PUBLIC CONSULTATION – CHURCHILL AND BLAKEDOWN SPORTS & RECREATION CENTRE
We have been instructed, as planning agents, to prepare and submit a planning application at Churchill and Blakedown Sports and…
New planning rules to change how planning applications are decided from 31 October 2026 – the National Scheme of Delegation
New national rules will change how planning applications are decided in England from 31 October 2026, with a greater emphasis…
AI in Planning: The Planning Inspectorate’s New Guidance
The Planning Inspectorate (PINS) has recently strengthened and clarified its guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in appeals…
Planning fees set for major changes in England from 8 December 2026
Planning fees are set for significant changes from 8 December 2026 as the Government moves towards a new national fee…
New National Planning Policy Framework Published – Key Changes
The Government has published the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF/The Framework) for England, marking a significant change in national…
Biodiversity Net Gain: Confirmed Changes from 6 August 2026
You may have seen our article, in June, regarding the expected amendments to England’s mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regime…
Introducing the “Intro Consultations”
We are now offering “intro consultations” for those who want an initial introductory phone consultation to discuss general planning issues,…
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…