Tag Archives: conservation area

What is an Article 4 Direction? A Homeowner’s Guide

“Article 4 Direction” – Don’t Panic, It’s Not as Scary as it Sounds!More >>

Planning Success – Planning Permission in Elwick, Hartlepool

We are happy to announce that our client, Graeme Pearson at GAP Design secured planning permission in Elwick,  Hartlepool, for the erection of a single storey flat roof extension to rear of an existing public house to provide restaurant area, conversion of existing former stables, storage area to provide 3no.… More >>

Understanding Significance and Avoiding Harm to Heritage Assets

The rules around developing in proximity to heritage assets can seem daunting at first, but understanding significance is the key to unlocking opportunities while avoiding unnecessary restriction.… More >>

Planning Success – Durham Conservation Area

In this case a planning application for 12 townhouses was submitted to Durham County Council on a vacant site within one of Durham’s Conservation Area.… More >>