South Tyneside Council have recently published a draft local plan. A local plan sets a framework for how areas will grow over 15-20 years. Local Plans set out the strategic priorities for development of an area and cover commercial, housing, private and public development, including transport infrastructure, along with protection […]
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New research suggests that living within 300m of urban green space is associated with a greater sense of worth, life satisfaction and happiness. Research conducted by Newcastle University, the University of Warwick and the University of Sheffield, uses new geospatial research techniques to create an accurate measure of the relationship […]
We know to reuse and recycle our plastics at home. We know to not leave the tap running when we brush our teeth. We know that we should cycle, walk or take the bus to work. We know that if we don’t make the necessary changes to our lives, we […]
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has recently congratulated all of the planners recently elected to Chartered Membership during the period January to March 2019. Amongst this list is our own Peter Gillan MRTPI in recognition of his hard work and diligence. This title signals his wide range of skills and […]
As of today, 1st July 2019, ethical partnership are no longer a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) but are a Limited Company. The change sees Ethical Planning LLP become Ethical Planning (North East) Limited, however we will continue to trade as ethical partnership. As we grow as a business, we have […]
With changes to the planning system based around the government’s new 25 Year Environmental Plan, we hope to highlight some of the major features of Biodiversity Net Gain with this infographic. You can read more about Biodiversity Net Gain and read about Biodiversity, Rewilding and the Climate Crisis with our […]
New reforms to the Town and Country Planning Act of 1990 (Amended Regulations 2019) mean that homeowners can now extend their properties easily and quickly without the need for a full planning application. You can read more about the reforms in our previous post on the matter here. Previously, extended […]
With the number of jobs in the renewable energy sector in the UK dropping by nearly a third in recent years, and the amount of new green generating capacity dropping by a similar amount, more than ever we need to push to reverse the Climate Crisis and ensure that we protect […]
Homeowners can now extend their properties quickly and easily without the need for a full planning application. The government has announced a wide-reaching package of reforms, with the focus on providing home owners with the chance to build large extensions – a temporary right since 2013 now permanent. No […]
Fantastic news to finish this week off with – Ethical Partnership has been shortlisted as finalists for the 2019 FSB Area awards in both the ‘Ethical Green Business’ AND the ‘Family Business of the Year‘ category! The FSB awards support and showcase the best small businesses from across the country […]