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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

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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

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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

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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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Planning to build your own home? Building near a train station could almost guarantee planning permission

By Joseph Mullane last updated

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

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What can you complain about when it comes to your neighbours?

By Amy Cutmore Published

From invading plants to parking issues, disputes between next-door neighbours happen. Keep the peace with our guide to dealing with them

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'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

By Simon Rix Published

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

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Millions of historic homes 'risk falling into disuse' as calls grow for automatic planning consent

By Joseph Mullane Published

Warning that outdated heritage planning rules are stalling energy upgrades to listed buildings, putting historic homes at risk of becoming cold, costly and uninhabitable

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Man who turned £500 boat into his home awaits planning decision

By Joseph Mullane Published

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

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Man who claimed planning permission laws did not apply to him jailed for 12 months

By Joseph Mullane Published

Cheshire East Council took action after the homeowner had repeated breaches and ignored numerous court orders to remove two homes he built

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