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      • 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
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    • 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
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      • Rear Extensions
      • Side Extensions
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      • 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
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    • 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?
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12 December 202412 December 2024

FOR ‘BUILDERS, NOT BLOCKERS’ – THE NEW DECEMBER 2024 NPPF

The Labour government presses forward with planning reforms, including higher housing targets and “grey belt” in a new December 2024 NPPF.

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31 July 202431 July 2024

A NEW NPPF – UPDATE ON LABOUR’S REFORM OF THE PLANNING SYSTEM IN ENGLAND

The Labour government launches a consultation on planning reforms, including higher housing targets and “grey belt” land in a new NPPF.

20 July 202420 July 2024

LABOUR’S PLANS FOR REFORM OF THE UK PLANNING SYSTEM

Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has said work on planning reform is ‘underway’ in a bid to deliver Labourโ€™s promised 1.5m homes in five years.

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13 July 202413 July 2024

IS PLANNING PERMISSION NEEDED? – CLASS E USE

Class E Use gives businesses and landlords flexibility to use buildings as shops, offices, cafes etc without need for a planning application.

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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 202220 December 2023

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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Check out our summary of changes to the planning system in England coming as a result of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act becoming law. โš–๏ธ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ›ฉ๏ธ

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Check out our summary of changes to the planning system in England coming as a result of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act becoming law. โš–๏ธ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ›ฉ๏ธ Link in Bio #planning #townplanning #law #england #legislation #government #parliament
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Check out our guide to Five Year Housing Land Supply, HDT and why theyโ€™re important to Planning in England ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Link in bio 

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Check out our guide to Five Year Housing Land Supply, HDT and why theyโ€™re important to Planning in England ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Link in bio #planning #housing #england #townplanning #cities
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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 are the B-class planning uses in England? How do they relate to the new Class E? ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿ— Check out our latest post. Link in bio. #townplanning #england #industry #warehouses #offices #property #uk #investing #buytolet
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