What is a Tree Preservation Order?
Tree Preservation Orders (or TPOs) are placed upon trees that have been assessed and identified as having ‘amenity value’.… More >>
Category Archives: Publications
On International Women’s Day, We Ask – What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?
Every day is a great day to celebrate the amazing women in your life, but #InternationalWomensDay gives you an extra reason to do just that.… More >>
Is the Pre-Application Process Worth Doing?
At the end of a meeting with any new client regarding development potential of a site I am often faced with the question “so what’s the next step” and my response is usually one along the lines of “you COULD submit a preapplication enquiry” where I go on to list the many benefits of a pre-application submission (which I DO acknowledge) however I usually reluctantly caveat my response with “but it might not be useful in this instance”.… More >>
A Practical Guide to Heritage Statements
What is a Heritage Statement?
A heritage statement is an assessment of the significance of various types of heritage asset, exploring the impact of proposed developments upon these historical features.… More >>
Is it time to rebrand Green Belts?
For all the drama surrounding the ‘once in a generation’ reform of England’s planning system heralded by the various Government announcements in 2020, the most emotive and divisive planning issue of all was conspicuously absent – Green Belt.… More >>
Planning Success – Appeal Allowed for Residential Development
Planning House are very pleased to announce that we have secured planning permission via an allowed appeal for a residential development, up to 3 dwellings, on land outside of Esh Winning.… More >>
A Practical Guide to Modification of s106 Planning Obligation Agreements
What is a Section 106 Agreement?
A section 106 agreement (s106 agreement) is designed to make a development that would otherwise not be possible happen by securing mitigation measure and/or contributions from a developer; known as planning obligations. … More >>
A Practical Guide to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Today we’re going to take a whistle stop tour of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), covering all the basic considerations you need to keep in mind if you’re looking to progress with one.… More >>
Appeal Success – Hot Food Takeaway in Oldham
Planning House are delighted to have secured an allowed appeal where planning permission has been granted the inclusion of a hot food takeaway into an existing restaurant.… More >>
Planning Success – Change of Use in Hexham
Planning House are very happy to have secured the change of use of a retail shop (Use Class A1) into a nail bar (Sui Generis) in Hexham.… More >>