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The Changing Face of Planning

29th September 2020 By Lavingham Planning Consultants Ltd

The Government has announced a consultation process on guidelines to speed up the planning system across England. In a report published at the beginning of August 2020 titled Planning for the Future, the Government provides detailed plans for changing a ‘relic’ of an existing system.

The plans aim to greatly improve the existing system which sees many potential planning applications refused because of previous stipulations.

The plans include re-energising local plans produced by the Local Planning Authority (LPA) so that land falls into one of three categories: growth, renewal or protected.

Automatic approval

The proposal outlines that planning permission would automatically be secured for areas categorised for growth. Some development would be permitted in renewal areas but would be restricted completely in protected areas.

Local Authorities will also be put under increasing pressure to ensure that planning approval for some bigger development projects is approved in under 30 months.

Priority for aesthetic developments

The Government also announced that high-quality development proposals would be likely to be granted automatic permission if they reflect local character and preferences.

The changes outlined by the Government mean that more applications will be granted immediately, whilst other more unique applications will be categorised, and approval will be granted based on new guidelines. The proposed guidelines suggest that following the implementation of the measures outlined, planning should be easier to achieve and less of a headache for all involved.

The reforms will mean:

  • Local communities will be consulted from the very beginning of the planning process. By harnessing the latest technology through online maps and data, the whole system will be made more accessible
  • Valued green spaces will be protected for future generations by allowing for more building on brownfield land and all new streets to be tree-lined
  • Much-needed homes will be built quicker by ensuring local housing plans are developed and agreed in 30 months – down from the current 7 years
  • Every area to have a local plan in place – currently, only 50% of local areas has a plan to build more homes
  • The planning process to be overhauled and replaced with a clearer, rules-based system. Currently around a third of planning cases that go to appeal are overturned at appeal
  • A new simpler national levy to replace the current system of developer contributions which often causes delay
  • The creation of a fast-track system for beautiful buildings and establishing local design guidance for developers to build and preserve beautiful communities
  • An ambition that new ‘zero carbon ready’ homes delivered under our new system will not require any future retrofitting.

Housing Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP said:

“Our complex planning system has been a barrier to building the homes people need; it takes seven years to agree local housing plans and 5 years just to get a spade in the ground.”

Decisions on the Green Belt will stay with local authorities as they prepare their plans so that they can continue to protect and enhance these important areas for generations to come.

Following the publication of Planning for the future, the government will now consult with planners, lawyers and local government experts on the proposals, as well as interest groups and residents.

So, potentially lots of changes ahead! Luckily we are on top of all of these proposals as they move from consultation to law, so are well-positioned to advise you on how to get the permission you need. If you need some advice, do get in touch, please email us at info@lavingham.com or message Andrew on our social media platforms.

For more information on planning, please take a look at some of our past  blogs.

Filed Under: Planning news Tagged With: Andrew Cunningham, Lavingham Consultants, Lavingham Planning Consultants, Lavingham Planning Services, Local authorities, North Yorkshire, Northallerton, planning applications, Planning consultant, planning consultation

What are the benefits of using a professional planning consultant?

11th January 2019 By Lavingham Planning Consultants Ltd

Well we would know, so here is what we think!

Many planning consultants have previously worked for local councils or private planning practices – YES, we have, we have worked for over ten years in a Local Authority planning team as a Planning Officer and understand how your local council planning department works!

What else can we offer?

  • We like to get involved early in the process to view any plans and give our opinion on them to consider local council regulations and policies.

 

  • This could save a lot of money from the outset to prevent costs to redraw plans and other tweaks, or progressing a scheme      which the Council wouldn’t accept in principle.We can assess your current situation and ensure your necessary documentation is ready to go!

 

  • We can liaise directly with the planning department on the Client’s behalf and handle any Council requests and objections. Having one central point of contact can allow appropriate responses to be supplied to the Council and the Client being advised on what changes may need to be made to appease the Planning Committee.

Councils always request more information than you think, and a planning consultant can always be on hand to provide                    additional information in response to any additional questions.

By knowing the planning legislation and the rights of objectors and yourself as the applicant for the scheme, a planning                    consultant will handle your case on your behalf.

 

  • Handling your case at Appeal

If your development hits a snag and ends up at Appeal your planning consultant will become your point of contact and                      handle the whole process for you.

 

Filed Under: Our news, Planning news, Residential planning, Rural planning Tagged With: Lavingham Planning Consultants, North Yorkshire, Northallerton, Planning consultant

Why are we different?

15th October 2018 By Lavingham Planning Consultants Ltd

What can we offer you that no other planning consultant can?

  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Results

These are just three of the commitments we offer to our clients as we care as much about your project as you do!

Honesty – We are sure all of our colleagues around the UK are honest and above board, as are we. But we believe in being honest and realistic with our clients about their projects and don’t offer to play the planning system as if it were a poker game. We know our planning regulations well and as previously being part of the planning system with our local District Council for a number of years we do feel we have an insight into how the Council thinks, operates and makes informed decisions.

Integrity – As the definition states – ‘good character, principles, ethics, morals, righteousness, morality, right-mindedness, virtue, decency, fairness, sincerity etc’. We tick all of those boxes. We are always totally 100% behind your project from the beginning all the way to the end, whilst keeping your needs in mind.

Results – We do believe in our results! In two years, we have been involved in over 79 planning projects and have 98% success record. We think that is worth shouting about!

If you would like to work with us, then please do get in touch, our website will tell you all about the type of work we do! Go to www.lavingham.com and consider us for your next project!

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