The conversion of commercial premises to residential use previously had a maximum limit of 1500sqm and also required the premises to have been vacant for a period of at least 90 days before approval could be given. This has now changed with the Government announcing that these two requirements are being scrapped. Accordingly for any […]
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The permitted development right of Class A allows you to install, alter or replace solar panels on a residential property without planning permission. This can be a house, bungalow or indeed a block of flats. You are permitted to install it either on the property itself or within the curtilage. The solar photovoltaic (pv) or
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Planning appeal cases are dealt with in one of three ways: written representations, hearings, or inquiries. Ministerial performance measures include an expectation to reduce average decision times over time and make decision speeds more consistent. All decision times are measured from the day a valid appeal is received through to the day a decision is
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New laws came into force today (26 October 2023) to speed up the planning system and encourage more councils to put in place plans to enable the building of new homes. These measures have become enshrined in law after the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill received Royal Assent. The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act is
New plans have been published today to remove barriers and drive energy efficiency in historic homes, cutting energy bills for households across the country, while also ensuring that the important historical and beautiful features of these homes are properly protected. The Government wants to see the energy efficiency of historic homes improved but without the
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From April 2024, people wanting to share their views on planning and enforcement appeals must submit their comments through the Appeals Casework Portal (ACP). Comments will no longer be accepted by email. For many years people have been encouraged to comment via the web-based ACP. However many still communicated by email. This resulted in increased administration something
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Thousands of new homes will be delivered on council-owned brownfield sites through up to £80 million to transform neglected land into beautiful and thriving communities. Councils across England will now be able to bid for a share of the final round of the Brownfield Land Release Fund 2. The latest round will release land for
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Adding new dwellings on the roof of a block of flats. Class A was introduced in an update to permitted development in 2020 and took effect from 1st August 2020. It allows for the construction of up to two additional floors on a purpose built detached block of flats. This is best described as the upwards extension of two
