Planning House have secure planning permission to change a large detached garage into a bungalow. … More >>
Category Archives: Collection Certificate of Lawfulness
Are ‘Extensions Of Time’ being abused by Local Planning Authorities?
I appreciate that this is a controversial topic and I think it is important to stress that I have been in both public and private sector roles agreeing to extend the time for determination of planning application.… More >>
When to Hire a Town Planner
Planning applications and all their potential complications can be daunting. With a million and one things to think about, it’s very easy to make oversights that could make life difficult for you in the long run.… More >>
How are planning applications decided? Delegated v Committee Decisions
Once your application has been submitted, it’s gone through the validation process, all consultations have been carried out and the statutory consultation period has expired a decision will be made- either approved or refused.… More >>
Compromise – should you?
At its heart, planning is about comparing the benefits of a proposed development with the harm it would cause.… More >>
Collaborate & Communicate: Meaningful Engagement is Crucial
The planning system can feel adversarial and even like a bit of a lottery at times, with seemingly arbitrary decisions being made on some planning applications.… More >>
How we’re more responsive than other town planning consultants
Chris Pipe, Founder and Director at Planning House was asked to explain how flexible working benefits her team of town planning consultants, growing the business and how this approach should be adopted more widely by the North East Chamber of Commerce.… More >>
A practical guide to a Certificate of Lawful Existing Use or Development (CLEUD) application
What is a Certificate of Lawful Existing Use or Development (CLEUD)?
A Certificate of Lawful Existing Use or Development (CLEUD) is a certificate that is legally granted by a Local Planning Authority to retrospectively legalise a previously unauthorised development. … More >>
Town Planning… The Basics
Red tape. Jargon. Welcome to the world of Town Planning! And although there’s plenty of advice out there, it can be hard to find something that cuts through the confusion and tells you what you actually need to know.… More >>
Certificate of Lawful Development Planning Success
Planning House secured a certificate of lawful development for an existing use after we demonstrated that a modern stable development changed to a dwelling without planning permission and had been in use in excess of 4 years.… More >>