The process of validating a planning application is undertaken by the Council to check that new planning applications are complete and include all relevant supporting information.… More >>
In a lot of cases the answer is NO! If your proposed development is not complex for instance a house extension or a simple commercial development then don’t waster your money employing a town planner. … More >>
A Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use or Development (CLPUD also known as a CLOPUD) allows you to obtain a decision from the Local Planning Authority that a proposed use or works does not require planning permission and is lawful under section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.… More >>
Are you thinking of selling or re-mortgaging, but never received planning permission? Or are you being threatened with enforcement action for your existing development?… More >>
The hot topic in planning at the moment is Nutrient Neutrality due to the recent advice issued by Natural England which has the potential to halt developments within areas identified.… More >>
We love sharing our success stories with you. This one is a complex case, but shows how having the right person looking at your planning issue is of fundamental importance, for this client Chrissy saved the day!… More >>
Something a little different for these certificate of lawfulness applications…
We’re generally contacted about unauthorised development and the need to secure a certificate of lawful development for an existing use or development (CLEUD). … More >>
Planning House are delighted to have secured planning permission to regularise works to a detached outbuilding to enable the use as a garage/store with ancillary living accommodation at a property in Swinton, Malton, North Yorkshire.… More >>
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 >>
Planning House have secure planning permission to change a large detached garage into a bungalow. … More >>
