Category Archives: Collection Commercial

Planning Success at Recycling Facility in Hartlepool

We’re delighted to announce approval of a large shed (retrospectively) , extension to an existing shed and extension to the existing office building at J&B Recycling, an award winning recycling facility in Hartlepool.… More >>

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 >>

Planning for the Future Webinar

Earlier this week Chris Pipe from Planning  House was a key speaker in a webinar with partners Community Ventures and Bevan Brittan. … More >>

Planning Reform

 

Helen Heward, Associate at Planning House was interviewed by BBC Radio Tees about the planning reforms published by the Ministry of Housing Communities & Local Government in the Planning for the Future white paper. … More >>

The Value of Good Design in Planning

Good design is synonymous with good planning. Well-designed schemes are also dependent on effective communication, integration across various professional disciplines from the outset and for everyone to work towards the same vision.… More >>

Bar/Restaurant Open to Public in Business Planning Success

We’re delighted to have secured consent for a bar/restaurant, The Prickly Pear to be open to the public within a unit on a business and training centre known as the TAD Centre on Ormesby Road at the edge of, but not within, the Berwick Hills District Centre, Middlesbrough.… More >>

Powering the Economic Recovery

As lockdown restrictions are eased and the nation starts to arrive at a ‘new normal’, economists and environmentalists alike are arguing the economic stimulus plan could (and should) give renewable energy a greater role in powering the country’s recovery.… 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 >>