National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Update
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2w ago
The government has recently (19th December 2023) revised the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) along with issuing a written ministerial statement.Whilst there are some broad changes, the amendments primarily relate to housing development ..read more
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Newsflash: Application fees to go up 20% + "free go" submissions abolished
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2w ago
On 6th December 2023 increased planning application fees will take effect.Application fees in England will be increasing by 25% across the board, which will rise to 35% for major schemes.‘Free go’ resubmission applications in England will also be removed. Applications that were already eligible for a free resubmission prior to the change (i.e. before 6th December 2023) will remain able to submit a free resubmission. Application fees will rise annually, linked to inflation (and capped at ..read more
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Newsflash: Application fees to up 20% + "free go" submissions abolished
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4M ago
On 6th December 2023 increased planning application fees will take effect.Application fees in England will be increasing by 25% across the board, which will rise to 35% for major schemes.‘Free go’ resubmission applications in England will also be removed. Applications that were already eligible for a free resubmission prior to the change (i.e. before 6th December 2023) will remain able to submit a free resubmission. Application fees will rise annually, linked to inflation (and capped at ..read more
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Lambeth Enforcement Appeal Success for WEA Planning
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5M ago
The alleged planning breach was the conversion of a property in the London Borough of Lambeth into two self-contained flats. Lambeth London Borough Council had issued an enforcement notice which requested the building was converted back into a single dwelling.The house had been extended following planning approval in 2015. The extension was then converted to a self-contained, one-bedroom flat without planning permission, and was occupied by a family member. The flat was later let out to a couple ..read more
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New Planning Bill Announcement
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1y ago
The current test for determining applications is “the determination must be made in accordance with the plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise” (S38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. The test will be changed, by section 83 (2) of the bill which states: “the determination must be made in accordance with the development plan and any national development management policies, unless material considerations strongly indicate otherwise.” The bill also ad ..read more
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New contemporary house in Norbiton won on appeal
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2y ago
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Looking back at 2021
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2y ago
As we are making resolutions and preparing for the year to come, while waiting for the government’s response to the consultation on the August 2020 “Planning for the Future” white paper it is time to look back at 2021 and ask: What happened in the world of planning in 2021? In September, with the cabinet re-shuffle, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government became the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, and Michael Gove MP replaced Robert Jenricks MP and is ..read more
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London Plan has arrived
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3y ago
After years of drafting, examination by the Planning Inspectorate and a year of negotiations with the Secretary of State, the Mayor of London has finally adopted the new London Plan 2021 March 2nd (2021). It is worth noting, the final adoption is only two months ahead of the London Mayoral election to select the new London Mayor (delayed by one year).  The New London Plan sets the Mayor’s strategic vision for the growth of London for the next 20-25 years.  The main changes to th ..read more
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Flat conversions
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3y ago
Planning permission is required for the carrying out on land of any development (Section 57(1) of the TCPA 1990). Development is defined as the "carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over or under the land, or the making of any material change in the use of any buildings or other land" (Section 55(1) of the TCPA 1990).  As a general rule, planning permission is not required for internal works to a building. Section 55(3) of the TCPA 1990 also specifically ..read more
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Summary of latest Permitted Development changes
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3y ago
Following the many announcement by the Housing Minister in the last few weeks (posted here), a summary of the new permitted development rights that have been created and when they will come into effect: Came into force 1st August 2020 Construction of up to two storeys of flats above purpose-built blocks of flats built between 1948 and 2018 under the newly created PART 20, Class A (New dwellinghouses on detached blocks of flats).  For more information click here.  To come ..read more
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