NEWS & UPDATES
What Is a Local Development Order?
If you’ve ever tried to unravel England’s planning rules, you’ll know it can feel daunting.… More >>
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Call for Sites: What Does It Mean?
If you’ve ever wondered how councils decide where new homes, schools, and business spaces should go, the answer often starts...
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At What Cost? Rethinking Nature Offsetting in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Planning has always been about balance – weighing housing need, economic growth, and infrastructure against environmental protection, community identity, and...
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Reviving New Towns: Lessons from the Past for Future Planning
The concept of new towns in England is not new. Born out of post-war necessity, the New Towns Act 1946...
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The 15-Minute City: Rethinking Urban Life Through Planning
The idea of the 15-minute city is rapidly gaining momentum in the UK planning world, and for good reason.… More...
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Are planners simply paper pushers?
Having recently given a talk to surveyors about the ‘barriers to planning’ it was staggering to hear the feedback that...
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A Practical Guide to Development Plans
This article covers the basics of Development Plans in the English planning system, including the process of consultation and application. …...
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Looking for a plot to build your dream home?
Building your dream home is an exciting venture, and finding the perfect plot of land to bring your vision to...
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