First Avenue Estates have a long and successful track record in achieving planning permission in order to create quality residential development sites.
We generally select sites that have been identified as under-utilised, and identify the most efficient process to implement residential-led urban regeneration/ redevelopment projects that typically may encompass other elements such as mixed use, commercial, office, retail or industrial. We very much look to create these development solutions whilst taking into account the locality and engaging with the community.
Using our wealth of technical and legal experience we are able to quickly acquire development sites that have such potential and in many cases we are able to efficiently deal with any complex issues that may arise.
Every potential development site is unique. We approach each of our site acquisitions with a view to achieving planning consent by designing the most effective and efficient scheme that is appropriate for the location. Combined with a design-led approach to each opportunity, we inevitably add value where others may not.
Achieving planning permission has become a very time consuming, risky and expensive process. We are able to not only commit our financial resources but also the expertise of our experienced team of consultants to achieve the desired result.
By working with our experienced partners we are able to assess, appraise and acquire such opportunities speedily and efficiently.
Our overarching aim is to create quality environments which appeal to everyone.
Development Projects
Farnborough, Hampshire
In partnership with Perfectfield Ltd, we acquired a non-conforming light industrial unit and created a scheme of 11 houses in a courtyard setting.
Central Reading, Berkshire
Planning has been granted by unanimous decision for 13 residential units and 1 commercial unit plus parking in a highly sustainable location close to Reading Town Centre.
The planning committee not only praised the scheme for its design and benefit to the micro location but also for the professional and collaborative approach taken by First Avenue Estates Ltd.
Frimley Green, Surrey
After close consultation with Surrey Heath Borough Council, First Avenue Estates Ltd were pleased to have been granted planning by delegated powers for 9 family houses on this highly desirable and sustainable development site.
Loxwood, Surrey
A stylish single detached dwelling at the heart of this charming village. We were mindful of its setting close to an important Grade II listed property and ensured its design provided for modern standards whilst retaining the charm that is prevalent elsewhere in the village.
West Drayton, Middlesex
A complex land assembly of existing B1 and B8 use class buildings which also required an inventive approach to historic commercial leases and tenancies. In addition to the site presenting challenges in terms of design and relationship with surrounding buildings we were able to assist the landowners in resolving tenancy issues.
The result is a modern scheme of luxury apartments, undercroft parking and a substantial ground floor commercial unit offering a variety of use classes situated in a key location immediately adjoining the Crossrail hub.
Camberley, Surrey
Having acquired the site after it had been previously refused planning permission we redesigned and progressed the scheme successfully through to a quality planning consent of luxury apartments close to the town centre.
Sandhurst, Berkshire
By a process of careful and sensitive land assembly coupled with an inventive view to highways and service issues this site provided quality three and four bedroom family homes.
Burghfield Common, Berkshire
By carefully planning and designing the site layout we were able to produce two executive detached houses whilst respecting the setting of an important local village house.
Camberley. Surrey
This site provides a modest collection of family homes well placed close to popular local schools. The acquisition involved the purchase of a long derelict house where we solved a number of incumbent legal issues. The land was heavily wooded and protected by a Woodland Tree Preservation Order. By working closely with our professional team and the Borough Tree Officer we were able to procure a planning consent which respected and retained all the important trees and other vegetation and also enhanced the site by carefully planned replanting.
Reading, Berkshire
Planning permission achieved for a scheme of apartments set in a courtyard style layout respecting and enhancing a Designated Heritage Asset which was refurbished and brought back to life.