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 […]
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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, […]
BCP to condition New Forest SAMMS payment
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 […]
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 […]