Chrissy Farrer, a chartered town planner from Derby with over 20 years’ experience working in the public sector, has often thought about a move into the private sector and how this could be combined with flexible working hours, but the right opportunity never came along.… More >>
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New Use Class E – A ray of Hope for Britain’s Highstreets?
What is Class E use?
Introduced by the government in mid-2020, the new use Class E in the Use Class Order 1987 (as amended) covers establishments formally included in classes A1 (shops), A2 (financial and professional) and A3 (restaurants and cafes).… More >>
Changing Shopping Habits in a Post-COVID World: Where Does Planning fit in?
In a world dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Highstreet shopping quickly became a thing of the past last year, on a scale that could never have been foreseen.… More >>
A Practical Guide to Material Planning Considerations
When planning permission is being sought out for a new development, there are an endless number of potential objections and issues that may be raised by concerned local residents.… More >>
Planning Success – Charity Nurture Centre, Middlesbrough
Planning Success – Change of Use, Residential to Offices
We are delighted to have assisted our client by securing planning permission for change of use from a residential setting to a business hub within an area of Hartlepool.… More >>
The Tale of the Headington Shark
We love the tale of the Headington Shark, but if you don’t operate in the world of town planning, you may have never heard about it 🦈
Back in the 80s, Bill Heine wanted to “liven up his house”, so he commissioned his friend to create an eight-metre (25ft) shark which would sit on his roof, perpetually appearing as though it had just crashed into the house from the sky.… More >>
Can we afford NOT to build a Green Home?
Sustainable and environmentally conscious, Green Homes (or eco homes) are fast becoming a popular consideration for self-builders and renovators alike.… More >>
Planning Success – Rural Commercial Enterprise
Another successful retail scheme for our Helen Heward, we’ve started to call her the retail Queen!… More >>
Do you need Planning Permission for a Garden Office?
The ‘Garden Office’ is becoming increasingly popular as more and more people are working from home.… More >>