Category Archives: Publications

An end to “Rabbit Hutch” houses?

Who can forget the headlines about office to residential conversions under permitted development rights which resulted in what the press endearingly termed ‘rabbit hutch housing’ Poor rabbits!!!… More >>

Mental Health and Town Planning

With an estimated 1 in 4 people living with a mental health issue, and COVID-19 forcing many of us to face additional stressors, psychological health in the UK is a more pressing issue than ever before.… More >>

Planning Success – Prior Notification change of use to residential

We are delighted to have secured change of use from a vacant shop within Class A1 to dwelling within Class C3, including external alterations considered reasonably necessary to convert the building via a prior approval process, saving the client time and money.… More >>

How Inclusive Town Planning can Help us all Thrive Post-Pandemic

With the UK back in a second national lockdown, what the future will look like is uncertain.… More >>

Planning Success – Affordable Housing in New Marske

Planning House are thrilled to announce that we have assisted our client to secure planning approval (subject to a legal agreement) for the erection of affordable housing (23 dwellings) with associated parking and landscaping land north west of Gurney Street, New Marske, Redcar and Cleveland.… More >>

Planning Success – Change of Use to residential, Co. Durham

Planning House have secure planning permission to change a large detached garage into a bungalow. … More >>

Planning Success – Hartlepool Children’s Home

Planning House are delighted that we have assisted in securing planning permission for a Children’s Home. … More >>

Planning Success – Extended Construction Hours Granted

Planning House are delighted to have used new legislation under section 74B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for a fast track deemed consent which allows conditions that limit construction site working hours to be modified. … More >>