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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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Planning applications rising

17/6/2020

After a slight reduction during the lockdown period, the number of planning applications submitted to local planning authorities across the country is rising. Most applications were for commercial purposes, though a slight reduction in retail applications. More details here.

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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.

Changes to CIL payments

22/5/2020

Community Infrastructure Levy regulations and charges can be a headache for small developers. The Government has recently announced payments can be deferred and Councils should exercise discretion in any breaches.

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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Homeschooling and town planning

7/5/2020

A slight departure from normal subjects... but if you want a change in homeschooling topics why not try this online resource about town planning? Organised by Fun Kids radio, it has some good activities and is an excellent introduction to planning

Update on town planning and coronavirus

4/5/2020

We have produced a short video to explain how the coronavirus lockdown is affecting planning applications and planning appeals.

How do I make a planning appeal?

1/5/2020

If you have been refused planning permission by the Council then you have a right of appeal. See some tips in this short video. https://buff.ly/2Ye4g4U

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