We regularly represent clients facing enforcement action. We appreciate that the initial contact from planning enforcement can be quite a nerve-wracking experience, and this article seeks to set out the aims of this type of planning control, some of the … Continued
Working from home is undoubtedly one of those grey areas in planning – it very much comes down to ‘fact and degree’ when determining whether your home working operations require planning permission. This was the case with our recent approval … Continued
Cast your minds back to the 26th October 2023 when the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill gained Royal Assent and became an Act. It was then that we knew that the 4-year time limit for bringing enforcement action against operational … Continued
This was an interesting project and one which highlights the importance of collaboration in planning. It also acts as a useful reminder that the enforcement procedure is intended to be remedial rather than punitive. This particular application sought retrospective permission … Continued
(There is an update piece to this article, dated 18th April 2024 – read more here .) A number of our clients and prospective clients have been asking us for an update on the 4 year rule. When we wrote … Continued
Making our homes and places of work more sustainable and energy efficient is understandably high up on the agenda at the moment. However, in the case of listed buildings, the planning system can add an extra layer of complication, through … Continued
We take pride in the client relationships we build, and it is always a pleasure to work with repeat clients, and see the evolution of a historic project or work with them on something new. Key to this is our … Continued
We have successfully secured retrospective planning consent for a beautiful shepherd’s hut with outdoor bathing facilities – conserving a truly unique glamping experience in the breathtaking setting of the High Weald AONB and within Grade I registered parkland. Ashdown Forest … Continued
We have recently worked with a leading supplier of temporary kitchens to advise on the planning strategy for a roll out of dark kitchens, also known as “cloud”, “ghost”, “virtual” or “remote” kitchens. These professional kitchens produce restaurant quality food … Continued
How many of us have had a takeaway in the past month? Given the ongoing pandemic, I would hazard a guess that quite a lot of us are raising our hands right now. Although a very challenging time, it has … Continued