arch on Cheapside, new plant at roof level and other works
- ApprovedAtlas House 1 - 7 King Street London EC2V 8AUInternal and external alterations including replacement windows, creation of new level access and back of house doors, reinstatement of colonnade arch on Cheapside, new plant at roof level and other works in assocation with change of use of Atlas House from offices (Class E) to hotel and ancillary uses (Class C1)
- ApprovedSnow Hill Police Station 5 Snow Hill London EC1A 2DPSubmission of details of particulars and samples of the materials to be used on all external faces of Block A and Block B and the atrium including external ground and upper level surfaces including brick samples panels to be inspected on site pursuant to condition 21(i) of Listed Building Consent ref. 22/00743/LBC.
- ApprovedSnow Hill Police Station 5 Snow Hill London EC1A 2DPSubmission of details of particulars and samples of the materials to be used on all external faces of Block A and Block B and the atrium including external ground and upper level surfaces including brick samples panels to be inspected on site pursuant to condition 21(i) of planning permission 22/00742/FULL dated 13/03/2023.
- Approved9 Clifford Street London W1S 2FTDisplay of non-illuminated advertisement on construction hoarding measuring 5.016m x 12.005m for a temporary period from the date of this decision, to the 3rd March 2025.
- Approved18 Dekker Road London Southwark SE21 7DLConstruction of a single storey rear extension
- Approved27 Bream's Buildings London EC4A 1DZVarious works of refurbishment, repair and replacement of windows, including installation of double glazing.
- Approved27 Bream's Buildings London EC4A 1DZVarious works of refurbishment, repair and replacement of windows, including installation of double glazing.
- No decision9 Clifford Street London W1S 2FTExternal and internal alterations including installation of kitchen extraction duct, roof plant, and reconfiguration and ancillary works to the previously approved roof terrace. (Linked with 24/09051/LBC)
- No decision6 Agar Street WC2N 4HNReplacement of condensers on the roof with new equipment; and associated works. (Linked with 24/06776/FULL)
- ApprovedSnow Hill Police Station 5 Snow Hill London EC1A 2DPSubmission of: Circular Economy Statement Update; Climate Change Resilience & Sustainability Report; Substructure Plans and Drawings; and Technical Note pursuant to conditions 2, 4, 7 and 14 of planning permission 22/00742/FULL dated 10.03.2023.
- ApprovedSt Olaves And St Saviours Sports Ground Green Dale London Southwark SE22 8TXRemoval of existing chain link fence; installation of a palisade fence inclusive of 1no. double leaf gate to the side of the path that divides the sports field
- ApprovedLand East of Kellaway Road and South of 188-202 Holburne Road, kidbrooke SE3 8JGSubmission of details pursuant to discharge condition 42 (Electric Vehicle Charging Points) and condition 45 (Cycle Parking) of planning permission dated 18/05/2020 Ref:19/3654/MA.
- No decisionLauderdale Mansions Lauderdale Road London W9 1LXErection of roof extensions, with associated rear terraces and fire escapes; installation of lifts and lantern roof lights to lightwells; installation of rooflights to front roofslope; and associated external alterations in association with the creation of 6 self-contained residential units (6 x 2 bedroom) or (1 x 1 bedroom, 4 x 2 bedroom, and 1 x 3 bedroom) with associated works.
- Approved54 Keslake Road, London, NW6 6DGProposed single storey rear and side infill extension, rear dormer extension with 2 front rooflights to the dwellinghouse
- ApprovedMedical Centre 14 - 18 Newton Road London W2 5LTVariation of condition 1 (Approved Plans) of planning permission dated 28th April 2020 (RN:19/08283/FULL) for the Variation of condition 1 (approved drawings and reports) of planning permission (RN: 17/11306/FULL) for the Extensions to the existing building at roof, ground and lower ground level in connection with the provision of 961sqm (GEA) Class D1 floorspace and 9 residential flats (Class C3), together with associated parking) from RN:19/08283/FULL. Namely, amendments to the proposed materials including glazed brick to render within the lightwell, curved brick to straight brick to the area of curved elevation, bronze windows to powder coated aluminium windows and slate plinth to dark Portland stone plinth and amendments to the proposed roof including changes to the design of the link corridor roof, structural glass to curtain walling at the link corridor and a raise of the roof level where it must accommodate an existing stone architrave.
- Approved10 Fleet Place London EC4M 7RBInstallation and display of one internally illuminated sign measuring 3m high by 0.8m wide situated at ground level.
- Withdrawn10 Fleet Place London EC4M 7RBPlease refer to covering letter.
- Approved33 Bruton Street London W1J 6QUDisplay of a halo illuminated fascia sign measuring 22.6cm x 162cm.
