Monthly Archives: December 2012

Planning permission to replace burnt down house

Posted on December 21, 2012 by admin

Q We’re buying some land that’s got the remains of a house on it and want to get planning permission to rebuild the house for ourselves. The original house was burnt down years ago and never replaced. We’ve been told … Continue reading →

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Community Infrastructure Levy and permitted development

Posted on December 14, 2012 by admin

Recent talk by government about increasing the size of extensions to houses that might be allowed as permitted development might be inspiring those with intentions to build large extensions. But less inspiring is the fact that Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) … Continue reading →

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Planning permission and neighbourhood plans

Posted on December 14, 2012 by admin

Parish councils and other local bodies can draw up a new type of policy document – a neighbourhood plan – which will be part of the basis for planning permission decisions. These plans are being drawn up around the country … Continue reading →

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Planning appeal for replacement of demolished houses

Posted on December 14, 2012 by admin

A planning appeal (not one of ours) has been turned down to re-build two houses demolished in the 1970s. The appellant argued that government policy in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) allowed for replacement houses. The NPPF came into … Continue reading →

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Autumn statement

Posted on December 7, 2012 by admin

Nothing earth shattering emerged in the Chancellor’s autumn statement for planning at the coal face. There were a couple of references to planning. The statement claimed the government has delivered a ‘root and branch reform of the planning system, reducing … Continue reading →

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