National Town Planning Consultancy based in the North East

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Planning Success – Retrospective Planning Permission for Canopy
30 May 2023

Planning House are pleased to have secured retrospective planning permission for a canopy, which is in situ. … More >>

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Have changes to permitted development regulations in 2021 helped improve living space?
23 May 2023

We felt quite encouraged when the government announced changes to permitted development regulations from April 2021.… More >>

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The Value of a Development Appraisal
18 May 2023

A town planning development appraisal is an assessment of site for development potential.… More >>

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A Short History of the UK Town Planning System
16 May 2023

Town planning, also known as urban planning, is the process of designing and managing the physical and social development of...

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Deemed Discharge of Planning Conditions
3 May 2023

In England, planning conditions are requirements that are imposed on planning permission by local planning authorities to ensure development meets...

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Is the idea of ‘Community’ being lost in today’s fast paced world?
1 May 2023

As town planners, we are constantly pondering the question of whether the idea of community is being lost in our...

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Planning Success – Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use or Development
26 April 2023

Planning House are delighted to have secure approval from Durham County Council for a certificate of lawful use confirming that permission...

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Town Planning & Renewables, low-carbon energy sources & energy efficiency measures
22 March 2023

In previous articles we’ve established that the UK has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon emissions, with the goal...

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Planning Success – Lawful Development Certificate
20 March 2023

Planning House are delighted to have secure approval from High Peak Borough Council for a certificate of lawful use for...

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The Journey to Net Zero
15 March 2023

Following on from our article on Climate Change and the Town Planning System, we’re looking at the global initiative to...

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