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Tyler Parkes has obtained a Permission in Principle decision for two self-build/custom-build homes on land to the rear of Stratford Road, Hockley Heath. The application is unusual in that the site crosses the administrative boundary between Warwick District and Solihull Metropolitan Borough. The larger part of the site, including the proposed dwellings, lies within Warwick District, while the existing access from Stratford Road lies within Solihull. Separate submissions were

Changes to England’s Biodiversity Net Gain requirements took effect on 6 August 2026. They should simplify matters for some smaller developments, but they also remove an exemption previously available to self-build and custom-build schemes. Biodiversity Net Gain, usually referred to as BNG, generally requires qualifying development to achieve at least a 10% increase in biodiversity value. Although the detailed Biodiversity Gain Plan is normally dealt with after permission has

Tyler-Parkes is pleased to report the grant of full planning permission for a new residential development at 1A Old Warwick Road, Hockley Heath. Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council approved the demolition of the existing buildings, and the construction of a two-storey detached apartment building providing seven residential units, together with associated access and car parking. Permission was granted on 31 July 2026. The application required careful consideration of sev

We are pleased to have secured full planning permission for the demolition of existing agricultural buildings and the erection of a new five-bedroom detached dwelling. The scheme represents a successful outcome on a sensitive rural site located within the Green Belt, open countryside, and a Special Landscape Area. The application followed detailed pre-application discussions with the Council and was prepared as a more appropriate alternative to an extant Class Q Prior Appro

UKREiiF 2026 confirmed a clear shift in the property and planning sector: the debate has moved from policy ambition to delivery. Housing, regeneration, infrastructure and planning reform dominated the conference, with Government continuing to focus on speeding up development, supporting local planning authorities, unlocking stalled sites and bringing forward further changes to the NPPF. For landowners and developers, the key message is that opportunity exists — but it must be

The Government has announced proposed changes to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) that should make the system simpler and more workable for smaller developments. The changes, published on 15 April 2026, are aimed at reducing unnecessary cost, delay and complexity, particularly on minor residential schemes. The most significant proposal is a new exemption for sites of 0.2 hectares or less. In practice, this could remove BNG requirements from around half of residential planning appl

Tyler Parkes is pleased to confirm that planning permission and listed building consent have been secured for the change of use and...

Calcot Manor Hotel Tyler Parkes has secured planning permission on behalf of Calcot Health & Leisure for the creation of a Thermal...