Category Archives: Publications

Planning Success – Retrospective Planning – Double Garage in Hartlepool

Planning House are pleased to have assisted in securing planning consent for a double garage in the countryside in Hartlepool. … More >>

Can I Build a House in my Garden?

Can I Build a House in my Garden? If you have a garden you think is big enough to accommodate a new home – lucky you! … More >>

Practical Guide to Planning Conditions

Today we’re going to look at the basics of planning conditions.  If you’ve secured planning permission for a development it’s highly likely that planning conditions will be attached to your approval, these will be shown on your Decision Notice. … More >>

Affordable Housing Emergency

The Land Promoters and Developers Federation (LPDF) have published ‘An Affordable Housing Emergency’, to shine spotlight on the current lack of affordable housing supply in England.… More >>

Do I need a Town Planner?

Do I need to hire a Town Planning Consultant?

In a lot of cases the answer is NO!  If your proposed development is not complex for instance a house extension or a simple commercial development then don’t waster your money employing a town planner. … More >>

Top 10 Tips when considering Appealing a Planning Refusal

There’s nothing more frustrating than having an application refused. If that’s the situation you’ve found yourself in, we’ve produced an eBook…Appeals covering the basics of what you need to know if you are thinking of appealing a planning refusal. … More >>

A Practical Guide to Flood Risk

 

Today we’re going to take a look at Flood Risk and the Town Planning Process, covering the basic considerations you need to keep in mind if you’re looking to progress a development.… More >>

4 years or 10 year rules for a Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD)?

Are you thinking of selling or re-mortgaging, but never received planning permission?  Or are you being threatened with enforcement action for your existing development?… More >>

Nitrates & Nutrient Neutrality: Teesmouth & Cleveland Coast Special Protection Area / Ramsar

I know we have only just published an article on Nutrient Neutrality however as we’re based predominantly in the North East of England and 2 of our Team have worked in North East Council’s we’re taking a keen interest in the Nutrient Neutrality advice in the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast Protection Area.More >>