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The Government has published a substantially restructured National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), replacing the previous Framework and introducing a clearer separation between policies for plan-making and policies for determining planning applications. Although many familiar planning principles remain, the August 2026 NPPF contains a number of important changes which will affect local authorities, developers and landowners. A more structured planning system One of the most

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

We’re absolutely delighted to have secured planning permission for the change of use of a former hotel to residential use on the North Cornwall coast. This was a rewarding application to be involved in, requiring a strong case on policy, viability and environmental impact. The application required careful consideration because the site lies in the open countryside, outside any defined settlement, and is subject to a number of environmental and landscape designations, includin

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