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Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy provides specialist town and country planning advice to landowners, householders and developer's alike. We can assist at all stages of the planning process, from pre-application discussions, preparation of Design and Access Statements, Planning Statements, submission of applications, negotiation on applications and Discharge of Conditions. We will also undertake appeals on your behalf if you have...
The Coalition Government has signalled its intention to introduce a planning guarantee to ensure that no application for planning permission in England, including any associated appeal, takes longer than 12 months to be determined. The aim is to provide certainty to both developers and local residents. The proposal is yet to be fully worked up, but it is anticipated that...
Are you a householder considering extending your property, or erecting an outbuilding? Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy can help. Under what are commonly known as Permitted Development Rights, householders are able to undertake various works to properties without the need for planning permission. There are however numerous criteria applicable, and if you are unfamiliar with them the legislation can often be misinterpreted. ...
Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy is now on Twitter! Follow us at @RobDuncan3. Feel free to share the link with your friends! Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy provides specialist town and country planning advice to landowners, householders and developer's alike, and specialises in the areas of Lichfield, Burton-on-Trent, Stafford, Tamworth, Leek, and the rural areas inbetween. If you need help applying for planning...
Enforcement Notices are served by Local Authorities in circumstances where an applicant has undertaken works or is carrying out a use without the benefit of planning permission. Unless the matter is extremely serious the Authority will usually write to you first to inform you of their concerns. Enforcement action can ultimately result in you having to demolish the building...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
