Additional Environmental Approvals were introduced to extend the life of a lapsed (or soon to lapse) planning permission.… More >>
There has been numerous changes in planning one of which under the Business and Planning Act 2020 allows an extension of time for permissions which lapsed between certain dates during the COVID-19 lockdown. … More >>
I appreciate that this is a controversial topic and I think it is important to stress that I have been in both public and private sector roles agreeing to extend the time for determination of planning application.… More >>
Planning applications and all their potential complications can be daunting. With a million and one things to think about, it’s very easy to make oversights that could make life difficult for you in the long run.… More >>
Earlier this week Chris Pipe from Planning House was a key speaker in a webinar with partners Community Ventures and Bevan Brittan. … More >>
Once your application has been submitted, it’s gone through the validation process, all consultations have been carried out and the statutory consultation period has expired a decision will be made- either approved or refused.… More >>
At its heart, planning is about comparing the benefits of a proposed development with the harm it would cause.… More >>
J&B Recycling operate a recycling facility at Monument Park, Washington. The facility handles waste from Local Authority recycling schemes; the majority of this is from Sunderland Council but some is from South Tyneside Council.… More >>
The planning system can feel adversarial and even like a bit of a lottery at times, with seemingly arbitrary decisions being made on some planning applications.… More >>
Chris Pipe, Founder and Director at Planning House was asked to explain how flexible working benefits her team of town planning consultants, growing the business and how this approach should be adopted more widely by the North East Chamber of Commerce.… More >>
