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Millions of historic homes 'risk falling into disuse' as calls grow for automatic planning consent
Warning that outdated heritage planning rules are stalling energy upgrades to listed buildings, putting historic homes at risk of becoming cold, costly and uninhabitable
Man who turned £500 boat into his home awaits planning decision
A Worcestershire dad transforms a £500 boat into an off-grid riverside home, while awaiting council approval to see if it qualifies as a legal residence
Man who claimed planning permission laws did not apply to him jailed for 12 months
Cheshire East Council took action after the homeowner had repeated breaches and ignored numerous court orders to remove two homes he built
How nutrient neutrality rules have halted 3,600 housing projects in Cumbria
New rules to limit phosphorus in rivers and lakes are delaying planning decisions and leaving thousands of homes and development projects in limbo across Cumbria
David and Victoria Beckham get green light for new driveway at their £12m estate
Planning approval granted for a new private access road as part of the Beckhams’ wider property upgrades
How 10ft parking poles have angered homeowners in a North Berwick conservation area
Residents say tall parking signage approved through the planning system has altered views, privacy and street character in one of East Lothian’s most sensitive historic areas
Can planning permission be withdrawn? Get the lowdown on whether it's a myth, risk or reality
If you’re concerned about whether you can have your permission revoked for your project, our planning expert offers advice on what can and can’t be done
These planning reforms are coming in 2026
The government has proposed a raft of new planning reforms — here's what self builders and renovators need to know
