“Surprise increase in planning fees!”

In a written statement issued this afternoon, Decentralisation minister Greg Clark said that planning application fees have not been increased since 2008. He said that the government is proposing a “one-off adjustment to up-rate fees in line with inflation, […]

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Towards Zero Carbon?

The Code for Sustainable Homes looks to be the latest government policy that’s about to get the ‘localism’ makeover. It’s understood that a ministerial statement to be issued before the recess will point towards local […]

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“Calling all self-builders”

Planning permission is being sought for 22 self build plots on a 1.9 ha derelict former covered reservoir site close to Annfield Plain in County Durham. With new house building completions at an all- time […]

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“Development opportunities”

Landowners and developers with vacant buildings and brownfield land should be encouraged by the changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) made this year. The Coalition Government is pressing local planning authorities to be […]

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