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05JanJanuary 5, 2021

Our Clients

Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy is continuing to grow and we have proud to have worked with the following clients: Hinton Properties Ltd. Oakdene Developments Ltd. Practical Construction Ltd. Architectural Services Ltd. Little Rascals Nursery Lichfield District Council Staffordshire Moorlands District Council Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy provides specialist town and country planning advice to landowners, householders and developer's alike, and specialises in the Staffordshire and the West Midlands, including Lichfield,...

05JanJanuary 5, 2021

Think Local 4 Business

Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy has signed up to the Think Local 4 Business website. The website is aimed at promoting businesses within the Staffordshire area, as well as providing business support, information as well as connecting local businesses. Funding is provided by the Local Authorities in Staffordshire; Lichfield District Council, Stafford Borough Council, Tamworth Borough Council, South Staffordshire District Council,...

05JanJanuary 5, 2021

Assisting the Public Sector

In addition to providing landowners and developers with planning advice and assistance, Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy also provides support to Local Authorities. This includes the processing of planning applications, submission of applications and validation. Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy provides professional, timely advice on all aspects of the planning system and specialises in the Staffordshire and wider West Midlands area.

05JanJanuary 5, 2021

What is a Conservation Area

Conservation Areas are designated by Local Planning Authorities and constitute areas with special architectural or historic interest, the character and appearance of which are desirable to preserve or enhance. If your property or site lies within a Conservation Area it does not necessarily mean that development is unacceptable. However, it does introduce an additional constraint to development, with an onus...

05JanJanuary 5, 2021

Land Banking Scams

The Planning Portal has recently reported a warning from the Insolvency Service that land banking scams are on the increase. Land banking scams involve a large plot of land, usually a field, being bought be 'developers' and then being subdivided into numerous smaller plots which are then often sold at auction. The marketing information usually suggests that there is a...

05JanJanuary 5, 2021

Discharge of Planning Conditions

Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy offers advice and assistance on the discharge of planning conditions imposed on planning permissions including the provision of supporting documentation, and liaison with the Local Authority. We can also advise you on the acceptability or otherwise of the conditions imposed and where appropriate lodge an application/appeal to secure its removal. Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy provides specialist town...

05JanJanuary 5, 2021

Community Engagement

Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy can assist in the preparation and running of community engagement events to support upcoming and ongoing planning applications and proposals. This includes liaison with the relevant partners and attendance at the events themselves. For more details please contact us to discuss your requirements further.

05JanJanuary 5, 2021

Abandonment

When considering the lawful use of an existing property, specifically those which are vacant, redundant or partially derelict, it is necessary to assess whether the previous use has been abandoned. Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy can assist developers and purchasers in identifiying whether a use has been abandoned, having regard to the numerous tests which have been established through case law. To...

05JanJanuary 5, 2021

Ground Source Heat Pumps

Ground source heat pumps are a form of renewable energy that are becoming increasingly popular as homeowners look to cut their household bills. They work by transferring heat from the ground into a building to provide heat to its rooms. The process does involve some use of electricity but this is outweighed by the heat which is produced. Air...

05JanJanuary 5, 2021

National Planning Policy Framework

The National Planning Policy Framework was published on 27th March 2012 and replaces the raft of Planning Policy Guidance Notes and Planning Policy Statements previously in place. The document sets out the Government's approach to planning and introduces a presumption in favour of sustainable development. If you would like to receive a summary document which sets out...