If you have been refused planning permission, you are entitled to lodge an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate. There are three options available: Written Representations, Hearing or a Public Inquiry. The Written Representations procedure is the most common form of appeal and is appropriate for less controversial cases with limited public interest. The process involves an exchange of written statements...
The Government has recently announced a new Roadmap for Renewable Energy Devvelopments, which identifies eight technologies that have the greatest potential to help reduce the Country's reliance on fossil fuels. These are wind energy, marine energy, biomass electricity, biomass heat, ground source and air source heat pumps, and renewable transport. Interestingly it makkes no reference to photovoltaic/solar energy. If you are...
Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy Ltd. was appointed last year by West Midlands Fire Service to secure planning consent for a new high rise training facility. Over recent years the UK has suffered a number of fires in high rise buildings that have caused the deaths of fire fighters and members of the public, and this prompted West Midlands Fire Service to develop...
Local residents often find themselves confronted by a new planning application, with a very short period of time in which to respond to the Council with their comments. If you havent had much involvement in the planning system before it can be quite difficult to get your head around the process and make effective representations on the application. Rob Duncan Planning...
Planning Appeals may be made for a number of reasons, the most common being because planning permission has been refused by a Local Authority. Appeals are made to the Planning Inspectorate, based in Bristol, whose Inspectors make the vast majority of the decisions. A very small number are determined by the Secretary of State. By lodging an appeal you...
Planning Appeals may be made for a number of reasons, the most common being because planning permission has been refused by a Local Authority. Appeals are made to the Planning Inspectorate, based in Bristol, whose Inspectors make the vast majority of the decisions. A very small number are determined by the Secretary of State. By lodging an appeal you...
The Federation of Small Businesses, as reported by the Planning Portal, has argued that small businesses should be allowed to fast-track their planning applications to reduce the delays their currently experience. The report criticises the current planning system stating that small firms have to go through a long and costly process which can put them off expanding their business. ...
The Government has this week published its draft National Planning and Policy Framework. The framework sets out guidance on key national objectives such as safeguarding the natural environment, combating climate change and supporting sustainable local growth. Local Authorities and communities will be able to produce their own plans reflecting the needs and priorities for their own areas. Rob Duncan...
The Government has this week published its draft National Planning and Policy Framework. The framework sets out guidance on key national objectives such as safeguarding the natural environment, combating climate change and supporting sustainable local growth. Local Authorities and communities will be able to produce their own plans reflecting the needs and priorities for their own areas. One key aspect...
The Government has this week published its draft National Planning and Policy Framework. The framework sets out guidance on key national objectives such as safeguarding the natural environment, combating climate change and supporting sustainable local growth. Local Authorities and communities will be able to produce their own plans reflecting the needs and priorities for their own areas. Rob Duncan Planning...
