Following several years of preparation, Swindon Borough Council has published the pre-submission draft version of its local plan review for consultation. This is the final stage of public engagement before the plan is submitted to the Secretary of State for examination. Speaking on the consultation, Steve Tapscott, Associate Director at Chapman Lily, said: ‘the draft […]
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Fire safety planning requirements have come into force
Measures to ensure that fire safety matters are incorporated at the planning stage for high-rise residential developments have come into force. The standards apply to applications for planning permission made on or after 1 August 2021. It was announced in June that the measures would be added to Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). Known as planning […]
Revised NPPF released 20th July 2021
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 […]
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 […]