Planning Policy | Evans Jones

Permitted Development Rights - Upward Extension of Flats

New regulations due to come into force will allow the upward extension of flats to create new dwellings.

Permitted Development Rights - Natural Light

New regulations due to come into force will enforce important changes to permitted development rights in relation to the requirement for natural light.

'Build, build, build' – Radical reform or empty rhetoric?

This week’s rallying cry from Boris Johnson looks to the construction industry to drive our recovery out of the COVID-19 crisis.

Secretary of State decision gives school final go ahead

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has given notice that they will allow the proposals to proceed following the approval at planning committee.

Virtual planning committees become law

As the ability to hold virtual planning committees becomes post-coronavirus law, can local authorities rise to the challenge?

Council announce devolved planning powers

Cheltenham Borough Council voted to amend its constitution to ensure continuity of decision-making during the current COVID-19 crisis.

Housing Delivery Test

Eight Local Planning Authorities now subject to 'Tilted Balance'.

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