Jesmond will become the fourth area of Newcastle to become a low traffic neighbourhood, following proposals set out by Newcastle City Council. The council suggests that measures will be installed to restrict traffic through local […]
What’s the Difference Between Outline Planning and Permission in Principle?
We have received several enquiries recently posing this question. It’s a common assumption that ‘outline planning’ and ‘permission in principle’ are one and the same, particularly in relation to new build housing. We’ve prepared this […]
NPPF Changes and the Impact on Local Plans: A Manchester Perspective
Proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) will make it easier to plan for fewer homes. The Government’s justification is for greater emphasis on the plan-making system, but plans will now not have […]
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF): Have Your Say on Proposed Revisions
On 22 December 2022 the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities published a consultation document on the proposed reforms to National Planning Policy together with their proposed revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework, […]
Bridging the Planning and Health Gap with Chief Planners of Tomorrow Initiative
Planning and health both emerged as a result of John Snow identifying a cholera outbreak was caused by a contaminated water supply. Planning was used as a mechanism for implementing infrastructure to improve public health. […]
RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence 2022
We are delighted and honoured to be selected as finalists for the Small Planning Consultancy of the Year category at the RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence 2022! We want to thank the judges at both […]
Implications for Multiple Planning Permissions Following Hillside Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court has recently rejected the appeal made by Hillside Parks Ltd against the previous Court of Appeal ruling, which found against allowing further development under its original planning permission on its site in […]
Investment Zones – What do they mean for planning?
The Government intends to create Investment Zones (IZ) in England and to work closely with the devolved administrations to establish investment zones in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Companies and new development located within IZ […]
New Planning Regulations Come into Force for Scotland as COVID-19 Measures Finish
New planning regulations have come into force for Scotland, as all temporary legislative provisions introduced as a result of COVID-19 finished at the end of September. These measures included extensions to planning permission and listed […]
Solar Energy and the Government’s Energy Security Strategy
Words by Tom Grimshaw. With Ofgem announcing that the energy price cap is set to increase from the current £1,971 to £3,549 from 1st October, it is clear that decisive action is needed to mitigate […]
Gateshead Council Launches Call for Sites
A Call for Sites has been launched by Gateshead Council, from 26 August to 23 October 2022. This provides an early opportunity for individuals, landowners and developers to suggest sites they own to be considered […]
Shieldfield Launches Strategic Plan
The Shieldfield Strategic Plan was launched on the 23rd of August, hosted at Shieldfield Art Works (SAW) in the presence of locals, working professionals, Newcastle City Council representatives, creators and fellow Dwellbeing volunteers. The strategy has been […]