Category Archives: Collection Commercial

A Practical Guide to Modification of s106 Planning Obligation Agreements

What is a Section 106 Agreement?

A section 106 agreement (s106 agreement) is designed to make a development that would otherwise not be possible happen by securing mitigation measure and/or contributions from a developer; known as planning obligations.  … More >>

Appeal Success – Hot Food Takeaway in Oldham

Planning House are delighted to have secured an allowed appeal where planning permission has been granted the inclusion of a hot food takeaway into an existing restaurant.… More >>

Planning Success – Change of Use in Hexham

Planning House are very happy to have secured the change of use of a retail shop (Use Class A1) into a nail bar (Sui Generis) in Hexham.… More >>

A Practical Guide to Permission in Principle Applications

What is Permission in Principle?

Permission in Principle (PIP) is a process of gaining planning permission, primarily reserved for housing development.… More >>

Mental Health and Town Planning

With an estimated 1 in 4 people living with a mental health issue, and COVID-19 forcing many of us to face additional stressors, psychological health in the UK is a more pressing issue than ever before.… More >>

Planning Success – Prior Notification change of use to residential

We are delighted to have secured change of use from a vacant shop within Class A1 to dwelling within Class C3, including external alterations considered reasonably necessary to convert the building via a prior approval process, saving the client time and money.… More >>

How Inclusive Town Planning can Help us all Thrive Post-Pandemic

With the UK back in a second national lockdown, what the future will look like is uncertain.… More >>

Planning Success – Hartlepool Children’s Home

Planning House are delighted that we have assisted in securing planning permission for a Children’s Home. … More >>

Guide to Development Plot Types

Today we’re going to give you a whistle-stop tour of the main plot types you can (and can’t!)More >>

The Effects of COVID-19 on our Towns and Cities

Right from the Black Death through to the more recent Ebola epidemics, public health crises have consistently impacted the way we think about the functioning of our towns and cities. … More >>