Tree Preservation Orders (or TPOs) are placed upon trees that have been assessed and identified as having ‘amenity value’.… More >>
At the end of a meeting with any new client regarding development potential of a site I am often faced with the question “so what’s the next step” and my response is usually one along the lines of “you COULD submit a preapplication enquiry” where I go on to list the many benefits of a pre-application submission (which I DO acknowledge) however I usually reluctantly caveat my response with “but it might not be useful in this instance”.… More >>
Permission in Principle (PIP) is a process of gaining planning permission, primarily reserved for housing development.… More >>
With an estimated 1 in 4 people living with a mental health issue, and COVID-19 forcing many of us to face additional stressors, psychological health in the UK is a more pressing issue than ever before.… More >>
We are delighted to have secured change of use from a vacant shop within Class A1 to dwelling within Class C3, including external alterations considered reasonably necessary to convert the building via a prior approval process, saving the client time and money.… More >>
If you’re new to the world of planning and development, prior approval may well be something you have never even heard of before.… More >>
Today we’re going to give you a whistle-stop tour of the main plot types you can (and can’t!)… More >>
Right from the Black Death through to the more recent Ebola epidemics, public health crises have consistently impacted the way we think about the functioning of our towns and cities. … More >>
There has been numerous changes in planning one of which under the Business and Planning Act 2020 allows an extension of time for permissions which lapsed between certain dates during the COVID-19 lockdown. … More >>
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 >>
