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Solar Panels Permitted Development Rights

On November 30, 2023, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DCLG) announced significant amendments to the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO).

Levelling Up Bill Receives Royal Ascent

We have been following along with recent updates to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act (LURA). Following agreement by both Houses of Parliament it has now received Royal Ascent and from 26 October is now law.

Long Term Plan For Towns

On 1st October 2023, the Government announced a Long-Term Plan for Towns, intended to empower communities across the UK to “take back control of their future”.

National Planning Policy Framework- An update

Last week, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities published a revision to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

Planning Appeals: Your Questions Answered

Our Planning Consultants deal with many planning appeals, for all forms of development (both Public and Private Sector) and we pride ourselves on assessing planning decisions and providing realistic advice to clients on the merits of whether an appeal is appropriate and/ or the appropriateness of a local authority defending a decision to refuse consent.

Permitted Development Rights Consultation

The Government's recent consultation on changes to permitted development rights has sparked mixed reactions from various stakeholders.

Tewkesbury Housing Supply: A Controversial Issue with Long-Term Implications

The housing supply situation in Tewkesbury has become a topic of heated debate in recent years. While the local authority has consistently sought to claim a five-year housing land supply, several recent planning appeals confirm that the Local Authority have consistently and systematically incorrectly assessed housing land supply.

The Impact Of The Government's Decision On Planning Fees

Following consultation earlier this year, the Government have now confirmed that planning fees are set to rise in England.

A Positive future for Cheltenham's Highstreet - David Jones shares his thoughts

The Vacant Shops Academy report confirms that Cheltenham is outperforming the national trend for vacancy rates in the High Street.

Long Term Plan For Housing

In a speech given by Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove on 24th July new measures were set out to help unblock the housing system and allow for more homes to be built, to meet a target of 1 million new homes to be built by the end of this Parliament.

Award Winning Leckhampton High School Cheltenham

Evans Jones completed the planning application for the new 900-place secondary school in Cheltenham, catering to students aged 11 to 16.

Vacancy- Senior Planning Consultant

Looking for a highly motivated Senior Planning Consultant to join our planning team.