By the early 2020s, Dogger Bank in the North Sea will be home to the largest offshore wind turbines ever built. Using blades more than 100 metres long, each of the new mega-turbines will reach […]
Coherent Urban Planning Needed to Tackle Climate Crisis
Failing to adopt a more coherent approach to urban planning within the UK’s cities and towns will make it impossible to meet the challenges of population growth, climate change and environmental risks a new study by […]
The Call for More Homes Suitable for Later Life
Chris Walker, former Treasury economist, has called for 30,000 more homes to be built each year as people in Britain are living for longer. In light of new research suggesting that the NHS is “overwhelmed” […]
South Tyneside – Have Your Say
Consultation is now open which gives you the chance to voice your opinions on the policies or proposals within the draft local plan. You can do this until the 11th October.
Green Space Positively Influences Mental Wellbeing
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 […]
10 Positive Things Your Business can do to Reduce its Impact on Climate Change
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 […]
RTPI Congratulates Planners Elected to Chartered Membership
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 […]
We Have Incorporated!
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 […]
Biodiversity Net Gain: Infographic
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 […]
Recent Reforms: Opportunity for Improving Biodiveristy
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 […]
Cuts to Renewable Energy Threaten Environmental Progress
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 […]
Recent Reforms: Planning and Change of Use
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 […]