As green belt numbers reach new highs, developers are rightly feeling the pinch of land constraints.… More >>
Category Archives: Collection Green Belt
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 >>