Can you spot the difference between these two first floor side extensions? The extension on the left was refused due to the distance to the side boundary with the neighbouring property. The right extension was approved. Acer Town Planning were brought onboard and won a planning appeal against the refusal. One small step in, one
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For planning applications submitted to local planning authorities on or after 1 April 2026, the written representations planning appeal process in England has changed significantly. If your application was submitted before that date, the previous procedure still applies. The headline for written representations appeals subject to the new procedure is they will now be determined
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Can I extend my home under householder permitted development rights? Definitely maybe! You might have heard of permitted development rights which enable householders to make certain alterations to their homes without requiring planning permission. These rights are set out in legislation commonly known as the GPDO. Specifically, GPDO Schedule 2 Part 1 sets out the
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In the midst of a heatwave and at 5pm 20 July 2021 a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published along with the National Model Design Code (NMDC) and the launch of an Office for Place. Government confirmed that changes to NPPF July 2021 are intended to: “make beauty and place-making a strategic theme
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As of 1st August 2021, new Class MA permitted development comes into operation. Here we explain what you need to know. Back to Basics First of all, let us give a quick overview of the basics when it comes to permitted development. The legislation, the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO), takes some small scale development outside of
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I’ve written about the recent changes to planning use classes before and now feels like the perfect time for a reminder as we move into Spring 2021 and the staggered re-opening of premises. What changes were made? Government made wholesale changes in 2020. A key change was the creation of three new broader planning use classes. These are:
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You might be aware that Government has been promising a wholesale reform of the planning system. On the 30th January (a Saturday) the Government gave us a sneak preview by launching its consultation on some immediate changes planned for the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). A draft National Model Design Code (NMDC) and accompanying guidance note are
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