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Queen's Speech - A Planning Perspective

As the Queen's speech is delivered to Parliament, Adam White, Principal Planner reflects on how the new legislation might affect the Planning system as a whole.

Evans Jones is 50!

The past few years have provided unknowns for many businesses, but Evans Jones is looking forward with a degree of certainty and celebrating a major milestone in its history – 50 years in business.

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.

Environment Act 2021 receives Royal Assent

Almost three years since it was first announced, the Environment Bill has now gained Royal Assent.

Vacancy - Graduate Building Surveyor

We are seeking a Graduate Building Surveyor to join our thriving Building Consultancy team. The successful candidate will both service our existing client base and be part of our ambitious growth plans.

Vacancy - Trainee Access Consultant

We are seeking a highly self-motivated individual to join our Access Team.

Vacancy - Head of Building Consultancy

The successful candidate will have great technical knowledge along with experience in managing existing client relationships, building new ones and managing and developing team

EPC Ratings for Commercial Buildings: A Guide for Landlords

Alec Turner, Senior Surveyor takes a look at the changes to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations and their impact on landlords.

'Building beautiful places' - updated national planning policy framework (NPPF)

Government releases new vision for 'building beautiful places', including new updated national planning policy framework (NPPF).

Further changes to the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO)

The Government have published further changes to the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) to align the GPDO with the new use class order.

David Jones appointed as Design Council Expert

The network of over 450 specialists are all recognised leaders in their field who are passionate about the value and benefits of good design.

Appeal Allowed - Coombe Hill, Tewkesbury

A non-determination appeal made by Bovis Homes Ltd and Robert Hitchins Ltd against Tewkesbury Borough Council has been allowed.