- Refused55-91 Knightsbridge, 18 Duplex Ride 1 - 7 William Street London SW1X 7QUInternal alterations including partitioning to the internal retail floor, firestopping and floor and ceiling finishes
- Approved8 - 12 William Street London SW1X 9HLWorks of extension and refurbishment to 8-12 William Street, including the erection of a rear extension across ground and lower ground floors to provide additional Class E floorspace, extension of existing closet wing projection to provide a lift for the residential upper floors and new kitchen extract, removal of existing metal fire escape stairs and reconstruction of terraces, replacement shopfronts to front elevation and associated internal alterations. [Site includes 8-12 William Street]
- Approved81 Piccadilly London W1J 8HYAlterations to the building including removal of redundant roof level plant and water tank; provision of a small roof terrace at rear fifth floor level; enhancements to ground floor entrances (from Bolton Street); replacement of plant to the lower ground floor lightwell; and installation of new fascia sign (on Bolton Street)
- ApprovedUNIT 36, GEMINI PROJECT, LANDMANN WAY, LONDON, SE14 5RLDetails submitted pursuant to Condition 3 Cycle Parking Provision of planning permission DC/22/128165 dated 1 November 2022 at Unit 36, Gemini Project, Landmann Way, SE14.
- Approved81 Piccadilly London W1J 8HYDisplay of an externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 130cm x 85cm located adjacent to the ground floor entrance.
- ApprovedLand East of Kellaway Road and South of 188-202 Holburne Road, kidbrooke SE3 8JGSubmission of details pursuant to discharge condition 12(b) (BREEAM) of planning permission dated 18/05/2020 Ref:19/3654/MA.
- ApprovedLand east of Kellaway Road and south of 188-202 Holburne Rd, Kidbrooke, SE3 8JGSubmission of details pursuant to discharge condition 9 (Non Road Mobile Machinery), condition 48 (Refuse and Recycling Collection) and condition 50 (Substation) of planning permission dated 18/05/2020 Ref:19/3654/MA.
- Approved245 Hammersmith Road London W6 8PWChange of use of part of a ground floor unit from Use Class (A1) to Use Class E (a) and (b).
- ApprovedLand east of Kellaway Road and south of 188-202 Holburne Rd, Kidbrooke, SE3 8JGSubmission of details pursuant to discharge condition 20 (Landscaping), condition 21 (Ecological / Landscape Management Plan) and condition 52 (Replacement Trees) of planning permission dated 18/05/2020 Ref:19/3654/MA.
- ApprovedLand east of Kellaway Road and south of 188-202 Holburne Rd, Kidbrooke, SE3 8JGSubmission of details pursuant to discharge condition 2 (Materials) of planning permission dated 18/05/2020 Ref:19/3654/MA.
- ApprovedBrook House 229 - 243 Shepherd's Bush Road London W6 7ANVariation of Condition 2 (approved drawings) and Condition 35 (composition of ground floor) and removal of Condition 33 (hours of opening for the A1 unit) of planning permission reference: 2018/02776/FUL dated 26th July for "Change of use of building from offices (Class B1) with mixed commercial units on the ground floor into a hotel (Class C1) with commercial use on the ground floor; recladding of whole building to all elevations; erection of a two-storey roof extension; erection of a ground floor infill extension to the front elevation; and associated highways works". Amendments sought are alterations to the layout of the approved ground floor with a reconfiguration of the reception area of the hotel and removal of the A1 coffee shop unit; and associated alterations to the shopfront to remove the entrance doors to the A1 unit.
- ApprovedLand east of Kellaway Road and south of 188-202 Holburne Rd, Kidbrooke, SE3 8JGAn application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for a minor material amendment in connection with the planning permission Ref. 18/4041/F dated 07/08/2019 for Construction of a 2 Form Entry primary school; works include construction of new part 1/part 2 storey building with to provide classrooms, nursery, special educational needs facility, internal multi use sports hall, and administration offices; External spaces including play areas, landscaping, community use Multi-Use Games Area including floodlights, with changing facilities and amenities, separate vehicle and pedestrian access points, 69 cycle parking spaces and 16 car parking spaces including disabled parking for the variation of Condition 2 to replace the relevant approved drawings with revised drawings to allow : the construction of a new substation with associated access gates onto Kellaway Road; minor alterations to the hard and soft landscaping; increased fence height at the boundaries of the site; minor amendments to the proposed materials; and a revised lighting strategy.
- ApprovedGREENWICH DRY CLEANERS, 25 WOOLWICH ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 0JUConstruction of a mansard roof, rear extensions at first and second floor level and subdivision of the existing flat on the first and second floors to facilitate the creation of 2no. self-contained apartments and associated alterations to the existing ground floor shop front.
