Frequently Asked Questions About Town Planning
There is not doubt about it Town Planning is a maze. If it wasn’t there would be no need for Town Planning Consultants!… More >>
National Town Planning Consultancy based in the North East
There is not doubt about it Town Planning is a maze. If it wasn’t there would be no need for Town Planning Consultants!… More >>
Helen continues to revisit some of the tricky applications where approval was gained and development is starting to be delivered.… More >>
We are delighted to have secured planning permission for a major waste application for one of our recurring clients J&B Recycling in Hartlepool.… More >>
The process of validating a planning application is undertaken by the Council to check that new planning applications are complete and include all relevant supporting information.… More >>
Today we’re going to look at the basics of planning conditions. If you’ve secured planning permission for a development it’s highly likely that planning conditions will be attached to your approval, these will be shown on your Decision Notice. … More >>
In a lot of cases the answer is NO! If your proposed development is not complex for instance a house extension or a simple commercial development then don’t waster your money employing a town planner. … More >>
There’s nothing more frustrating than having an application refused. If that’s the situation you’ve found yourself in, we’ve produced an eBook…Appeals covering the basics of what you need to know if you are thinking of appealing a planning refusal. … More >>

Today we’re going to take a look at Flood Risk and the Town Planning Process, covering the basic considerations you need to keep in mind if you’re looking to progress a development.… More >>
A Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use or Development (CLPUD also known as a CLOPUD) allows you to obtain a decision from the Local Planning Authority that a proposed use or works does not require planning permission and is lawful under section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.… More >>
Are you thinking of selling or re-mortgaging, but never received planning permission? Or are you being threatened with enforcement action for your existing development?… More >>