Sometimes on your journey with your planning application, you might need to consider writing a Design and Access statement.… More >>
Edinburgh City Council have granted Advertisement Consent for our client on a prominent building in the the City. … More >>
Anyone for Tennis? The application we were involved in close to Wimbledon centre court did not have any faults!… More >>
If you’re writing a planning statement, appeal or determining an application STOP and take a look at the revised version of the National Planning Policy Framework.… More >>
When planning permission is being sought out for a new development, there are an endless number of potential objections and issues that may be raised by concerned local residents.… More >>
Structures or buildings that are of special significance, are classified as listed buildings establishing its architectural or historic value.… More >>
The purpose of a conservation area is to protect a location of particular historical or architectural interest, it is desirable to preserve or enhance its character or appearance.… More >>
Tree Preservation Orders (or TPOs) are placed upon trees that have been assessed and identified as having ‘amenity value’.… More >>
At the end of a meeting with any new client regarding development potential of a site I am often faced with the question “so what’s the next step” and my response is usually one along the lines of “you COULD submit a preapplication enquiry” where I go on to list the many benefits of a pre-application submission (which I DO acknowledge) however I usually reluctantly caveat my response with “but it might not be useful in this instance”.… More >>
A heritage statement is an assessment of the significance of various types of heritage asset, exploring the impact of proposed developments upon these historical features.… More >>
