The planning system can feel adversarial and even like a bit of a lottery at times, with seemingly arbitrary decisions being made on some planning applications.… More >>
Category Archives: Publications
How we’re more responsive than other town planning consultants
Chris Pipe, Founder and Director at Planning House was asked to explain how flexible working benefits her team of town planning consultants, growing the business and how this approach should be adopted more widely by the North East Chamber of Commerce.… More >>
HMO Planning Success
Planning House are delighted to announce that they have secured planning approval for change of use of a residential property in a conservation area to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for up to 7 individuals.… More >>
The Housing Crisis: Why we need more social housing
England has a housing crisis. Not enough homes are being built, with a particular lack of social and affordable housing for those who are most at need in society.… More >>
One Year on, a Year that has changed my life…
A dramatic title but its true. Since starting with Planning House my life has changed dramatically, not just where I work but how I work and the impact that has had on my family but also what I do and my perspective on planning.… More >>
A practical guide to a Certificate of Lawful Existing Use or Development (CLEUD) application
What is a Certificate of Lawful Existing Use or Development (CLEUD)?
A Certificate of Lawful Existing Use or Development (CLEUD) is a certificate that is legally granted by a Local Planning Authority to retrospectively legalise a previously unauthorised development. … More >>
A Greener Future for Middlesbrough
Planning House secured planning permission for a large single storey building with footprint 60 metres in length and 55 metres in width at our client J&B Recycling Ltd’s waste processing plant in Middlesbrough.… More >>
Town Planning… The Basics
Red tape. Jargon. Welcome to the world of Town Planning! And although there’s plenty of advice out there, it can be hard to find something that cuts through the confusion and tells you what you actually need to know.… More >>
Introducing Claire Hattam
A new chapter in a career can be daunting, however my solid background with a North East local authority, has given me the perfect base from which to leap into a role in the private sector.… More >>
Certificate of Lawful Development Planning Success
Planning House secured a certificate of lawful development for an existing use after we demonstrated that a modern stable development changed to a dwelling without planning permission and had been in use in excess of 4 years.… More >>