Monthly Archives: December 2012

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →