Read on for an expert digest of the key topics in the new NPPF
News & Articles
Updates and expert opinion from the world of planning
When Is “Grey Belt” Not Sustainable?
Addressing the sustainability aspect of grey belt to create credible arguments for rural sites
🌟 Welcoming Lauren to the Barker Parry Team!
Welcoming our newest starter to the team!
The Power of Public Engagement
Why public consultation, positive and negative, is vital to the planning process.
When Is an Annex Not an Annex?
The line between an annex and a separate dwellinghouse is not just a legal curiosity — it has real-world implications for planning permissions, enforcement, and family arrangements.
SME Herts Business Awards Gala
The team celebrate being double finalists at the gala night out.
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: The Lasting Legacy of the Garden City movement
Liz charts the route from late Victorian philanthropists seeking to improve conditions for workers to the modern planning system, via the Wirral and Letchworth. A must read for anyone interested in their planning history.
Valued Client Feedback
Liz is thrilled to receive another 5-star review.
Will Planning Appeal Reforms Prejudice the Appellant?
The Government recently published guidance on proposed changes to written representation appeals, sparking discussion at Barker Parry. The reforms aim to expand the householder fast-track route to include additional application types—such as reserved matters,...
Latest – Planning Reform
Kenya Sharland writes about the latest working paper – could the proposals speed up the planning process?