Understanding the English planning system can be a challenging task for businesses, particularly when dealing with commercial developments.… More >>
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How to Resolve Planning Breaches: A Guide to Enforcement Notices and Actions
As a planning consultant, we often find ourselves assisting clients with resolving issues relating to alleged planning breaches.… More >>
A Practical Guide to Use Classes in England
Understanding use classes is essential for anyone involved in property development, property investment, or property management in England.… More >>
Navigating Developer Contributions – A Guide to Section 106 Agreements
Developing property is never a simple process, but negotiating Section 106 agreements doesn’t need to be scary.… More >>
Planning Application Fee Changes Coming Into Effect
Developers and consultants need to be aware that changes are coming to planning application fees in England starting December 6th. … More >>
Do I need Advertisement Consent?
As independent town planning consultants, we at Planning House recognise the significance of Advertisement Consent, so in this article we aim to shed light on its importance and when it is required.… More >>
Pedestrianising High Streets: Creating Safe, Green Places Or Destroying Local Commerce?
Pedestrianising high streets involves prioritising pedestrians and creating car-free zones to transform bustling commercial areas into vibrant, people-friendly spaces.… 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 >>
Planning House Revisited – Sequential Assessment
Helen continues to revisit some of the tricky applications where approval was gained and development is starting to be delivered.… More >>