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 >>
Category Archives: Collection Commercial
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 >>
Retail to Café Planning Success
Planning House are delighted to have assisted in securing the change of use from retail to café use with outside seating.… 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 >>