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 >>
Category Archives: Collection HMO
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 Success – HMO
We are delighted to announce that we have assisted a client secure approval for change of use from a small scale (up to 6 residents) House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) to a large scale HMO up to 8 people.… 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 >>
Compromise – should you?
At its heart, planning is about comparing the benefits of a proposed development with the harm it would cause.… More >>
A Practical Guide to Development Plans
This article covers the basics of Development Plans in the English planning system, including the process of consultation and application. … More >>
Collaborate & Communicate: Meaningful Engagement is Crucial
The planning system can feel adversarial and even like a bit of a lottery at times, with seemingly arbitrary decisions being made on some planning applications.… More >>
How we’re more responsive than other town planning consultants
Chris Pipe, Founder and Director at Planning House was asked to explain how flexible working benefits her team of town planning consultants, growing the business and how this approach should be adopted more widely by the North East Chamber of Commerce.… More >>
HMO Planning Success
Planning House are delighted to announce that they have secured planning approval for change of use of a residential property in a conservation area to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for up to 7 individuals.… More >>
Town Planning… The Basics
Red tape. Jargon. Welcome to the world of Town Planning! And although there’s plenty of advice out there, it can be hard to find something that cuts through the confusion and tells you what you actually need to know.… More >>