The Government have today published the much awaited changes to BNG. The legislation changes include some important updates, these include the provision that from the 6th August 2026 developments with a site area below 0.2 hectares will be exempt from having to demonstrate a 10% increase in BNG…unless there is an impact on ‘on site […]
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Lights out and away we go!
This week, colleagues from Sibbett Gregory and Chapman Lily came together for an inter-company go-karting session, swapping desks for race suits and enjoying an evening of friendly competition. After some fiercely contested races, the podium positions were claimed by: 1st – Ali Knott (Sibbett Gregory) – 31.431s 2nd – Chris Tillbrook (Sibbett Gregory) – 31.720s […]
Regulation 14 of the Swanage Neighbourhood Plan Underway
Swanage Town Council invite residents, businesses and community organisations to have their say on the draft Swanage Neighbourhood Plan, which has now reached the formal Regulation 14 consultation stage. The six-week consultation period runs from Friday 26th June until Friday 7th August 2026, providing stakeholders with a critical opportunity to submit representations on this shared […]
Southampton City Council Local Plan Notice of intention to commence plan making
The Local Plan for Southampton will provide a strategy for growth over the next 15 years, guiding where new homes, employment areas, infrastructure and facilities will be delivered to achieve growth and prosperity in the city while protecting and enhancing the local environment On the 26th June 2026 Southampton City Council gave notice of its […]
Navigating the New Local Plan System: Insights from the Planning Inspectorate’s Procedure Guide
The Planning Inspectorate has published its initial procedure guide for local plan examinations under the new local plan system, marking a significant step in the Government’s ambition to streamline the plan-making process. The new system, which came into force in March 2026 replaces the legacy 2012 framework. A cornerstone of this updated approach is […]
Somerset Council Launch Local Plan Scoping Consultation
Somerset Council has commenced its Somerset Local Plan Scoping Consultation, representing the first formal stage in preparing a new Local Plan to guide growth and development across the county to 2045. The consultation opened on the 19th of June 2026 and will remain open until 11:59pm on Friday 24th July 2026. This limited consultation window […]