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Loss of Green Belt puts Wildlife Diversity at Risk

Evans Jones appear on Points West

Springtime in Paris

Charity Cycle Ride to Paris

Localism Bill - Development led by Communities?

Localism bill will lead to more Community Involvement in future development

Construction Market Update - Confidence is all we need

There is no doubt the Construction Industry has been hit as hard as any industry over the past two years and the impending collapse of the public sector market has already starting to bite as we…

Second Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor appointed

Nick Gwilliam qualifies as Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor

Construction Consultancy Evans Jones LLP make resolution to expand in the New Year

Evans Jones announce expansion plans for 2011

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

New CIL Development Levy regulations published

General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) Amendments

Expanded permitted development for Industrial/Commercial Developments

Houses in Multiple Occupation - Use Class Change

Circular 05/2010 Creates new Use Class for student lets and other forms of residential occupation

Code For Sustainable Homes (CfSH)

Evans Jones LLP Achieves STROMA Accreditation to Undertake full (CfSH) Code Assessments

Renewal of Planning Permission - Revised Fees

Application for New Planning Permission to Replace an Extant Planning Permission - Revised Fee Schedule

Quality Management

Evans Jones LLP achieves OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 and 9001 accreditation.

Twitter Site Launch

Evans Jones join Twitter revolution

Shop front Appeal Success

Evans Jones LLP secure consent at appeal for retention of unauthorised shop front.

RBS case highlights need for Access Audit

RBS forced to complete DDA works to Sheffield Branch

Evans Jones first to introduce new RICS Homebuyer Report in Cheltenham

Evans Jones will be launching the new RICS Homebuyer Report service on 1st December 2009

Extension of time for planning permission

New Provisions came into force on the 1st October 2009 allowing simplified extension of time applications.

B.I.G Golf Society Day raises 300 pounds for Local Charity

The 2nd Business in Gloucestershire Golf Society Day title was clinched by a team comprising our own John Everitt, Andrew James of Harrison Clark, Andrew Fraser of St James Place and Paul Roberts…

Cleansheet Foundation Uganda Cycle Ride 2009 - Update

David Jones Completes leg 3 of Uganda Charity Cycle Ride

Business in Gloucestershire Golf Society Day October 2009

Next B.I.G Golf Society Day to be held at Puckrup Hall Golf Club on 2nd October 2009

Evans Jones wins LINC Golf Day

Evans Jones claim victory in the LINC Golf Day at Lilleybrook Golf Club on 1st July

Code For Sustainable Homes CfSH Appeal Win

Appeal Inspector allows scheme to proceed without achieving code level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Charity Golf Day raises more than £3000 for LINC

Evans Jones helps to raise £3000 for LINC with BIG Golf Day 2009

Evans Jones LLP Supports Cleansheet Foundation Uganda Cycle Ride 2009

David Jones to take part in Charity cycle ride to Uganda Expedition 2009

Evans Jones Co-Host LINC Charity Golf Day

B.I.G.G.D. golf tournament to tee off at Cirencester

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) delayed till Autumn 2009

It has been reported that the much discussed Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) will undergo further consultation. It is unlikely that the CIL provisions will take effect until October 2009 at…

Costs Award for Written Appeals

It may soon be possible for costs to be awarded on written representation appeals, following a government consultation on the issue. Under the Planning Act 2008, the Planning Inspectorate will…

Killian-Pretty Review

The Killian-Pretty Review, published on the 28th of November 2008, has made a number of recommendations to speed up the planning application system. The recommendations are aimed at reforming the…

Unauthorised extension permitted by Government Inspector

Following an appeal hearing held in November, Government inspector Tim Belcher has allowed a controversial extension to be retained. The owner of the property, know as Heathcote in Haywards…

Evans Jones appointed to design gateway building in Gloucester city centre

Evans Jones has been appointed by Landene Developments Ltd to design a replacement building for Spread Eagle Court, at the junction of Northgate Street, London Road and Bruton Way. Spread Eagle…

