Planning Policy | Evans Jones

High Court clarification on Prior Approval Time Limits

Chris Marsh, Senior Planner summarises the High Court’s judgement and its implications for prior approval planning applications.

Prior Approval Deadlines

High Court gives additional clarity on the 56-day rule in overturning Wokingham Borough Council’s decision to refuse prior approval after determination deadline.

Updates to Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) - July 2019

New sections on Green Belt, Housing Supply and Delivery and Effective Use of Land published.

Cheltenham Borough Local Plan

Inspector's Post Hearing Advice published on 4th April 2019.

Tewkesbury Borough Council seek Judicial Review in the High Court

Council challenge previous decision which demonstrated they could not prove a 5 year housing land supply

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.

Wiltshire Property Forum

Evans Jones are hosting a breakfast event on Monday 19th November for anyone looking to develop property in the Wiltshire area.

Consultation for updated standard methodology guidance

Government publish consultation on updated guidance on the standard methodology for calculating housing need.

Council adopts new charging schedule

Cheltenham Borough Council vote to implement Community Infrastructure charging schedule.

Government issue further advice on shared use road schemes - Oct 18

David Jones, Head of Planning provides an update to previous August blogs.

Pre-commencement Conditions Regulations 2018 come into full force

The Town and Country Planning (Pre-commencement Conditions) Regulations 2018 come into full force today.

Service change for Planning Portal submission introduced

On 10th September 2018, the Planning Portal launched their new Financial Transaction Service.