Planning approval has been secured for the change of use of a vacant town-centre property in Consett, County Durham, from a café and office use to a small educational facility. … More >>
In our first blog Part 1 Planning Appeals: What the Expedited Appeal Process Means for Applicants and Agents we looked at the significant changes introduced to the planning appeals process from 1 April 2026, including the expanded use of the Part 1 Written Representations, or expedited, procedure.… More >>
From 1 April 2026, the planning appeals system in England changed significantly.
Most planning appeals made under section 78(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, relating to applications submitted on or after that date, will now initially follow the Part 1 Written Representations procedure, also referred to as the expedited procedure.… More >>
The new National Planning Policy Framework has arrived and it changes more than just the paragraph numbers.… More >>
Planning House has successfully secured planning permission for the installation of two front dormer windows in a property in Leeds.… More >>
Boundary walls often appear straightforward, but in planning terms they can become surprisingly complex, particularly where conservation areas, previous planning permissions or historic enforcement issues are involved.… More >>
Reaching 10 years in business is a milestone worth celebrating, especially in an industry as complex and ever-changing as planning.… More >>
The government’s Planning Newsletter has confirmed one of the most significant shifts in England’s planning system in over a decade: the introduction of Spatial Development Strategies (SDSs).… More >>
One of the most common questions we are asked at Planning House is: how long does planning permission actually take?… More >>
