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As part of a Local Authoritys preparation of their Local Development Framework, they must identify suitable land for future development. As part of this process the Council will seek the identification of land by local landowners and businesses. Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy can assist landowners in making representations to the Local Authority with the aim of having that land...
The system of Lawful Development Certificates enables an applicant to apply to their Local Authority for a certificate saying that an existing use or development is lawful. They can also be used if an applicant wishes to have confirmed that a proposed use or development would be lawful. In both cases the onus is on the applicant to demonstrate...
Certain developments, depending on their size and local policy context, will incur the need for a S106 Obligation. These can include for example affordable housing provision, education contributions or Public Open Space provision. The level and type of contribution will vary depending on the Authority and the scheme submitted. Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy can assist with negotiations of S106 Agreements...
Do you have a parcel of land which you dont know what to do with? Maybe you are considering purchasing a site at Auction, but dont know what its development potential is. Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy can help. We offer a Site Appraisal service, incorporating a review of the planning constraints applicable to the site, a site inspection where necessary,...
The Royal Town Planning Institute TPI will soon be launching a myth-busting campaign in a bid to ensure a better informed debate about the role of planning and the planning profession. The matter has arisen following comments made in a recent article in the Daily Telegraph in which the planning system came under criticism for restricting growth, and causing...
The Planning Portal is the Government's hub for planning information and submission of applications. The Portal enables applicant's to submit their application electronically, thus avoiding heavy postage and copying costs. Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy utilises the Planning Portal to submit applications on behalf of our clients as this represents the simplest, most efficient way of doing so. We also...
Are you considering a career as a Town Planner? Ever wondered what it is like to be a Planner and whether it is a fulfilling career? Please read on! Town and Country Planning is concerned with the development and use of land and the long term protection and improvement of our environment whilst meeting society's economic and social needs. A...
Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy aims to ensure that high quality development secures planning consent. High quality development can help to enhance local areas, and Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy can help to ensure that your scheme does just that. We provide specialist town and country planning advice to landowners, householders and developer's alike. We can assist at all stages of the planning...
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If you have had planning permission granted, it is likely to be subject to various conditions. The number of conditions imposed by the Local Authority will depend upon the complexity of the project. If if commonplace for some of these conditions to be prior commencement conditions, i.e. they require the submission of details prior to works commencement on site. ...
