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…
The Importance of Discharging and Managing Planning Conditions
When planning permission is granted it is very rarely unconditional. Most approvals come with planning conditions – specific requirements imposed…
Consultation – Clows Top Garage (Outline Planning Application)
We are currently working to submit an Outline Planning Application (all matters reserved apart from access and drainage) for up…
Office Closure – Thursday 11th and Friday 12th
We will be closed, as an office, on both Thursday 11th and Friday 12th September this week. Voicemails can be…
Key Considerations When Seeking to Extend Your Home
Extending your home can provide much-needed space and add value to your property. However, before breaking ground, it is important…
Heritage in the Planning System: How is this considered in applications?
Heritage assets – from listed buildings to historic parks – are a vital part of England’s cultural identity. The planning…
What If You Are Contacted by a Planning Enforcement Officer?
A visit or letter from a Planning Enforcement Officer can for many people be unexpected and worrying, but it’s important…