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    • How to Submit a Planning Appeal
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  • WHAT IS TOWN PLANNING?
    • What Does a Town Planner Do?
    • How to Become a Town Planner
      • Where to Study Town Planning
    • History of Town Planning in England
  • TOWN PLANNING IN ENGLAND
    • Town Planning Law
    • National Planning Policy
      • NPPF โ€“ National Planning Policy Framework
      • Planning Practice Guidance (PPG)
      • Planning Circulars
      • Letters to Chief Planning Officers
      • Written Ministerial Statements
    • National Infrastructure Planning
    • The Duty to Co-operate
    • Local Plans
      • Local Plan Process
    • Neighbourhood Planning
  • PLANNING PERMISSION
    • Definition of Development
    • Change of Use & The Use Classes Order
    • Demolition
  • PLANNING APPLICATIONS
    • Types of Planning Application
    • How to Make a Planning Application
      • Pre-Application Consultation and Process
      • What Forms and Reports are Needed for a Planning Application?
      • How is a Planning Application Decided?
    • Planning Appeals
  • PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT
    • Householder PD Rights
      • Front Extensions
      • Rear Extensions
      • Side Extensions
      • Porches
      • Sheds and other Outbuildings
      • Loft Conversions and Roof Extensions
      • Re-Roofing and Skylights
      • Chimneys, Flues and Pipes
      • Converting a Garage to Living Accommodation
      • Driveways, Patios and Hardstandings
      • Decking and Raised Platforms
      • Satellite Dishes and Aerials
      • Solar Panels and Windmills
    • Fences, Gates and Walls
    • Extending Upwards by Adding Storeys
    • Demolition
    • Change of Use
    • Article 4 Directions
  • ARTICLES
  • FAQs
    • What is CIL?
    • What is Class A Planning Use?
    • What is Class B Planning Use?
    • What is Class C Planning Use?
    • What is Class E Planning Use?
    • What is Class F Planning Use?
    • How to Submit a Planning Appeal
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24 November 202324 November 2023

PLANNING APPLICATION FEES INCREASE CONFIRMED

The government have confirmed that planning application fees are to rise in England by up to 35% on the 6th December 2023.

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26 October 202324 November 2023

LEVELLING-UP AND REGENERATION ACT BECOMES LAW

The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 has become law affecting various aspects of the planning system in England.

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23 March 202323 March 2023

HOW TO SUBMIT A PLANNING APPEAL

Our guide to planning appeals and how you can give an appeal the best possible chance of success. Part of the town planning FAQ series.

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16 March 202324 November 2023

PROPOSED PLANNING APPLICATION FEES INCREASE

The government are consulting on a proposed planning application fees increase, expected to come into effect in Summer 2023.

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26 April 202226 April 2022

WHAT IS CLASS A3 PLANNING USE?

Our guide to the former class A3 planning use in England. Part of our town planning FAQ series. Spoiler alert – Class A3 no longer exists!

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5 April 202222 September 2022

FIVE YEAR HOUSING LAND SUPPLY

Our guide to Five Year Housing Land Supply and Housing Delivery Test in England. Part of the town planning FAQ series.

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1 October 202126 April 2022

WHAT IS CLASS B PLANNING USE?

Our guide to the B Class planning uses in England. Part of the town planning FAQ series.

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24 September 202113 April 2022

WHAT IS CLASS E PLANNING USE?

Our guide to the E Class planning uses in England. Part of the town planning FAQ series.

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24 September 20213 October 2021

WHAT IS CLASS F PLANNING USE?

Our guide to class F planning use in England. Part of our FAQ series.

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24 September 20213 October 2021

WHAT IS CLASS C PLANNING USE?

Our guide to the C Class planning uses in England. Part of the town planning FAQ series.

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What are the B-class planning uses in England?  How do they relate to the new Class E? ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿ—

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What is town planning? Well itโ€™s not just the planning of towns. Not in England anyways. 

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Government Hails Continued Rise in House Builds ๐Ÿ˜ 

The government have reported 42,110 new housing starts between the period October โ€“ December 2020, representing a 16% increase on the previous quarter.

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Government Hails Continued Rise in House Builds ๐Ÿ˜ The government have reported 42,110 new housing starts between the period October โ€“ December 2020, representing a 16% increase on the previous quarter. More details go to: www.TownPlanning.info #planning #townplanning #england #housing #housebuilding #construction #building #policy #government
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