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Homeowner told to take down beloved 4ft gorilla statue from front of house or risk £20,000 fine
Adele Teale has been ordered to remove a gorilla statue from the front of her house after losing a planning appeal
Want better odds of planning approval? Don't forget these essential documents when submitting your application, says planning expert
Our planning consultant expert explains why Planning and Supporting Statements are often the difference between rejection and approval for self-build, renovation and extension projects
No driveway, no problem? New rules could unlock at-home EV charging
Planning rule changes could soon remove the need for permission to install pavement-based EV charging solutions, opening up at-home charging for homes without driveways
Why appealing a planning rejection just got tougher for homeowners from April
Homeowners face tougher planning appeals rules from April as the government limits second chances and tightens what can be considered after a refusal
Washing line neighbour dispute sparks talk of council action over 'ruined view' claim
Neighbour dispute over garden washing line escalates after complaints about outdoor laundry spark mention of possible council involvement
As planning permission application costs rise, could getting pre-application advice save you money?
Planning consultants say early pre-application advice could help homeowners avoid costly planning mistakes, but others warn it is no guarantee of success
How much does planning permission cost? A planning expert explains
How much does planning permission cost? Before setting out on your self build journey it’s important to be aware of the costs you’ll incur from the outset, as planning consultant Simon Rix explains
Which UK council is toughest on planning enforcement? New data reveals the answer
New data reveals which UK councils are taking the toughest action on planning permission breaches, with enforcement notices rising sharply in recent years
