Ringing Changes on Planning Listen to CT Planning’s Chris Timothy expressing his views on the National Planning Policy Framework consultation on BBC’s Farming Today. For more thoughts on the subject read his recent article – Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework recent planning permission projects Planning permission for
Ringing Changes on Planning Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system The government has announced plans to reform the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). On 30 July 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister set out to the House of Commons the Government’s plan
What do you need to know if you are warned of a potential breach of planning control? Chris Timothy of CT Planning advises. Local planning authorities, also known as LPAs, can take enforcement action whenever they believe it is in the public interest and where they decide there has been
Class E Commercial, business and services Uses Shop Financial and professional services (not medical) Café or restaurant Office Research and development of production or processes Gymnasiums, indoor recreations not involving motorised vehicles or firearms Clinics, health centres, creches, day nurseries, day centre Industrial process Class C Dwellings Uses C1: Hotels,
An outdoor swimming pool is a form of development that is permitted by Class E, Part 1, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (As Amended), if it complies with all the conditions. If your site is not located on “Designated Land” (which includes
Many of the new permitted development rights that allow for residential and commercial use of agricultural buildings (subject to following the Prior Notification Procedure) specifically exclude Listed Buildings. Does the fact that a building is listed mean there is no opportunity to introduce new commercial, residential or leisure uses? We
Tamworth Borough Council has commenced a Call for Sites exercise to identify possible locations for development in the emerging Tamworth Local Plan The deadline for submissions is 11 August 2024. Tamworth Borough Council is asking landowners to submit land for consideration as part of the Local Plan review. The Council is
Flood protection and alleviation works are often undertaken on farms to improve the operation of the agricultural unit. However, do such works require planning permission? We have asked CT Planning’s Managing Director Christopher Timothy to advise. Engineering operations that include undertaking flood protection and alleviation works comprise development for which
“Biodiversity net gain is a way of creating and improving biodiversity by requiring development to have a positive impact (‘net gain’) on biodiversity.” (Source: National Planning Policy Guidance) Biodiversity net gain applies to all planning applications made in England on or after 2 April 2024. This includes any agricultural development
On May 21, 2024, significant changes to permitted development rights for agricultural buildings will come into effect, marking another milestone in rural development policy. These changes proceed the initial amendments proposed by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). These modifications relate to the expansion of Class Q
Levelling and regeneration bill How long after development can enforcement action be taken if it breaches planning rules? CT Planning’s Chris Timothy looks at the current legislation – and what will change. From 25 April 2024, section 171B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is amended by the
Lichfield District Council has commenced a Call for Sites exercise to identify possible locations for development in the emerging Lichfield Local Plan. The deadline for submissions is 25 March 2024. Lichfield District Council is asking landowners to submit land for consideration as part of the Local Plan review. The Council
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