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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.

Vacancy- Planning Consultant

We are looking for a highly motivated Planning Consultant to join the planning team here at Evans Jones.

Pro Bono Advice for Gloucestershire Based Not-for-Profit

Catch a Smile is a Gloucestershire based not for profit CIC company created by husband-and-wife team Danny & Caroline Keene.

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.