Yesterday (25th June 2025) the government published its intentions for improving (speeding up and simplifying) the planning appeals system which it aims to bring into place by the end of this year. Planning applications to local planning authorities from the date of implementation will become eligible for the simplified appeals process. Under the new process […]
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Chapman Lily Planning Proud Sponsors of Swans RFC
Chapman Lily Planning is proud to continue its sponsorship of Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club. We’re excited to support the club once again and look forward to joining friends, family, and the wider community for another fantastic year of rugby. As part of our ongoing support, we’re delighted to sponsor a much-needed new dugout, which […]
Dorset Local Plan – Issues and Options report – including two other important consultations
On 24th June, Dorset Council will consider an officer report regarding consulting on the Dorset Local Plan, which will include a strategy for meeting housing, employment and other needs. It anticipates publication of the consultation draft mid-August and consultation open for a period of eight weeks. The Plan will explore the reasonable deliverable development opportunities […]
CLP Promotions
Chapman Lily Planning are delighted to announce the promotion of Jonathan Leigh to Associate Director. Jonathan has made a fantastic contribution to Chapman Lily Planning over the last 8 months. We are looking forward to seeing Jonathan continue to excel in his new role, bringing his expertise and dedication to further enhance our team’s success. […]
Government consults on proposals to speed up build out.
On 25th May, government published a paper inviting views on further action the government should take to speed up homes being built. It sees a 5 part strategy to achieve faster house building, including reforms to the planning system, supporting the growth of SME developers building small sites by tackling the key barriers they face […]
Proposed changes to BNG requirements form part of Government Consultation
Today (28th May 2025) government has published another of its consultations in its attempt to streamline the planning system. It proposes options for reforming application site thresholds to introduce a more gradated approach, with 3 separate thresholds: minor, medium and major. The paper explains that the existing site thresholds (Major and Minor) are too simplistic, […]