Is the idea of ‘Community’ being lost in today’s fast paced world?
As town planners, we are constantly pondering the question of whether the idea of community is being lost in our fast-paced, digitally connected world.… More >>
National Town Planning Consultancy based in the North East
As town planners, we are constantly pondering the question of whether the idea of community is being lost in our fast-paced, digitally connected world.… More >>
Planning House work with some great companies, and one, Northpoint Geotechnical have written a useful article about Preliminary Risk Assessments (PRA) which is a common assessment required to accompany planning applications. … More >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
I know we have only just published an article on Nutrient Neutrality however as we’re based predominantly in the North East of England and 2 of our Team have worked in North East Council’s we’re taking a keen interest in the Nutrient Neutrality advice in the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast Protection Area.… More >>
We have created a very handy guide to the Planning Application Process! If you are about to dip your toe into the world of Planning by submitting a planning application, you may well feel a little apprehensive and bamboozled about the whole process.… More >>
We ‘tee-off’ the year with an approval for planning permission for a replacement bridge within Castle Eden Golf Club. … More >>