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Upward extensions and permitted development – it’s happened!

Published: 26.06.20

The idea of upward extensions to create new homes has been knocked around for some time, in August 2...

UK Government extension of Planning Permissions

Published: 25.06.20

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) issued a statement (view source) o...

Part Three – Permanent changes of use on our high streets

Published: 15.06.20

In the previous article of our four-part series, we covered ‘Meanwhile Uses and Temporary Changes ...

Co-location living – the new solution for our communities

Published: 12.06.20

In this ever changing Covid-19 world, where people are rethinking how their lives and the built envi...

Part Two – Meanwhile and Temporary uses of space

Published: 29.05.20

The term “Meanwhile Use” has come to the fore relatively recently. It represents a range of stra...

Part One – Planning changes on the High Street

Published: 15.05.20

There are growing questions and concerns, about how public life will take place, post-pandemic. High...

The legacy of Covid-19

Published: 22.04.20

A lot has happened for businesses in the past month, on a global scale. It is no different here at P...

Planning for the future

Published: 20.03.20

Last week, the Government set out their approach for planning, in the form a ministerial statement. ...

Digitalisation in Planning for councils

Published: 04.11.19

Interview with Brett Leary, Head of Planning and Building Control at Redbridge Council. How have you...

What does the Draft London Plan mean for SME Housebuilders?

The Draft London Plan, published by the Greater London Authority (GLA) for consultation until 15th O...

Three Legislative Changes Every Developer Should Know About

The summer of 2026 has brought a new Prime Minister, a draft London Plan and a delayed NPPF – ...

NPPF Consultation: A Positive Direction — But More Needed

NPPF Consultation: A Positive Direction — But SME Developers Still Need More The Government’s pr...

Planning Appeal Reform from April 2026

What the Procedural Changes Mean for SME Developers From 1 April 2026, new procedural rules will app...

‘CILver Lining’ falls short for SME Housebuilders

‘CILver Lining’ falls short for SME Housebuilders – what you need to know about the Government...

Welcome policy reforms but will it unlock housebuilding in London?

Welcome policy reforms but will it unlock housebuilding in London? – what you need to know abo...

Development around train stations

Government says “yes” to new homes near train stations The Government is proposing a new presump...

A boost for housebuilders in London?

The Government and Mayor of London have announced measures to support housebuilding in the Capital. ...

Implementing Planning Permissions

Introduction In a highly competitive land market, securing sites with planning permission is a cruci...

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill: What It Means for Local Planning

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill: What It Means for Local Planning The Planning and Infrastructu...