Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council have confirmed they are adding the following condition to any application that involves the approval of net residential dwellings from the 26th of May 2025: Prior to the first occupation of the dwellings herby approved, a contribution of £300 per dwelling must be made to New Forest District Council […]
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Congratulations to Jonathan Leigh and Phillippa Gatehouse on Achieving their MRTPI!
We are thrilled to announce that Jonathan and Phillippa have both been awarded Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) — a significant professional milestone and a well-deserved recognition of their dedication to the planning profession. Both Jonathan and Phillippa bring a wealth of experience that goes far beyond the minimum requirements for chartered status. Their deep understanding of planning […]
RFU Papa John’s South Plate
Swanage & Wareham 87 – Salisbury 7 Swans welcomed old rivals Salisbury to Bestwall and, after a competitive first half, pulled away in style to record their biggest win of the season! It was a dominant second-half performance full of pace, power, and teamwork, with Swans controlling the game across the pitch.
Lymington and Pennington Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Launched
New Forest District Council and New Forest National Park Authority have jointly commenced the formal Regulation 16 consultation on the draft Lymington and Pennington Neighbourhood Plan. The six-week consultation period runs from Friday 18th April until 5:00pm on Friday 30th May 2025, providing stakeholders with a critical opportunity to submit representations on this important planning […]
CALL FOR NEW HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT SITES IN PORTSMOUTH
Portsmouth City Council has sent out a ‘Call for Sites’ for new employment and housing sites. Landowners and developers are invited to submit details of sites in the City that are considered to be suitable and available for development. The sites that are submitted will be assessed in an update to the Housing and Economic […]
Land Seminar March 2025
Last Friday, Chapman Lily Planning teamed up with DomVs, Steele Raymond, and David James Architects to host a well-attended landowner seminar in Blandford Forum. Our guest speaker, Simon Hoare MP, shared his insights on housing delivery and potential improvements to the planning system. Brett Spiller, Director at Chapman Lily, discussed national planning reforms and their […]