We have had a lot of recent planning success at Ethical Partnership, receiving planning permission on behalf of the client for the erection of an A1 Retail (Bulky Goods) unit at Abraham Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland. Alongside the erection of an A1 Retail (Bulky Goods) unit, we have also secured […]
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People are prepared to continue many of the lifestyle changes enforced by the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown to help tackle the current climate emergency, and the government would have broad support for a green economic recovery form the crisis, according to a report by Climate Assembly UK. The continuation of working […]
Researchers and environmental epidemiologists at Belgium’s Hasselt University certainly think it’s the case. An analysis of 620 children aged seven to 15 found that they had a higher IQ of 2.6 points and scored 2 points lower for difficult behaviour if they lived in areas with increased green space. The study also […]
New homes and hospitals will be granted “automatic” permission to be built as part of sweeping planning reforms in England, the housing secretary says. Robert Jenrick announced a “permission in principle” will be given to developments on land designated “for renewal” to speed-up building. The changes to legislation allowing for […]
Government ministers are hoping to triple the country’s energy storage capacity by relaxing the planning rules which threatened to suppress a nationwide battery boom. The government recently passed legislation to allow large-scale energy storage projects to move ahead, without the red tape and higher costs of navigating the national planning […]
ethical partnership are supporting the RTPI campaign, aiming to raise awareness of the vital role planners have in tackling some of our largest social issues: “Plan The World We Need” campaign highlights how reviving the economy, meeting our 2050 net-zero targets and tackling inequality can all be positively impacted by […]
As measures implemented to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) have begun to ease, the volume of planning applications submitted to the Planning Portal begins to grow. With a continued increase in planning permission applications expected, now is the best time to get in contact with us to get your […]
New measures to help the construction industry boost building and return to work safely will be introduced this week. This is to help kickstart the economy following restrictive measures introduced to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Planning permission deadlines are to be extended, planning appeals will be sped up and […]
Ethical Partnership are pleased to announce the recent submission of a major residential planning project. This will include the demolition of agricultural building to allow 37 dwellings and 9 apartments within West Boldon, South Tyneside. The residential development proposal is an exciting opportunity to develop a long standing site for […]
We often talk a lot about participation in planning, and it takes many forms. But what about co-designing – the principle of working equally with citizens on the design of buildings and places? Co-designing with communities can be an invaluable tool for planners in a consultation, by facilitating a knowledge-sharing […]
New proposals suggest that the funding of major connectivity and transport networks across the North of England could help the region – and the rest of the UK – to recover from coronavirus (COVID-19) moving forwards. There are five proposals set out by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, which it believes […]
The social distancing measures implemented to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has highlighted the importance of high-quality green space within housing developments. For some people, their experiences of lockdown has been negatively affected by a lack of access to green open spaces. Research conducted in 2019 by Newcastle University, […]