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When you apply for planning permission the Local Authority is required to determine the application, either by granting consent, or by refusing it. If you have been refused planning permission, you entitled to lodge an appeal against the Councils decision, provided it is submitted within the prescribed timescale. Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy can advise you whether you have a realistic chance...
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The emerging National Planning Policy Framework continues to make headlines within the national press, particularly owing to the new presumption in favour of development. Many parties, including the CPRE have seen this as an invitation to open the flood gates to developers, with little attention given to safeguarding the character of areas. The Government maintain that adequate safeguards will...
In addition to working for landowners, householders and developers in the private sector, Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy also provides advice and assistance to Local Authorities. This includes submission of applications on behalf of an Authority, determining applications, processing appeals and undertaking validation of applications. Local Authorities can often find themselves in need of assistance when they are faced with significant...
If you live within a Conservation Area and intend to carry out new development, be it an extension or a new build proposal, it is important to ensure that your scheme will not detract from the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy has extensive experience of dealing with Conservation Area matters, and where necessary can recommend...
If you own a Listed Building or intend carrying out works that may have an impact on the setting of a Listed Building it is important that you engage professional advice at an early stage in order to ensure that any development you propose will not have an adverse impact. Listed Buildings are those of the highest quality and Local...
District and County Councilors do not generally have a significant role in the determination of most planning applications. The majority of applications are determined under Delegated Authority. However, those applications which are proving controverisal or are of a significant scale, will usually be determined by the Planning Committee. Councillors who sit on the Planning Committee are usually trained in...
Enforcement Notices are used by Local Authorities to take action against unlawful use of land or development. If you are served an enforcement notice it is important you take appropriate action immediately. You will only have a a short period within which to lodge and appeal and early discussion with a Planning Consultant is strongly recommended. Rob Duncan Planning...
Design and Access Statements are required for most forms of development, including household developments in Conservation Areas. Without one your planning application will not be validated by the Council. Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy can provide advice and assistance in the early stages of formulating a scheme, including the pre-application process, and will then prepare a quality Design and Access Statement...
Pre-Appliation Advice with the Local Authority is something which Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy strongly advocates, as it helps to identify any areas of concern that the Local Authority may have, as well as providing an opportunity to enhance the quality of the proposed development. This provides greater certainty to developers and can assist in ensuring the application has an easier ride...
