For the first time in years, the East Dorset plan area is purported to have a five-year housing land supply. The recently published calculation shows a supply of 5.36 years, with a surplus of 169 homes. Commenting on the announcement, Steve Tapscott, Associate Director at Chapman Lily, said ‘no doubt the announcement will be welcomed […]
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Consultation on overarching Environmental Principles
The Environment Bill will create a duty on Ministers to have regard to key environmental principles when making policy. Consultation of the draft principles is currently underway, see Draft Environmental Principles Policy Statement (defra.gov.uk) for more information. The drafts sets out five key principles: –Integration – seizing opportunities to embed environmental protection in other fields […]
Local Government Re-organisation underway in Northamptonshire
1st April saw eight existing Northamptonshire Councils combine to form two new Unitary Councils. The new West Northamptonshire Council will cover the former areas of Daventry District, Northampton and South Northants; Whilst North Northamptonshire Council will cover Wellingborough, Kettering, Corby and East Northants. This shift seeks to deliver more efficient services, ensuring value for money […]
Windsor & Maidenhead’s local plan examination edges forward
Despite being submitted to the Secretary of State more than three years ago, the Borough Local Plan is still at examination. After a lengthy process involving Covid-related delays and additional hearings, the inspector has finally released a post-hearings advice letter. Commenting on this announcement, Steve Tapscott, Associate Director at Chapman Lily, said ‘the inspector has […]
Government reveal more about amendments to the General Permitted Development Order
The Governments Build, Build, Build statement of 30th June 2020 was accompanied by a raft of new ideas and proposals to accelerate the delivery of homes. New ‘Right to Rise’ powers have already been introduced under Schedule 3, Part 20 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 as amended. Brett Spiller, […]
‘BCP homes – our commitment to our communities’ goes live
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has just launched a consultation inviting residents and stakeholders to share their views about how housing is delivered across BCP in the future. Speaking on the announcement, Brett Spiller, director at Chapman Lily, commented that ‘the key priorities set out in the draft strategy include meeting future housing needs; preventing […]