Flexible Permissions
Do you have an asset that’s proving difficult to let? Would you just like to maximise marketability? A “flexible” or “dual-use” planning […]
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An open email to the Robert Jenrick
Dear Mr Jenrick Please accept my apologies for the direct approach in this matter however as the Minister for Communities, Homes and […]
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Serviced Accommodation – The tightening noose
I have recently been advising a gentleman who approached us with a knotty planning problem. With their kind permission I requested that […]
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Adding to the Reasons for Refusal
It is seldom acceptable for a Council to add to the reasons for refusal on the submission of a planning application. In […]
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The Planning Cost of Covid-19
So for this post I wanted to reflect upon the Raglan Gatehouse development and it’s journey through the planning system. This application […]
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The Basic’s
The common failing of many application processes is a failure to understand the basics of the planning game. These are the Starting […]
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The 90 day Rule, further thoughts!
If you operate short term accommodation within London you will be well versed, i’m sure, in the provisions of the 90 Day […]
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Horsing Around
Q: What does this description of land mean? Equestrian tie and not all green belt? A: It means that the land can […]
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Intensification is not development
An LPA cannot require a new planning application to be submitted or enforce on the basis of intensification alone. Pure intensification of […]
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