A Practical Guide to Listed Buildings

What is a Listed Building?

Structures or buildings that are of special significance, are classified as listed buildings establishing its architectural or historic value.… More >>

Planning Success – Residential Development, Hartlepool

Planning House are thrilled to announce approval subject to a s106 securing developer obligations outline consent for 5 dwellings for a residential development in Hartlepool. … More >>

A Practical Guide to Conservation Areas

What is a Conservation Area?

The purpose of a conservation area is to protect a location of particular historical or architectural interest, it is desirable to preserve or enhance its character or appearance.… More >>

Planning Success – Affordable Housing Co. Durham

It’s no surprise that we’re absolutely thrilled to have assisted securing planning permission for an affordable housing scheme as its the type of development we really get excited about. … More >>

Plans in place to support reopening of outdoor hospitality

So who’s looking forward to meeting for a glass of wine when the restrictions lift?… More >>

A Practical Guide to Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs)

What is a Tree Preservation Order?

Tree Preservation Orders (or TPOs) are placed upon trees that have been assessed and identified as having ‘amenity value’.… More >>

Is the Pre-Application Process Worth Doing?

At the end of a meeting with any new client regarding development potential of a site I am often faced with the question “so what’s the next step” and my response is usually one along the lines of “you COULD submit a preapplication enquiry” where I go on to list the many benefits of a pre-application submission (which I DO acknowledge) however I usually reluctantly caveat my response with “but it might not be useful in this instance”.More >>

A Practical Guide to Heritage Statements

What is a Heritage Statement?

A heritage statement is an assessment of the significance of various types of heritage asset, exploring the impact of proposed developments upon these historical features.… More >>