Planning a project? Make sure it’s sustainable, with our free advice and guidance
Whether you’re planning to add a conservatory, upgrade your kitchen or bathroom, or convert your loft, making sustainable choices can significantly reduce your carbon footprint and save you money in the long term.
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Welcome to June’s issue of the Planning Portal Market Insight Report, where we report on the latest figures for applications submitted online via the Planning Portal.
There was a total of 47,298 applications submitted through the Planning Portal in June 2024. This is 12% lower than the total number of applications that were submitted in June 2023, showing a large decline, one of the biggest seen this year.
This month we saw a 6% decline in submissions than last month. This mirrors what we saw happen in 2022 over the same months.
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The public want a greater say in planning
Public engagement is crucial in maintaining a fair and reasoned planning system. The Planner reports that three in five adults in Britain think more opportunities should be available for public involvement throughout the planning process.
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Landmark Supreme Court ruling on fossil fuel extraction
The Planner have reported that the Supreme Court overturned a decision made by Surrey County Council to grant permission for new hydrocarbon wells at Horse Hill. Setting a major precedent for fossil fuel extraction and the role of environmental impact assessments (EIA).
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What is the Planning Portal Application Index?
The index report leverages exclusive Planning Portal data to provide early insights into the national development pipeline, presenting the figures and our analysis in a comprehensive report complete with expert contribution from industry figureheads.
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Many of us have seen our energy bills rise over recent years, adding financial pressure to households already battling the continuing cost of living crisis. It seems that now more than ever it’s crucial for you to understand all the methods available for optimising the efficiency of your property.
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Welcome to May’s issue of the Planning Portal Market Insight Report, where we report on the latest figures for applications submitted online via the Planning Portal.
There was a total of 50,254 applications submitted through the Planning Portal in May 2024. This is 3% lower than the total number of applications that were submitted in May 2023, showing a gradual decline, less severe than the trend in recent years.
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Welcome to April’s issue of the Planning Portal Market Insight Report, where we report on the latest figures for applications submitted online via the Planning Portal.
There was a total of 48,094 applications submitted through the Planning Portal in April 2024. This is 2% higher than the total number of applications that were submitted in April 2023. showing a gradual decline, less severe than the trend in recent years.
Read more…Government’s latest broadening of permitted development rights on 21 May 2024 focused on agricultural buildings. This includes both the construction and extension of buildings for agricultural use, as well as changing from agriculture to dwellings or commercial use.
Details of the legislative updates are covered in a separate news story. This article focuses on the changes to the online application system that will account for them.
This article was updated on 3 July 2024 following the changes being made on the 27 June 2024
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As always, TerraQuest and Planning Portal want to make the complicated simple for all our stakeholders, removing any barriers which might prevent sustainable planning and building.
With this in mind, we’ve taken every aspect of sustainable planning – from the legislation to the funding, the key concepts to vital project advice – and condensed it into one simple, easy-to-navigate content hub – the Sustainability Hub.
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