Liz focusses on the proposals for an accelerated application process, in part 3 of this vital review of the latest government consultations.
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Another Consultation…. Part 2
The latest Government consultation on the planning service seeks to accelerate the planning system and covers 4 key topic areas.Â
This week focusses on implications of the proposals for varying and overlapping planning permissions, with our Managing Director, Liz Fitzgerald’s expert analysis.
Another Consultation
The latest Government consultation on the planning service seeks to accelerate the planning system and covers 4 key areas. Read on for our managing director, Liz Fitzgerald’s expert opinion of the proposals associated with planning performance and the extension...
Key Notes – New Biodiversity Net Gain Requirements for Developers
A straight forward guide to new biodiversity rules.
Barker Parry represents Developers, Individuals and Local Authorities at Public Inquiries
It’s a joy when we work with Authorities that accept the importance of defending the decision and are willing to fight to achieve the best outcome for their decision making. Our recent success in South Gloucestershire is noteworthy.Â
Team News
Celebrating home-grown talent at Barker Parry Town Planning.
Will homeowners get more flexibility to short term let their properties?
The Government are on a roll, with yet another planning legislation consultation. This time it is on the potential for the introduction of a use class for short term lets and associated permitted development rights. Views are being sought on whether to give homeowners...
Planning Portal fees are increasing
With the ongoing consultation on the proposed increase in application fees, we now receive notification of an increase in the service charge fee associated with the submission of an application via the Planning Portal.The current fee is £32.20 (incl VAT), the latest...
My journey into planning
It’s well-known within the built environment that the UK is short on town planners, particularly decision makers within Local Government. Joanna Averley (Chief Planner for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) commented on this very...
Time for another National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) update?Â
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities think so, launching their much anticipated consultation in December.