In our first blog Part 1 Planning Appeals: What the Expedited Appeal Process Means for Applicants and Agents we looked at the significant changes introduced to the planning appeals process from 1 April 2026, including the expanded use of the Part 1 Written Representations, or expedited, procedure.… More >>
From 1 April 2026, the planning appeals system in England changed significantly.
Most planning appeals made under section 78(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, relating to applications submitted on or after that date, will now initially follow the Part 1 Written Representations procedure, also referred to as the expedited procedure.… More >>
The government’s Planning Newsletter has confirmed one of the most significant shifts in England’s planning system in over a decade: the introduction of Spatial Development Strategies (SDSs).… More >>
One of the most common questions we are asked at Planning House is: how long does planning permission actually take?… More >>
For small property developers in the UK, viability is the foundation of every successful project.… More >>
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 >>
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping the planning system in the UK.… More >>
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.
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 >>
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 >>
