Atlantic Industrials serves global customers spanning more than 50 countries. Retaining more than 7,000 different types of bearing stock at any one time, its export model demands significant storage space. With business thriving, Atlantic called upon Acland Bracewell to steer the plans and planning procedure for a large additional building on its current site.
As experts at securing planning permission for appropriate projects on Green Belt land, Acland Bracewell acted with speed to meet the needs of its client, as time was of the essence.
We prepared plans for the building, an HGV turning circle, and a car park, compiled a Drainage Strategy, and a Planning Statement for the application. Our experts also commissioned a topography survey and an exterior lighting scheme. Due to the scale of the project, which was almost 500m2 – the proposal was considered by the Planning Committee at South Ribble Borough Council.
Over the course of the planning process, we were able to build excellent rapport with the Planning Officer, who, in turn, upheld strong lines of communication. It was commented on that our planning application was particularly robust, allowing for an easy decision by the committee.
While some objection to building on Green Belt would usually be expected, the application was unanimously approved by the Planning Committee, and not a single objection was filed.
Just five months after instruction, we obtained Full Planning Permission and began working on discharging the conditions to enable the build to commence.
The new unit will help Atlantic drive its business forward to further success with its growing global client base.