The Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) was updated on 5th February 2024 to clarify the effect of the new National Planning Policy Framework on ‘Housing Supply and Delivery.’ Para 226 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) serves to reduce the housing land supply requirement from 5 to 4 years where there is an emerging local […]
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Chapman Lily Planning Proud Sponsors of Swans RFC
Chapman Lily Planning are delighted to be sponsoring Swans and great to be welcoming some of friends and family to the club as well. Fantastic games by all teams Swanage & Wareham 37pts to Weymouth & Portland 22pts – Player of the match was awarded to Lewis Reeves Swanage & Wareham Ladies 48pts to Poole […]
An introduction to biodiversity net gain (BNG)
What is BNG? Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) aims to foster biodiversity by ensuring that development projects contribute positively to the overall biodiversity of a development site. In England, BNG is mandated under Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by the Environment Act 2021. Essentially, BNG requires developments to deliver […]
Dorset Young Planners Day of the Dead – and congratulations to Phillippa for Co-Chair of Dorset Planners!
After Storm Ciarán left the original November-planned day of the dead event postponed, Dorset Young Planners were delighted to hold the CPD and social last Thursday evening. The event was based around local archaeology and heritage, and its place in the planning world, including fascinating talks from: James Weir, Associate Director at tor&co; Steve Wallis, […]
Government is consulting on what they are terming ‘Street Vote Development Orders.’
The government believes these are ‘an innovative new tool that will give residents the ability to propose development on their street and, subject to the proposal meeting certain requirements, vote on whether that development should be given planning permission.’ After a street vote development order has been made, it will mean ‘homeowners can develop their […]
Associate Director and Senior Planner/Planner Opportunities at Chapman Lily Planning
We are seeking expressions of interest from Planners/Senior Planners and Associate Directors to join our team. Whether you are looking for a new challenge or looking to progress your career, we would love to hear from you. The practice is based in Wareham, Dorset with a varied client base along the South Coast and beyond. […]