Latest about Planning
Beckhams’ Cotswolds pond lighting plans face scrutiny over bat safety
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?
Planning permission requires careful preparation and attention to detail to make sure your project proceeds smoothly and avoids unnecessary delays or setbacks
Planning to build your own home? Building near a train station could almost guarantee planning permission
Building your own home near a train station could soon make planning permission more likely and increase the number of plots available for self-builders
What can you complain about when it comes to your neighbours?
From invading plants to parking issues, disputes between next-door neighbours happen. Keep the peace with our guide to dealing with them
'Overlooking is an issue on almost every project I advise on' – our planning expert explains why it's a planning hurdle and how to overcome it
Many applicants underestimate the impact of overlooking on planning decisions. Our planning consultant expert explains what planners look for and how you can reduce the risk of refusal
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Warning that outdated heritage planning rules are stalling energy upgrades to listed buildings, putting historic homes at risk of becoming cold, costly and uninhabitable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
