Residential | Evans Jones

Housing Land Supply uncertainty Clarified

Interpretation of Paragraph 226 of the December 2023 revision of NPPF

New use class proposed for short term lets

Planning Consultant Anthony Cogan discusses the amendments to the Levelling Up Bill in April which proposes that certain types of short-term holiday let be brought within a new use class.

Review of Infrastructure Levy Consultation 2023

Planning consultant, Anthony Cogan discusses the recent review on the infrastructure Levy. Published by the Department for Levelling up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) on the 17 March 2023. Here we consider the implications of the Community Infrastructure

Planning Application Fee Increase - Consultation

Planning consultant, Anthony Cogan discusses the recent review of how to improve the town planning process.

First Homes Scheme - Government Releases ‘Model Section 106 Agreement’

The First Homes Scheme came into effect in June 2021; however due to transitional reasons didn’t come into full force until 28th December 2021.

Homes on our High Streets

With an ambitious target of delivering 300,000 homes per year by the mid-2020s, how can we build enough homes that people can afford and want to live in? Are our ailing high streets the answer?

COVID-19 Surveys and Property Inspections

Health and safety always comes first. However, we can still complete inspections whilst complying with government guidance - subject to a few conditions...

Planning go ahead for Swindon development

Evans Jones have secured planning permission for six new residential units in central Swindon.

Tewkesbury Borough Council falls short on Housing Land Supply

A recent appeal decision has confirmed that Tewkesbury Borough Council cannot demonstrate a deliverable 5 year housing land supply.

Council give majority support for Cheltenham Bath Road development

Cheltenham Borough Council vote in majority support for regeneration of prominent Bath Road site.

Draft Revised National Planning Policy Framework

Our Senior Planner, Mark Campbell takes a look at the key changes

West Berkshire refuse permission for major strategic site

West Berkshire Council have refused planning permission for a key strategic site allocated by their adopted Core Strategy.