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Retired couple who replaced hedge with £4,500 fence told it must be removed
By Joseph Mullane published
A Bolton couple with arthritis have been told to remove a fence they put up after being unable to maintain an overgrown hedge

Outrage as Sir Winston Churchill tree cut down after felling ‘slipped through’ outline planning application
By Joseph Mullane published
Villagers in Cossington say they were devastated after a memorial oak planted for Winston Churchill was cut down to make way for a housing development, with some claiming the decision to remove it was buried in early planning documents

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews face public inquiry over planning row for their Berkshire estate
By Joseph Mullane published
Villagers claim they have used the route for decades as a public footpath – now a government inspector will rule on the dispute near Pippa Middleton’s country home

Ambulance garage owner refuses to take down massive structure after defying council's planning rules
By Joseph Mullane published
Daniel Toma refuses to remove a huge garage built without planning permission, insisting it is essential for his ambulance business despite repeated council enforcement

New AI planning tool to launch this spring to speed up planning decisions
By Joseph Mullane published
Government expands “Extract” after successful trials to cut hours of paperwork into minutes and help meet the 1.5 million homes target

Housing approvals drop 11% as planning delays place more pressure on Steve Reed
By Joseph Mullane published
Latest housing data shows planning decisions are slowing dramatically, putting pressure on ministers to deliver 1.5 million new homes and fulfil planned reforms

Beckhams’ Cotswolds pond lighting plans face scrutiny over bat safety
By Joseph Mullane published
Local authorities are reviewing David and Victoria Beckham’s latest plans for their Oxfordshire estate amid concerns that outdoor lighting could disrupt protected wildlife, particularly bats

Planning permission: when, where, how, and what do you need it for?
By Ken Dijksman, Claire Lloyd, Joseph Mullane last updated
Planning permission requires careful preparation and attention to detail to make sure your project proceeds smoothly and avoids unnecessary delays or setbacks
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