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Changes to the appeal system

23/6/2020

One of the Government's recent announcements is to give the Planning Inspectorate the ability to use more than one procedure (written representations, hearings and Inquiries) at the same time when dealing with an appeal. More details to follow, but the Government says this will make appeals happen faster.

Expiry date for planning permissions extended

22/6/2020

In response to the coronavirus and fears of the construction industry stalling, the Government has announced an extension to planning permissions. With limitations... planning permission usually expires after three years if work has not started. Sites with permission that have an expiry date between the start of lock-down and the end of 2020 will now see their permission extended to 1 April 2021.

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How is planning responding to COVID-19?

2/6/2020

The Government has made further announcements to how the planning system should respond to the current coronavirus pandemic. There are changes to how planning applications can be publicised and determined, and changes to CIL. See a short overview on our YouTube channel.

More appeals to be held virtually

28/5/2020

The Planning Inspectorate have announced that more appeals will now be progressed through virtual sessions, to speed up Hearings and Inquiries. This is in response to the coronavirus, which put a temporary halt on all events. But the measures could continue into the future as an alternative to the traditional 'round the table' events.

Small cases, big problems

20/5/2020

Little cases in planning can be controversial - a dormer in a conservation area that doesn't have planning permission proved difficult in this instance. Prepare a good appeal case!

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Appeals in the Green Belt

28/4/2020

Large housing developments can happen on the Green Belt if there are very special circumstances. A recent decision from the Government for 500 houses at Oxford allowed this on the basis of a need for the housing. Strong appeal cases, and any objections, are needed in all cases even if there is a firm planning policy background to the case. https://buff.ly/3eZCgrl

YouTube channel for more advice

21/4/2020

We have a YouTube channel that gives some quick tips for writing your planning objection, or making a planning appeal. Have a look by clicking here.

Planning appeals to start again?

20/4/2020

The Planning Inspectorate have announced that they are soon to trial virtual site visits for current appeals - all had been on hold since the coronavirus lockdown. The visits will be based on photographs and further written submissions, and only with the agreement of the appellant.

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Coronavirus and legal agreements

9/4/2020

Planning appeals may require the signing of a legal agreement. With the current COVID-19 crisis there is a problem in how this can physically be undertaken, as witnesses to signatures are needed. This article explains how there may be solutions.

New house appeal

7/4/2020

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New build houses in the countryside are sometimes allowed under the 'paragraph 79' exception contained in the National Planning Policy Framework. But they have to be 'innovative or outstanding quality'. A recent appeal decided that high bar wasn't met - it is a tricky case to argue at appeal. https://buff.ly/3bSl3xQ

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