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 […]
Natural England’s Green Infrastructure Framework: What this means for City Communities
As a tool resulting from the Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan, Natural England have launched the Green Infrastructure Framework, which is a guide reflecting on the scale of expertise and best practice across the sector. […]
Jo Rogers Elected as a Chartered Town Planner
Everyone at ethical partnership is thrilled to be able to announce that Jo Rogers is now a Chartered Town planner after being elected as a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI). She can […]
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, […]
We’re Hiring: Business Development Manager (Part-time)
Business Development Manager (Part-time) Salary: £40,000 pro rata Location: Newcastle upon Tyne We are a family-led, values-driven Chartered Planning Consultancy, with a team of planning, environmental and sustainability consultants who strive to deliver schemes which […]
Season’s Greetings from everyone at EP!
Season’s Greetings, Merry Christmas and wishing everyone a Happy New Year for 2023! We wanted to end 2022 by looking back over some of our achievements for the year… In January, Peter was selected as […]
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 […]
Sitting down with… Alison Convery
This week we sat down with our Project Designer and Planner, Alison Convery, to find out about the work that she does at EP and her journey into the role. Just to start things off […]