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 […]
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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 […]
Have your say on the new Charmouth Neighbourhood Plan!
Chapman Lily Planning have been tracking the progress of the Charmouth Neighbourhood Plan. Currently the Local Planning Authority, Dorset Council, is required to consult on the Charmouth Parish Draft Neighbourhood Plan 2021-2035 before examination can take place. The consultation process which will run from the 18th June to the 30th July 2021 provides an opportunity […]
Wareham Neighbourhood Plan
Wareham Neighbourhood Plan has taken a major step forward after receiving the examiners report this month. The basic conditions are set out in the legislation, and are intended to ensure that neighbourhood plans fit within their wider context. The plan must:- – have regard to national planning policies and guidance – contribute to achieving sustainable […]
Planning Practice Guidance now requires fire statements
In light of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the subsequent inquiry, the government now wishes to tighten up how fire precautions are factored into development proposals. An update to the Planning Practice Guidance sets out that from 1st August 2021, all applications involving two or more dwellings and a building height of 18m or more/seven […]
Havant local plan progress
Chapman Lily Planning has been tracking the progress of the Havant Local Plan, which is currently at examination. The inspectors have published their matters, issues and questions, which set the scene for the likely topics of discussion at the virtual hearings set to start on 12th July. Commenting on the announcement, Steve Tapscott, Associate Director […]