So long 2024 – what a year of change you proved to be. Out with the Conservative Party, in with Labour, a new National Planning Policy Framework, the launch of Biodiversity Net Gain, the introduction of the Grey Belt to … Continued
Before we get into the detail, there is one important point we want to make. Whilst prior approval and permitted development rights can provide freedom and fast planning decisions, they can also be restrictive and complicated. However, if you can … Continued
Our recent planning successes in Havering provide an interesting insight into Class MA in practice. The two projects were sensitive, as they sought the change of use via Class MA for 2 defunct GP surgeries. Given that the proposals sought … Continued
Successful Class Q conversion of an agricultural barn to a 4 bed family home with spacious living areas and stunning views. This particular project was decided under Class Q (a) of the Town Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order … Continued
Get ready folks, it is another date for your planning diary. This time, if your interest is in Class Q, Class R, barn conversions, agricultural development or farm diversification then the 21st May 2024 is a date you need highlighted, … Continued
Planning permission secured for a change of use from office (Class E) to residential dwelling following a detailed analysis of the LPAs validation requirements and their five year housing land supply position. The planning context Our client had secured planning … Continued
Our recent application for Class MA prior approval sought the change of use from Class E (offices) to Class C3 residential, on the 2nd and 3rd floors of a building in Harlow’s town centre. We are so pleased with the … Continued
Summer 2023 – well it is still hanging on in there, gifting us the 6th wettest July on record. Never have we seen the term ‘changeable’ bandied around with such aplomb. But as the rain hammers down, there is something … Continued
This week has seen some pretty dramatic changes to the planning world. Not least, the announcement that from the 1st September 2020, new legislation will take effect which will bring in 3 new Use Classes – Class E, F1 and … Continued
We are delighted to have secured planning permission for 7 self-contained flats in Haverhill. This project throws up some interesting points about the differences between change of use and prior approval applications and ascertaining which route is most suitable for … Continued