Launch of Energy Performance Certificate service results in record enquiries

Evans Jones LLP has received an extremely high level of enquiries since launching a level 4 compliant assessment service for commercial Energy Performance Certificates, catering for new and…

Garden Grabbing vs Green Belt

Local authorities across the country are grappling with the thorny issue of what is emotively termed ‘garden grabbing’ - the development of larger rear gardens within often high…

Evans Jones secures planning approval for new sports development

Evans Jones LLP, the Cheltenham-based firm of building surveyors, architects, planners and access consultants, has secured planning approval for a new grandstand, changing rooms, multi-use games…

Energy Performance Certificates - how will they affect you?

Building owners and agents are bracing themselves for major changes in the information which will need to be provided by law, at the point most commercial properties are offered for sale or…

Big Sleep Hotel opens in Eastbourne

Evans Jones has provided architectural and project management services for the third Big Sleep Hotel, which opened in Eastbourne on Friday, July 11 2008. The hotel, formerly known as The Wish…

Evans Jones appointed to manage rugby club planning application

Evans Jones LLP was appointed in October 2007 by Hemel Hempstead Amateur Rugby League Football Club and Slick Developments Limited to manage the preparation of the planning application for a new…

Evans Jones builds on Travelodge success

Evans Jones, the Cheltenham-based firm of surveyors, architects, planners and access consultants, continues to build on its strong relationship with budget hotel operator, Travelodge. Instructions…

Evans Jones and Big Sleep Hotel win prestigious award

Evans Jones, the local firm of surveyors, architects, planners and access consultants, was called in when entrepreneur Cosmo Fry of the famous Fry’s Chocolate family decided to convert…

Evans Jones reaches finals of Citizen & Echo Business Awards

Design Excellence Awards

Planning and architecture teams work hand in hand

Redcliffe Homes is one of the few privately managed house building companies in the South West of England and Wales. Concentrating on a small number of distinctively designed developments in…

Permission for redevelopment proposals at The National Star College secured

Evans Jones LLP has secured Planning Permission for new residential, therapies, reception and educational accommodation at The National Star College. Gaining permission was fundamental to the…

Repair and re-roofing of Edwardian Boarding House

The Cheltenham Ladies College is an independent school of world renown, accommodating more than 850 pupils. The College has a large property portfolio in the heart of Regency Cheltenham, much of…

Refurbishment of Grade II listed building

The Cheltenham Ladies College is an independent school of world renown, accommodating more than 850 pupils. The College has a large property portfolio in the heart of Regency Cheltenham, much of…

Driving development forward for National Star College

Evans Jones LLP, has re-submitted proposals for the development of new residential, therapies, reception and educational accommodation at The National Star College, Ullenwood. The Cheltenham…

Planning for Sustainable Waste Management (PPS10)

The arrival of PPS10: Planning for Sustainable Waste Management (July 2005) has impacted on the way in which Local Planning Authorities prepare Development Plans (Local Plans and Local Development…

Planning Policy Statement 3 (PPS3)

The Government's long awaited revision of Planning Policy Guidance Note 3 (Housing) has created a stir throughout the industry. In launching Planning Policy Statement 3 (PPS3) the Government has…

Travel Plan initiative launched

Evans Jones LLP, the firm of surveyors, architects, planners and access consultants is practicing what it preaches by launching its own Travel Plan initiative. Travel Plans seek to reduce reliance…

Planning Policy EM 67 stifling growth in Cheltenham

Cheltenham Borough Local plan policy EM67 seeks to restrict the conversion of business premises to non-business uses (such as housing). The policy was included in the Cheltenham Borough local…

Evans Jones Design the next Big Sleep Hotel

Evans Jones Architectural division is currently working on the refurbishment of a 1970s' redundant office building in Central Cheltenham into the second Big Sleep Hotel. The Big Sleep Hotel chain…

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