DEFRA are currently consulting on the practical and legal implementation details of the new biodiversity net gain [BNG] requirement for development. The consultation opened on the 11th January 2022 and closes on the 5th April 2022. Phillippa Gatehouse, Graduate Planner at Chapman Lily Planning states, ‘This is an important consultation, with responses helping to […]
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Housing delivery test results published
The department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has published the latest housing delivery test results. Brett Spiller, Director at Chapman Lily Planning, explained ‘The results show how Local Planning Authorities are performing, highlighting those who are delivering the requisite level of houses on the ground and those that are not. The performance is […]
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council publish Local Plan: Issues and Options Document
BCP Council has published its keenly anticipated Local Plan Issues and Options Document for the purposes of consultation. BCP Council have allowed eight weeks for responses (closing 7th March 2022). Brett Spiller, Direct at Chapman Lily Planning commented ‘This is a major milestone, being the first expression of the new Council’s aspirations for the area […]
Government Publishes First Homes Guidance
The government has published a model section 106 agreement for its new First Homes policy, which came into full effect over the Christmas period. It has also updated its planning practice guidance (PPG) to include the requirements of the new model agreement.First Homes is now the government’s preferred discounted market tenure and it is anticipated […]
Thanks to all those who have attended or assisted with our exhibitions
Chapman Lily Planning has always strived to innovate and, wherever possible, engage with local communities at the formative stages of proposals for new development. Despite the challenging circumstances, we are immensely proud to have hosted numerous public exhibitions, both on-line and in-person. We’d like to thank all those that have taken the time to attend, […]
Achievements in 2021
The Christmas and New Year break has provided an opportunity to look back at 2021 and to plan for 2022. 2021 has been an equally challenging and rewarding year, the resourcing challenges that Local Authorities face has continued to impact on their ability to determine applications efficiently and with a customer focused approach. On a […]