Planning House are delighted to have assisted in securing the change of use from retail to café use with outside seating.… More >>
As lockdown restrictions are eased and the nation starts to arrive at a ‘new normal’, economists and environmentalists alike are arguing the economic stimulus plan could (and should) give renewable energy a greater role in powering the country’s recovery.… More >>
Lockdown has been hard for all of us. But imagine if you had no home, no bed, no food and nowhere you felt safe.… More >>
Our thoughts are with everyone at this challenging time as we all make adjustments to cope with the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19).… 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 >>
Planning House were delighted to co-sponsor the Women in Planning North East’s first birthday celebrations, along with Hedley Planning.… More >>
This article covers the basics of Development Plans in the English planning system, including the process of consultation and application. … 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 >>
