The NPPF was revised last Thursday 20th July 2021. The main changes in this version is the push of Robert Jenrick’s ideology of creating ‘beautiful and sustainable buildings and places’ and ‘ensure that new streets are tree lined ’, the framework specifically requires tree officers and highway officers to work together and for solutions to […]
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Somerset set to become a new Unitary Authority
Somerset will join the ranks of Wiltshire and Cornwall by becoming a Unitary Authority. The announcement by Robert Jenrick is still subject to Parliamentary approval but is expected to go through. The announcement has been met with mixed reactions as some had called for two separate authorities covering the east and west of the County. […]
New statistics on planning applications and appeals released
The Planning Portal has released statistics that show that the ‘bounce back’ in planning applications continues with volume increasing by 17% relative to this time last year. This headline does mask considerable regional variation in the absolute number of applications and % change, with the South West showing one of the smallest increases nationally. Brett […]
BCP Local Plan Issues and Options
Do you own land or building assets in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area that you would like to see developed? Or do you have a view on the land-use and development priorities the Council should be focussing on? Chapman Lily Planning are giving you the heads up that BCP Council are about to consult […]
Housing completions up in first quarter of 2021
The Planner reported the completion of 49,470 homes in the first quarter of 2021, according to government statistics – the highest figure in more than 20 years. Encouragingly 46,010 homes were also started in the first quarter of 2021 – the highest number in nearly 15 years. Brett Spiller, Director at Chapman Lily Planning commented […]
Final opportunity to have your say on the emerging Fareham Local Plan
Fareham Borough Council is is consulting on the the Revised Publication Plan; with comments invited up to 30th July 2021. Revisions were needed to ensure that the plan would be robust and up-to-date upon adoption. Predicted housing needs increased 34% from 403 to 541 dwellings per year following the Governments decision to scrap changes to […]