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When applying for planning permission it is advisable to first review the Local Authority's Validation Guidance. Local Authorities prepare Validation Guidance in order to highlight when particular documents will be required before they will validate an application. A common example is a need for bat surveys on barn conversion proposals. You can usually find a copy of the Local...
When an application is submitted to a Local Authority it is first reviewed to establish whether it is valid. If an application is deemed invalid, a letter will be sent to the applicant outlining the outstanding issues. Local Authorities are required to prepare Validation Guidance setting out the documentation they will require for particular types of application. Once an...
When a planning application is submitted to a Local Authority, there are normally two ways in which it will be determined. The vast majority of planning applications are dealt with under Delegated Authority, which usually involves the case officer preparing a report which is then signed off by a senior member of the Development Control Team (usually the DC Manager). ...
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has derided many new houses within the UK as being too small for family life, using the term “shameful shoebox homes”. RIBA contend that the average three bedroom home is 8% smaller than the recommended minimum. The House Builders Federation on the other hand claims that building bigger homes could render them...
According to the Planning Portal's Carbon Calculator, Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy has optimised the facilities available to minimise its carbon footprint, saving up to 160 kg per year. This is owing to the fact that Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy lodges planning applications electronically via the Planning Portal, rather than via the post. This not only saves time, but it also...
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As energy prices continue to increase, many people are becoming drawn towards renewable energy developments in order to reduce their energy bills. These include solar panels, wind turbines, ground source heat pumps and air/heat pumps. Depending on the circumstances, most of these will require planning permission in one form or another, and Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy can advise you...
Newark and Sherwood District Council is close to becoming the first Authority in England to introduce charges on development to help pay for infrastructure and community facilities. The scheme has emerged as part of the Community Infrastructure Levy legislation, and up until now no Authority has implemented one. The charges collected by the council will be used to fund...
Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy provides timely, professional advice and assistance to local residents and businesses when it comes to submitting planning applications. We can advise you about the process and the role of the Local Authority, as well as undertaking pre-application discussions and lodging the application itself. The Consultancy also provides high quality Planning Statements and Design and Access Statements...
Are you considering erecting an outbuilding? Perhaps a new shed, greenhouse or hobby room? Did you know a large number of outbuildings can be erected without the need to apply for planning permission? Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy can help guide you through the numerous criteria which are applicable and advise you on the most suitable way forward. When constructing...
