OFFICE CLOSURE 25 – 26th JUNE
Please be advised that our offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week (25th and 26th June). All…
Key changes to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) expected from the end of July 2026
The Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regime, introduced under the Environment Act 2021, requires most developments in England to deliver at…
LANDOWNER AND TENANT NOTICES WITHIN PLANNING
One of the most common things which we see missed, or which surprises clients when we prepare applications, is the…
CHANGE TO PLANNING POLICY – SOUTH WORCESTERSHIRE COUNCILS
Planning policy is fundamental to the determination of planning applications because it provides the framework against which proposals are assessed,…
Planning Fees from April 2026
From April 2026, planning application fees in England will rise again as part of a new system of annual inflation-linked…
KEY CHANGES TO PLANNING APPEALS – APRIL 2026 APPLICATIONS ONWARDS
The Planning Inspectorate has published guidance which will fundamentally change how planning appeals are determined and it will result in…
2026 – THE YEAR OF MAJOR PLANNING REFORM?
A comprehensive rewrite of the National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework) is currently underway, with government consultation responses due in…
Prior Notification – the simpler route?
We do a lot of applications for more rural properties, and farming enterprises, which includes preparation and submission of prior…
New Projects for 2026? We can help!
…and just like that, it’s 2026 – Happy New Year! The New Year is most commonly associated with new beginnings…
Key Considerations in Managing Flood Risk Post-September 2025 PPG Update
In September 2025, the Government updated its Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) on flood risk and coastal change. These revisions significantly…
Christmas 2025
We can’t quite believe we are putting up Christmas opening times, but it is December next week! Just to let…
Appropriate Visibility, Parking Provision, and Highway Safety
When assessing planning applications, the issues of visibility, parking provision, and highway safety are often central to achieving developments that…