Planning Permission Timelines UK: How Long Small Developments Really Take
One of the most common questions we are asked at Planning House is: how long does planning permission actually take?… More >>
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Collection Chris, Collection Residential, Publications
Back Garden Development: Unlocking the Hidden Value in Residential Plots
Back garden development, often referred to as backland or infill development, remains one of the most accessible and potentially rewarding entry points into UK property development.… More >>
Collection Appeals, Collection Chris, Publications
AI in Planning Appeals UK: Opportunities, Risks, and Expert Guidance
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping the planning system in the UK.… More >>
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Buying Without Planning Permission: The Real Risks Every Small Developer Should Know
Buying land without planning permission can be one of the most profitable strategies in small-scale property development, however it is also one of the most misunderstood.
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Managing Communication with a Local Planning Authority During Planning Applications
One of the most common causes of delay, friction, and avoidable refusal during the determination of a planning application is not policy conflict or technical weakness.… More >>
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Building Strong Relationships with Local Planning Authorities: Why It Matters
Securing planning permission is not determined by policy compliance alone. The manner in which proposals are presented, the consistency of engagement, and the professionalism of those managing dialogue with the Local Planning Authority frequently shape how smoothly an application progresses.… More >>
Collection Tourism, Publications
Universal Studios Bedford: Exciting Opportunity or Infrastructure Headache? A Planning Consultant’s View
When news broke that Universal Studios is exploring a major theme park in Bedford, my initial reaction was one of genuine excitement.… More >>
Collection Certificate of Lawfulness, Collection HMO, Collection Permitted Development, Publications
County Durham Article 4 Direction for HMOs, What Landlords and Developers Need to Know Before August 2026
Durham County Council has confirmed a non-immediate Article 4 Direction across County Durham, removing permitted development rights that currently allow the conversion of dwelling houses (Use Class C3) into small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs, Use Class C4) for 3–6 residents.… More >>
Collection Chris, Collection Residential, Publications
How Planning Applications Are Decided: Understanding Material Considerations
When you submit (or object to) a planning application, the decision isn’t based on personal views or how many people are for or against it.… More >>
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Types of Town Planners in England
Town planning in the England isn’t just about local councils approving housing estates or new supermarkets.… More >>