A town planning development appraisal is an assessment of site for development potential.… More >>
Category Archives: News
A Short History of the UK Town Planning System
Town planning, also known as urban planning, is the process of designing and managing the physical and social development of towns and cities.… More >>
Common mistakes made when applying for planning permission
In England, securing planning permission for a development project can be a complicated and time-consuming process. … More >>
Deemed Discharge of Planning Conditions
In England, planning conditions are requirements that are imposed on planning permission by local planning authorities to ensure development meets specific requirements.… More >>
Planning Success – County Durham
We are delighted to have secured planning approval for a new house in an urban fringe setting in County Durham. … More >>
Is the idea of ‘Community’ being lost in today’s fast paced world?
As town planners, we are constantly pondering the question of whether the idea of community is being lost in our fast-paced, digitally connected world.… More >>
Planning Success – Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use or Development
Planning House are delighted to have secure approval from Durham County Council for a certificate of lawful use confirming that permission had been implemented and a material start on site had been commenced before the permission expired. … More >>
Securing Planning Permission for a Site which has been Refused Planning Permission
Developing land that has previously been refused planning permission can be a complex process, but it is possible to succeed if the right approach is taken. … More >>
Planning Success – Discharge of Multiple Conditions
Planning House are extremely happy to secure approval for the discharge of multiple conditions relating to control of dust, surface water details, landscaping, conservation management plan, materials, lighting, levels, hard landscaping surface treatment, boundary treatments, waste management, cycle storage in relation to a recent approval for expansion of facilities at existing skills academy including provision of modular class rooms, offices, welfare facilities, tele handling tower, temporary timber framed bungalows (for training purposes), alterations to internal roads layout and car parking, including works to existing ponds and other associated works.… More >>
The UK Housing Crisis and Its Links to Town Planning
We’ve published articles about the Housing Crisis before, alongside other planning professionals, however when we see articles like the recent one by the BBC highlighting that rough sleeping is up more than a quarter in a year, we have to acknowledge that planning plays a fundamental part in tackling the issue.… More >>