The Latest on Planning Changes: Summary of Key Proposals
/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 13-03-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} There looks to be a period of significant change ahead in the world of planning if emerging proposals come to full fruition. This document outlines a raft of proposed alterations
Racing Against the Clock: Securing Prior Approval Before New Planning Restrictions
/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 */.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Developers and planning consultants often face tight deadlines and obstacles when seeking prior approvals in areas where new planning restrictions are imminent. We encountered this challenge first-hand while working to
Fostering Growth: Supporting Housing, Agriculture, and Businesses Through Permitted Development Rights
/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} In this blog, we explore the proposed changes to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, as amended. This comprehensive consultation covers a wide range of areas,
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 26-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} The Community Infrastructure Levy is a charge which can be levied by local authorities on new development in their area. It is an important tool for local authorities to use
Residential Approval in Article 4 Areas
/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 26-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} PD and prior approval rights to change from commercial to residential use are widely known about in the property industry, certainly much more so than in 2013, when first introduced. Although
Class MA: Get it right first time
/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 26-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} It is crucial to get your Class MA application right the first time. Why? Because it can affect the legality and validity of the application. Class MA is a type of
Class MA & Permitted Development Rights – One Year On
/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 26-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Earlier this year we wrote about the (then) new Class MA permitted development (PD) rights and why we in the property consulting world, were so excited about it. Just to recap, the
Dealing with Delays in Planning Applications
/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 26-02-2024 */.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} When any planning application goes in, it requires monitoring and chasing. The job is only ever ‘half done’ just by submitting the application. Applicants need to chase up registration, and
What is the new Class MA and why are we so excited about it!
/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 26-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Class MA permitted development rights are fast becoming the single most effective tool for SME developers to rapidly increase the value of a site, without all of the risks of
Do I need a Planning Consultant?
/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 26-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Do I need a planning consultant? Many development projects start off on the wrong foot as a consequence of unfounded albeit well-intended advice. So while the usual advice is to