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HM Land Registry and Ordnance Survey join forces in a bid to boost the property market

By Sarah Harley Published

As part of the HM Land Registry Strategy 2025+ plans, it is hoped the digital collaboration will give potential homeowners faster accessibility to information

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Finalised government reforms could mean last orders for some pub conversions – but your commute could become easier

By Sarah Harley Published

Reforms to the National Policy Planning Framework have now been confirmed, but what do they mean for self-builders and home renovators?

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Mandatory planning consultations scrapped for major energy infrastructure including solar farms and nuclear power plants

By Amy Willis Published

The government's reforms to planning legislation designed to speed up the building of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) come into force

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Zoella and Alfie Deyes face planning problems for donkey sanctuary near Anglo Saxon burial ground

By Amy Willis Published

The famous YouTube couple are trying to build a donkey sanctuary with stables, shepherd huts, a wildlife pond and tractor parking in West Sussex

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I'm a planning consultant and these hidden hurdles can catch out corner plot homeowners

By Simon Rix Published

While corner plots have obvious advantages, getting approval to build or extend on one isn't always as simple. Planning consultant Simon Rix explains why

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Homeowner told to take down beloved 4ft gorilla statue from front of house or risk £20,000 fine

By Joseph Mullane Published

Adele Teale has been ordered to remove a gorilla statue from the front of her house after losing a planning appeal

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traditional oak frame house surrounded by a large patio and lawn area
Want better odds of planning approval? Don't forget these essential documents when submitting your application, says planning expert

By Simon Rix Published

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

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No driveway, no problem? New rules could unlock at-home EV charging

By Joseph Mullane Published

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

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Why appealing a planning rejection just got tougher for homeowners from April

By Joseph Mullane Published

Homeowners face tougher planning appeals rules from April as the government limits second chances and tightens what can be considered after a refusal

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Washing line neighbour dispute sparks talk of council action over 'ruined view' claim

By Joseph Mullane Published

Neighbour dispute over garden washing line escalates after complaints about outdoor laundry spark mention of possible council involvement

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