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Professional Bodies' Attitudes Towards AI in Construction
Professional bodies in the construction, engineering, planning and architectural sectors are adopting measured support for AI,...
cmackay113
Mar 262 min read


Muse has submitted a planning application to Solihull Council for the regeneration of Mell Square in Solihull town centre.
The application includes plans for up to 1,600 homes as part of a new mixed-use neighbourhood which includes shops, cafés, bars,...
cmackay113
Mar 202 min read


Can a Google Earth image trump a Real-life Witness?
We rely on Google for information, and councils use it for planning and enforcement decisions—but should they? The High Court has...
cmackay113
Mar 182 min read


The Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Key Changes and Impacts
Key Changes in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 1. Reforming Planning Committees A national delegation system will decide which...
TP Editorial Team
Mar 132 min read


Appeal Allowed in Solihull
We are pleased to report yet another recent appeal success, this time in Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) for a backland...
Seb Kouyoumjian
Mar 112 min read

‘Class Q’ consent is not the same as traditional planning permission
Agricultural buildings can be converted to dwellings under the Class Q procedure. Other the fact that the Class Q Permitted Development...
TP Editorial Team
Mar 111 min read


Understanding the Government’s New Approach to Green Belt
The UK government has introduced a new framework for Green Belt planning, redefining how land is assessed and categorised for potential...
TP Editorial Team
Mar 53 min read


Approved: New Home on Underused Nursery Land
We have secured full planning consent for a new three-bedroom detached house on a previously redundant site in Northfield, Birmingham....
Seb Kouyoumjian
Mar 31 min read
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