- Approved2 & 4-4A, Lonsdale Road, London, NW6 6RAReplacement of dormer window and single entrance door with double entrance door, installation of 5 air conditioning units (air source heat pumps) to rear of 4 - 4a, 1 new window and 1 rooflight to 4 Lonsdale Road and installation of 6 rooflights into 2 Lonsdale Road
- ApprovedINVICTA PRIMARY SCHOOL - DEPTFORD, BENBOW STREET, DEPTFORD, SE8 3HDReplacement of linking corridor between buildings, replacement of glazed roof to DT classroom, installation of entrance ramp in north-west corner, replacement of windows and doors across the site, re-design of soft landscaping areas, creation of secure scooter and cycle parking areas, creation of new entrance gate and alterations to fence in north-west corner and replacement of existing canopies and installation of new canopy.
- Approved1-3 COMET STREET, LONDON, SE8 4ANDetails submitted in compliance with condition 14(c) Living roof of the planning permission DC/15/92227 dated 19th November 2015 (as amended by DC/16/099588) for the demolition of the existing scaffolding yard (Class B8) at No 1-3 Comet Street, SE8 and the erection of 3, three storey plus basement three bedroom townhouses (Class C3) and a three storey plus basement block (Class C3) comprising 1, three bedroom maisonette, 1, two bedroom maisonette and 4, one bed flats with balconies, roof terraces, gardens, cycle and refuse storage areas.
- Refused1-3 COMET STREET, LONDON, SE8 4ANDetails submitted in compliance with condition 14(c) Living roof of the planning permission DC/15/92227 dated 19th November 2015 (as amended by DC/16/099588) for the demolition of the existing scaffolding yard (Class B8) at No 1-3 Comet Street, SE8 and the erection of 3, three storey plus basement three bedroom townhouses (Class C3) and a three storey plus basement block (Class C3) comprising 1, three bedroom maisonette, 1, two bedroom maisonette and 4, one bed flats with balconies, roof terraces, gardens, cycle and refuse storage areas.
- Approved1-3 COMET STREET, LONDON, SE8 4ANApplication for approval of details in connection with Condition 9(a), Storage of refuse and recycling, of the Planning Permission (DC/15/092227) dated 19th November 2015, for the demolition of the existing scaffolding yard (Class B8) at No 1-3 Comet Street, SE8 and the erection of 3, three storey plus basement three bedroom townhouses (Class C3) and a three storey plus basement block (Class C3) comprising 1, three bedroom maisonette, 1, two bedroom maisonette and 4, one bed flats with balconies, roof terraces, gardens, cycle and refuse storage areas, as amended by the s73 (DC/16/099588) dated 9th February 2017.
- Approved68A & 70A Woodlands Park Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9XAConstruction of single storey rear extensions and alterations to the windows at ground floor level of 68A and 70A Woodlands Park Road. (Reconsultation - Revised Drawings)
- Approved1-3 COMET STREET, LONDON, SE8 4ANDetails submitted in compliance with condition (6a) Sections and Elevations of the planning permission DC/15/92227 dated 19/11/2015 as amended by DC/16/099588 for the demolition of the existing scaffolding yard (Class B8) at No 1-3 Comet Street, SE8 and the erection of 3, three storey plus basement three bedroom townhouses (Class C3) and a three storey plus basement block (Class C3) comprising 1, three bedroom maisonette, 1, two bedroom maisonette and 4, one bed flats with balconies, roof terraces, gardens, cycle and refuse storage areas.
- Approved1-3 COMET STREET, LONDON, SE8 4ANAn application for non-material amendment under s96a of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990 to the planning permission DC/15/92227 dated 19 November 2015 (as amended by the Minor Material Amendment DC/16/099588 under s73 dated 9th February 2016) for the demolition of the existing scaffolding yard (Class B8) at No 1-3 Comet Street, SE8 and the erection of 3, three storey plus basement three bedroom townhouses (Class C3) and a three storey plus basement block (Class C3) comprising 1, three bedroom maisonette, 1, two bedroom maisonette and 4, one bed flats with balconies, roof terraces, gardens, cycle and refuse storage areas, in order to allow minor reconfiguration of approved lower ground floor layout, to include: 1. Creation of storage room to serve Unit 1; 2. Creation of storage areas to serve each bedroom of Units 1 and 2;3. Provision of enlarged lightwells to rear facing bedrooms of Units 1 and 2. 4. Amalgamating covered lightwell with lower ground floor space to Units 3, 4 and 5; 5. Removal of approved lower ground WC from Units 3, 4 and 5; 6. Subdivision of lower ground space to Units 3, 4 and 5.
