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The Government is preparing to launch a consultation on proposals that would allow planning officers to determine all applications...

After obtaining Prior Approval for the conversion of a former poultry unit to a four bedroom dwelling in Worcestershire last year, the...

freestock.com In the last Local Plan, Solihull encountered difficulties with some sites put forward, and have the following advice:- One...

Professional bodies in the construction, engineering, planning and architectural sectors are adopting measured support for AI,...

The application includes plans for up to 1,600 homes as part of a new mixed-use neighbourhood which includes shops, cafés, bars,...

We rely on Google for information, and councils use it for planning and enforcement decisions—but should they? The High Court has...

Key Changes in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 1. Reforming Planning Committees A national delegation system will decide which...

We are pleased to report yet another recent appeal success, this time in Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) for a backland...

Agricultural buildings can be converted to dwellings under the Class Q procedure. Other the fact that the Class Q Permitted Development...

The UK government has introduced a new framework for Green Belt planning, redefining how land is assessed and categorised for potential...

We have secured full planning consent for a new three-bedroom detached house on a previously redundant site in Northfield, Birmingham....

The UK government has proposed a significant shift in planning policy to encourage development around public transport hubs, aiming to...

We are incredibly pleased to secure a significant planning appeal win for five self-build houses at Netherwood Lane, Chadwick End,...

It has been 30 years this year since the building was closed by The Central Electricity Generation Board, later known as ‘Powergen’ . ...