Category Archives: Collection Green Belt

Flexing the Green Belt: Adaptive Solutions for Growing Needs

As green belt numbers reach new highs, developers are rightly feeling the pinch of land constraints.… More >>

Planning Success – Discharge of conditions in Northumberland

Planning House were delighted to secure approval for the discharge of conditions associated with highways, noise management and surface water drainage in relation to a recent approval for change of use from agriculture to a commercial dog training business.… More >>

What is a Preliminary Risk Assessment?

Planning House work with some great companies, and one, Northpoint Geotechnical have written a useful article about Preliminary Risk Assessments (PRA) which is a common assessment required to accompany planning applications. … More >>

Frequently Asked Questions About Town Planning

There is not doubt about it Town Planning is a maze. If it wasn’t there would be no need for Town Planning Consultants!… More >>

Can I Build a House in my Garden?

Can I Build a House in my Garden? If you have a garden you think is big enough to accommodate a new home – lucky you! … More >>

Avoid Delays in Validating a Planning Application

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 >>

Planning Success – Green Belt Dog Training Use

We know that Chris is a crazy dog lady! So we’re over the moon that one of her schemes for a dog related use has been approved. … More >>

Do I need a Town Planner?

Do I need to hire a Town Planning Consultant?

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 Practical Guide to Flood Risk

 

Today we’re going to take a look at Flood Risk and the Town Planning Process, covering the basic considerations you need to keep in mind if you’re looking to progress a development.… More >>

Handy Guide to the Planning Application Process

We have created a very handy guide to the Planning Application Process! If you are about to dip your toe into the world of Planning by submitting a planning application, you may well feel a little apprehensive and bamboozled about the whole process.… More >>