Key Considerations for the Public Consultation Process9th June 2025Public consultation is a vital part of the planning system. It ensures that local communities, stakeholders, and interested parties are…
Planning Appeal System – An Overview30th May 2025The Planning System can be tricky, and, in some cases, there may be a requirement to go to appeal to…
COMMON APPLICATION TYPES – THE FACTS2nd May 2025One of the most commonly asked questions we receive is that relating to application types, what needs to be submitted…
Considering an appeal?23rd April 2025So, what does go to appeal mean? In broad terms if your application is refused (or in some cases not…
Planning Fee Increases Announced – April 202522nd January 2025Last July (2024) the Government undertook a consultation on planning fees which has resulted in draft amendments to The Town…
NEW YEAR, NEW PROJECTS?2nd January 2025The New Year is most commonly associated with new beginnings and, indeed, it is a time when many homeowners/or property…
Significant Changes to the Framework published17th December 2024Last week the Government published the revised National Planning Policy Framework 2024 (the Framework) which sets out the Government’s planning…
Dashing Through the Snow…11th December 2024Ho Ho Ho! Hope you’re all organised with your Christmas Lists! Just to let you know, our office will be…
Valuations – What information do we require and why?10th December 2024Valuations are one of the most highly regulated areas of work a Chartered Surveyor can undertake. Valuers are regulated, via…
Please do not overlook your planning conditions!11th November 2024Anyone who has worked with us before (or has read articles from us from a couple of years ago (which…
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU SUBMIT A PLANNING APPLICATION?16th September 2024So, you have submitted a planning application, and it has been validated – what happens next? Once a Council receives…
What information do you need to submit a planning application?13th August 2024There are several types of applications relating to planning and development control and we, as a company, deal with virtually…