“Hit the ground running” is a pertinent expression for my first day in a new role as a Trainee Planner with Ethical Partnership. After a brief induction session covering basic practicalities, the next item on […]
General election – any manifesto’s for planning?
Will the environment, housing and the planning system feature in the forthcoming general election? Some constituencies and prospective MP’s will feature it in their local campaigns, particularly where there are sky high housing prices, a […]
What you can do if you are refused planning permission
We’ve done our best to find a design for the roof extension which is commercially viable and acceptable to the local planning authority – but in the end what was demanded by the planning authority […]
Planning applications – expert advice for community and residents associations
Ethical Partnership are pleased to announce that we have been appointed to advise a residents association in Leeds. The community are concerned about proposals to build up to 140 new houses within the green belt […]
New partnership with SLC Property
We are pleased to confirm our strategic partnership with SLC Rail and SLC Property. As sister companies they have a wealth of experience in the both the rail and property sector and are now growing […]
Cutting red tape on planning?
Planning has again been criticized and will again be the subject of tinkering and even more procedural changes Unveiling the White Paper, communities secretary, Sajid Javid said “The housing market in this country is broken and […]
New station for Rugby?
We’re part of a team starting to prepare the feasibility study for a new rail station to serve the Sustainable Urban Extension of Houlton near to Rugby. This exciting development will provide more than 6000 […]
Join us for a free breakfast network event on 18th January
Come along for a free bacon sarnie, an early morning coffee – meet and mingle, share what you sell with us an other local businesses. The event is unstructured with no presentations. It’s the perfect […]
“All change” to pre-commencement conditions
The government has announced it will press ahead with controversial proposals to change the pre-commencement planning conditions regime in England. These changes are part of a package of measures on planning conditions previously consulted on. […]
Should I buy a listed building?
Buildings that are ‘listed’ can often be found for sale at what seems to be a discount price. Listed buildings can be a great investment, but make sure you know what you are buying! What […]
Say no to the tax on solar pv
More than 160 leading green businesses including Sainsbury’s, Ikea and Kingfisher have called upon Chancellor Philip Hammond to scrap scheduled tax increases on solar PV. A letter penned by the Solar Trade Association (STA) and […]
Planning permission granted – wood processing
North Yorkshire County Council Planning committee have today agreed to support the construction of a new wood processing facility for Stobart Biomass. The committee agreed to the application for a new wood processing building, new […]