The Planning Inspectorate has now issued a report concerning Dorset Council’s 5 Year Housing Land Supply Annual Position Statement 2024. The recommendation provided to the Council is that the Council’s draft Annual Position Statement (APS) dated 31 July 2024 can demonstrate a 5 year supply of deliverable housing sites, subject to the removal of 537 […]
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CLP welcome New Senior Planner
Chapman Lily Planning are delighted to announce the addition of Jonathan Leigh to their team as a Senior Planner. Jonathan brings with him a wealth of experience and skills which will strengthen our capacity in promoting strategic land and our research capabilities. Jonathan shared his thoughts on his new role, saying: ‘I am thrilled to […]
New Forest District Council – revised Local Development Scheme
The agenda for the forthcoming Cabinet meeting of New Forest District Council has been published, the agenda includes details of the proposed revisions to the Councils Local Development Scheme (LDS). The LDS sets the timetable for the progression of the Council’s Local Plan, if approved by the Council’s Cabinet the key milestones in the preparation […]
Chapman Lily Planning sends its comments to government on the proposed changes to the NPPF
Chapman Lily Planning has responded to the invitation to comment upon the proposed changes to the NPPF. A lengthy piece of work as there was some 90 pages and a similar number of questions to be answered. The aim of the proposed changes is to speed up the planning process and remove barriers to economic […]
Natural England announces changes to its involvement in planning application and planning policy work.
Natural England (NE) has written to all Chief Planning Officers at Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) advising that it is withdrawing from the more ‘day to day’ interaction with the planning system, stating in their letter that they are; ‘focusing on high risk and high opportunity casework, with an emphasis on strategic engagement and delivering solutions […]
Chapman Lily Planning Proud Sponsors of Swans RFC
Chapman Lily Planning are delighted to continue sponsorship of Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club and are looking forward to welcoming friends and family to the club. Last week saw a great match with Swanage and Wareham traveling to Melksham resulting in a final score of MELKSHAM 20pts SWANAGE & WAREHAM 34pts Fantastic result, well done […]