Category Archives: Collection Residential

Navigating the Maze: A Basic Guide to Planning Applications

Let’s be honest – the world of planning can seem like a bureaucratic maze.… More >>

Planning Success – Appeal Allowed for works to property in a Conservation Area, Durham

We are delighted and disappointed for this planning success, which relates to a property in a conservation area, Durham. … More >>

A Guide to Biodiversity Net gain in 2024

In our article change to timeline for 10% biodiversity net gain becoming mandatory we drew readers attention to the fact that on the 29 November 2023 the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities published the draft regulations and a suite of guidance relating to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).… More >>

What is an Article 4 Direction? A Homeowner’s Guide

“Article 4 Direction” – Don’t Panic, It’s Not as Scary as it Sounds!More >>

Converting Your Garage into Extra Living Space: What You Need to Know

We all love more space in our homes, whether it’s an office nook, craft room, or just a cozy snug.… More >>

Planning Success – Planning Permission in Elwick, Hartlepool

We are happy to announce that our client, Graeme Pearson at GAP Design secured planning permission in Elwick,  Hartlepool, for the erection of a single storey flat roof extension to rear of an existing public house to provide restaurant area, conversion of existing former stables, storage area to provide 3no.… More >>

Changes to Planning Enforcement Timescales

Homeowners and developers, take note – the new Levelling Up and Regeneration Act (LURA) introduces several changes to planning enforcement timescales aimed at strengthening planning enforcement across England.… More >>