In his speech at the RIBA offices, the Secretary of State for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) Michael Gove effectively hit out at councils that delay processing planning applications, specifically those that use so-called ‘extension of time agreements’, which he described as “an insistence on delays to slow down the system”. […]
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SWANS GO TOP AT CHRISTMAS
Chapman Lily were pleased to hear that Swans have found themselves on top of the Southern South League following their last game of the season before the Christmas break. Swanage & Wareham welcomed Combe Down to Bestwall in their last game, and with a bonus point victory, with other results going their way. […]
Permission secured for extension to Solar PV Array in North Poole
Chapman Lily Planning are delighted to have secured permission for the extension to the existing solar photovoltaic array at Whites Pit (Canford Resource Park) in North Poole for our client Canford Renewable Energy (CRE). The site, Whites Pit, is a former landfill which was capped and restored at the turn of the century. CRE […]
Chapman Lily celebrate obtaining planning permission for 4 new dwellings in Swanage, Dorset.
Chapman Lily Planning are pleased to have played a role in obtaining planning permission for the demolition of the existing dwelling and its replacement for two semi-detached properties, providing 4 new family dwellings on a clifftop site overlooking Swanage bay and the Isle of Wight. Kennedy Durrant (Senior Town Planner) commented ‘It was really pleasing […]
Additional Permitted development rights for solar panels will come into effect from 21 December.
Government’s latest amendments to permitted development rights in England will see more scope for solar panel installations on buildings (or in the curtilage of a building) without needing full or householder planning permission. Full details of the changes can be found in the amending legislation and its explanatory memorandum, but in summary: Domestic installations will: be possible on a […]
Statutory Consultees role in the planning system to be examined.
The Secretary of State, Michael Gove, delivered a speech (19 December 2023) at the RIBA building in London. He announced that Sam Richards of ‘Britain Remade,’ will be appointed to lead a quick-fire review of statutory consultees in order to speed up the planning system. Clare Spiller (Associate Director) welcomed the review. She explained; ‘frequently, […]