- Withdrawn1-3 COMET STREET, LONDON, SE8 4ANDetails submitted in compliance with condition (6) Sections and Elevations of the planning permission DC/15/92227 dated 19/11/2015 as amended by DC/16/099588 for the demolition of the existing scaffolding yard (Class B8) at No 1-3 Comet Street, SE8 and the erection of 3, three storey plus basement three bedroom townhouses (Class C3) and a three storey plus basement block (Class C3) comprising 1, three bedroom maisonette, 1, two bedroom maisonette and 4, one bed flats with balconies, roof terraces, gardens, cycle and refuse storage areas.
- Refused1-3 COMET STREET, LONDON, SE8 4ANDetails submitted in compliance with Condition 6 (windows, balconies, basement light wells and roof terraces) of planning permission DC/15/92227 dated 17 June 2015, as amended by planning permission DC/16/99588 dated 9 February 2017, for the demolition of the existing scaffolding yard (Class B8) at No 1-3 Comet Street, SE8 and the erection of 3x three-storey plus basement three-bedroom townhouses (Class C3) and a three-storey plus basement block (Class C3) comprising 1x three-bedroom maisonette, 1x two-bedroom maisonette, and 4x one-bedroom flats with balconies, roof terraces, gardens, cycle and refuse storage areas.
- Approved112 Beddington Lane Beddington CR0 4TDApplication to clear conditions 4 & 6 of approved application D2017/76349/FUL
- Approved13-19 Croxted Road London SE21 8SZApproval of details pursuant to condition 32 (Solar Thermal Panels and Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays) of planning permission 12/04235/FUL (Demolition of existing buildings and the erection of a 4 storey building to provide either A1/A2/A3 on the ground floor and D1 Doctors surgery on the ground floor and first floor, and 9 self contained residential units above.) granted on 03.03.2014.
- Approved112 Beddington Lane Beddington CR0 4TDApplication to clear condition 3 of approved application D2017/76349/FUL
- Approved1-3 COMET STREET, LONDON, SE8 4ANDetails submitted in compliance with Condition 13 (boundary treatments) of planning permission DC/15/92227 dated 17 June 2015 for the demolition of the existing scaffolding yard (Class B8) at No 1-3 Comet Street, SE8 and the erection of 3x three-storey plus basement three-bedroom townhouses (Class C3) and a three-storey plus basement block (Class C3) comprising 1x three-bedroom maisonette, 1x two-bedroom maisonette, and 4x one-bedroom flats with balconies, roof terraces, gardens, cycle and refuse storage areas.
- Approved1-3 COMET STREET, LONDON, SE8 4ANDetails submitted in compliance with condition 5 (contamination) of the planning permission DC/15/92227 dated 19/11/2015 for the demolition of the existing scaffolding yard (Class B8) at No 1-3 Comet Street, SE8 and the erection of 3, three storey plus basement three bedroom townhouses (Class C3) and a three storey plus basement block (Class C3) comprising 1, three bedroom maisonette, 1, two bedroom maisonette and 4, one bed flats with balconies, roof terraces, gardens, cycle and refuse storage areas.
- Approved1-3 COMET STREET, LONDON, SE8 4ANDetails submitted in compliance with Condition 10 (cycle parking) and Condition 11 (hard landscaping) of the planning permission DC/15/92227: The demolition of the existing scaffolding yard (Class B8) at No 1-3 Comet Street, SE8 and the erection of 3, three storey plus basement three bedroom townhouses (Class C3) and a three storey plus basement block (Class C3) comprising 1, three bedroom maisonette, 1, two bedroom maisonette and 4, one bed flats with balconies, roof terraces, gardens, cycle and refuse storage areas.
- WithdrawnUnit 7 20 Union Road London SW4 6JPPrior approval for the change of use from Office (Use Class B1(a)) to 10 residential units (Use Class C3).
- WithdrawnUnits 1-5, 20 Union Road London SW4 6JPPrior approval for the change of use from Office (Use Class B1(a)) to 55 residential units (Use Class C3).
- ApprovedThe Catholic Club, 81-88 Beresford Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6BGDemolition and redevelopment of the former Woolwich Catholic Club for a part 7/part 11 storey building providing a mixed use development comprising gym use (Class D2) at basement and ground level and 59 flats above, together with associated works. The proposal is a major development; The proposal affects the Royal Arsenal Woolwich Conservation Area; The proposal affects the setting of listed buildings (Royal Brass Foundry - Grade 1 and Royal Arsenal Main Guardroom - Grade II). (RE-CONSULTATION - REVISED DESCRIPTION)
Heritage experience: 6 listed-building or conservation-area consent applications found in official planning applications.
Repeat local work: hired again on 4 different streets, at least two separate homes on each.
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