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Vote for your neighbour's extension?

11/5/2022

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The Government is announcing changes to the planning system that will see the right for local communities to decide and vote for developments in their area, including extensions. But for now, no such system: if you want help in appealing against a refusal or objecting to development, our books can help.
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Are s106 agreements to be axed?

25/4/2022

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The Government is reportedly set to axe Section 106 contributions, replacing them with a new ‘Consolidated Infrastructure Levy’ to cover all contributions, including affordable housing. s106 agreements have been criticised in the past for being cumbersome and bureaucratic, and the new plans suggest developers would be charged a set fee, calculated as a proportion of the value of their housing project.
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Will virtual planning meetings continue?

2/3/2022

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We all remember the fame of Jackie Weaver with the Handforth Parish Council online planning meeting during lockdown. Online meetings became normal and have increased participation, but will they continue? Some Councils are removing them, others keen to carry on: but as this article shows, it comes at a cost to provide the technology.
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Government bypasses Council planners

11/2/2022

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The Government has 'designated' Uttlesford District Council under s62A of the Planning Act as they see the Council as 'not adequately performing their function of determining applications'. This means developers can now make major applications direct to Planning Inspectorate, missing out the Council planning department altogether
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Planning and materials shortage causing delays

4/1/2022

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A recent survey by the Home Builders Federation has shown the number of builders reporting problems with the supply and cost of materials had jumped from 20 per cent a year ago to 78 per cent. Nine out of ten builders also say a lack of resources in planning departments are causing delays.
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Retrospective planning applications

25/11/2021

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If you undertake development without planning permission then you have the ability to apply to retain that use/work: commonly called retrospective planning permission. But the Government is hinting at measures to restrict such applications to be 'used only by those who have genuinely made a mistake', a housing department minister has told MPs as part of forthcoming measures to tighten up enforcement rules.

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Rise in planning applications continues

14/8/2021

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Following a downturn at the start of the pandemic, the number of planning applications submitted to Councils has shot up and continues to rise. Leeds Council are the latest to admit they are struggling in coping with the number of applications. The pressure on planning officers means it is now even more important than ever to make your views heard clearly and accurately, if you want to be involved in the planning process. Our books tell you how.
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Councils must publish documents promptly

29/7/2021

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Local planning authorities must publish all relevant documents about a planning application in time for objectors to consider them, and before any application has been heard by a Planning Committee.  The High Court recently found that the failure to do this warranted the quashing of a planning permission. If you are making representations to a planning application you have a right to view the relevant documents and have time to respond; make sure you press for those documents.
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Planning in the news

24/6/2021

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With the recent loss of a by-election in the Chilterns blamed on planning and HS2 issues, there has been a lot of debate about the planning system and whether the public will continue to have a full say in applications. A recent decision in Hertfordshire has also seen housing on Green Belt land, due to the need for housing. Our books aim to ensure the public participate in planning, with easy to follow guides on how to get your views heard.

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Will the Planning Bill be a free for all?

10/5/2021

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The Queen's Speech will be announcing the Government's new Planning Bill. Whilst some of the media reports might be speculating too much on a free for all, undoubtedly there will be new measures that seek to simplify planning and increase house building in areas across the country. Public participation will remain in planning, but residents need to be well-informed in order to get their voice heard.
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