Community engagement can help to identify issues early on in the planning process and reduce conflict at the application stage. The ideas generated can help to optimise the benefits of development projects and enhance the reputation of the development community. Steve Tapscott, Senior Planner at Chapman Lily Planning recently hosted a public exhibition relating to […]
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Mid-Sussex Plan moves one step closer to adoption
An independent Inspector has found the emerging Mid-Sussex District Council Local Plan sound, following two rounds of modification that have seen a significant uplift in housing numbers. This would appear to be no mean feat in an area where neighbouring authorities have been constrained by the potential impact of vehicle exhaust emissions on the Ashdown […]
Appeal Success for 30 apartments in Bournemouth
Chapman Lily Planning are pleased to have secured outline planning permission at appeal for the construction of a block of 30 flats on a site in Bournemouth town centre. The site had previously contained a vacant office block and already had permission for the construction of a smaller block of apartments but the Council had […]
Proposals for the redevelopment of the former Poole Pottery unveiled
Chapman Lily has been appointed by Fortitudo Limited to assist with the re-development of the former Poole Pottery site. Brett Spiller commented: ‘This is a very exciting project, which will see a mixed-use scheme revitalise this part of Old Orchard and provide a more welcoming environment for visitors to Poole Quay. As a first step, […]
Planning permission secured for new car dealership
Chapman Lily Planning is delighted to have helped Hendy Group secure planning permission for a new car dealership fronting on to the A31 in St Leonard’s in Dorset. The site is situated within the Green Belt, where development of this nature would not normally be permitted, but in this case the established haulage yard provided […]
East Dorset District Council introduce pre-application charges
East Dorset District Council have introduced charges for their pre-application advice service. The Council’s charging schedule is based on the scale of the proposal and whether a meeting is requested or just a written response from the Council. For more information on the Council’s pre-application charges please contact Chapman Lily Planning.