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Seb Kouyoumjian
Sep 30, 20204 min read
Get Planning Permission: 6 Top Tips
Get Planning Permission: 6 Top Tips. Read them now.
John Baggott
Sep 30, 20203 min read
Can I build without Planning Permission? A Guide to Permitted Development
We deal with permitted development rights (PD) enquiries from our clients daily.
TP Editorial Team
Sep 30, 202010 min read
Planning Jargon: Explained
This is a guide to the most commonly-used terms in the world of planning and building.
Helen Winkler
Sep 10, 20201 min read
All Change in the World of Planning!
On 6th August the Government published a 'Planning for the Future' White Paper and a 'Changes to the current planning system:...
Helen Winkler
Sep 10, 20202 min read
Additional Reforms Proposed and Up-Coming Consultations
In autumn 2020 a review of the National Planning Policy Framework will be published for consultation. In the Spending Review, the...
Helen Winkler
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Investment in People, Skills and Technology
To implement the proposed new planning system outlined in the Government's 'Planning for the Future' White Paper, it is recognised that...
Helen Winkler
Sep 9, 20201 min read
Enforcement Given Greater Priority
The aim is to strengthen enforcement powers and sanctions (possibly with higher fines) to ensure the rules-based system will be upheld....
Helen Winkler
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Environment and Beauty Considerations
The ‘Planning for the Future’ White Paper proposes that: There will be a requirement for all new roads to be tree-lined introduced...
Helen Winkler
Sep 8, 20203 min read
Farwell Section 106 and the Community Infrastructure Levy!
The ‘Planning for the Future’ White Paper proposes that Section 106 Agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy would be abolished...
Helen Winkler
Sep 8, 20205 min read
Development Management and Design to Become More Prescriptive?
The ‘Planning for the Future’ White Paper proposes that specific development standards would be set out at a national level within the...
Helen Winkler
Sep 7, 20201 min read
Binding Housing Requirement
The 'Planning for the Future' White Paper proposes that there would be a binding housing requirement introduced using a revised standard...
Helen Winkler
Sep 2, 20203 min read
Local Plan Making Process
The 'Planning for the Future' White Paper proposes that there would be a statutory duty for local authorities to adopt a Local Plan under...
Helen Winkler
Sep 2, 20201 min read
What Will the New Priorities be for Local Plans?
The 'Planning for the Future' White Paper proposes that Local Plans will be required to be more focused on identifying site and area...
Helen Winkler
Sep 1, 20202 min read
England to be Divided Into Three Planning Zones
The ‘Planning for the Future’ White Paper proposes that the whole of England would be zoned into three categories - growth, renewal or...
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