As of September 2019, we have increased the attachment size limit for supporting documents from 5MB to 10MB. We’ve noticed that a previous article providing guidance about uploading supporting documents is still popular, so have taken the opportunity to update it in line with our current service.
Read more…Plan for central London approved
Westminster City Council has approved City Plan 2019-2040, its development blueprint, as it aims to deliver more than 22,000 homes over the plan period.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Local plan route-mapper and toolkit launched
The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) has unveiled a route-mapper and toolkit offering practical advice to councils on how to review and update local plans.
Huw Morris, The Planner
Rich overseas tourists drive huge expansion in London luxury hotels
Affluent overseas tourists are influencing a massive expansion in luxury hotels in London, with 210 schemes in the planning and development pipeline.
Huw Morris, The Planner
We have now added all the current ‘Prior Approval’ application types to the 1APP online application service for England including applications for Larger Home Extensions.
These had been requested by applicants, agents, Local Authorities and National Government, so we are happy to confirm that these were made available at the end of November 2019.
Planning Inspectorate unveils its pre-election approach to casework
The Planning Inspectorate has outlined the approach it will take to casework in the run-up to the general election.
Huw Morris, The Planner
Liverpool faces fight to keep UNESCO World Heritage status
Liverpool may struggle to retain its UNESCO World Heritage status if it presses ahead with waterfront regeneration, according to the city’s heritage steering group chief.
Huw Morris, The Planner
Plans for £100m subterranean scheme under Cavendish Square
The Reef Group has submitted a planning application for a £100 million scheme to create a subterranean complex under Cavendish Square in London’s West End.
Huw Morris, The Planner
The Planning Portal are pleased to announce that ReQuestaPlan, a digital mapping tool developed by our parent company TerraQuest Solutions, is soon to feature multiple updates following customer feedback. This handy tool allows applicants to enhance online planning and building control applications with supporting, compliant location and block plans, starting from as little as £8 plus VAT.
Read more…Giant Christian landmark for the Midlands goes out for consultation
Consultation gets under way this week on a proposal for a national landmark to give the Midlands its own Angel of the North.
Huw Morris, The Planner
Districts declare high street emergency as retail applications plummet
The number of applications by retailers to England’s district councils have nearly halved in the past four years, contributing to the high street crisis.
Huw Morris, The Planner
Bristol set to outlaw all diesel cars
Bristol is set to become the first UK city to ban diesel cars under proposals to combat air pollution.
Huw Morris, The Planner
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Environment Bill passes second reading
The government’s Environment Bill 2019-20 has moved a step closer to becoming law.
Huw Morris, The Planner
Study calls on planners and health professionals to talk to each other
Planners and public health professionals need to work more closely together to guarantee that health and wellbeing priorities are integrated into local plans, according to latest research.
Huw Morris, The Planner
Lewes wins government U-turn on housing delivery test
The government has backed down over its housing delivery test for Lewes District Council in the face of a legal challenge by the local authority.
Huw Morris, The Planner
McVey backs PropTech
Housing minister Esther McVey has voiced her support for PropTech, saying the UK property sector is ‘on the cusp of a digital revolution’.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
6,000-home garden village approved
Fareham Borough Council’s planning committee has granted outline planning permission for Welborne Garden Village.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Planning application submitted for £70m Alexander Stadium redevelopment
A £70 million planning application has been submitted to Birmingham City Council to redevelop Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr.
Prithvi Pandya, The Planner
Energy storage to be exempt from NSIP regime
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published a consultation on proposals to exempt energy storage from the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) regime in England and Wales.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Government to help housebuilders deliver schools
The Department of Education has announced that it will hand out loans to housebuilders to deliver schools places before new properties are finished.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
3,000 homes approved in Sussex
Mid Sussex District Council’s planning committee has granted planning permission for 3,000 new homes at Burgess Hill.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
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