An Enfield inspector says a two-child care home would not materially change a family house, but excludes an additional manager from the certificate.
Enfield children’s home appeal wins on C3-to-C2 test
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The planning application process matters just as much as the proposal itself. This archive covers application fees, conditions, consultation requirements and changes to who determines an application. It is not a list of every development proposal: the focus is on practical process changes and useful decisions for applicants and their advisers.For the background and current guidance, see our planning application section and current planning application fees.
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Hull and East Yorkshire signs Homes England partnership
Homes England and Hull and East Yorkshire leaders have signed a regional regeneration partnership covering brownfield housing, infrastructure and priority development sites.
Liverpool Street Hub appeal wins digital screen consent
A Liverpool Street Hub wins planning and advertising appeals after an inspector rejects proposed brightness limits and finds a wide pavement suitable.
Sudbury housing appeal wins despite parking loss
A two-storey Sudbury house wins permission on appeal after an Inspector weighs one lost lawful parking space against town-centre heritage benefits.
Kingston rooflight appeal confirms Class C rights
A Kingston homeowner wins a lawful development certificate for a side rooflight after an Inspector rejects unsupported doubts about earlier roof works.
Kingston bricks appeal wins lawful certificate
An Inspector ruled that new brickwork matched a Kingston house despite council objections, but refused the successful homeowner’s costs claim.
St Albans planning system stops decisions until 28th October
St Albans has paused planning decisions during a system migration, with separate portals, temporary commenting restrictions and extended consultation arrangements.
Camden roof terrace appeal clears conservation test
An Inspector has allowed a modest South Hampstead roof terrace, finding its set-back railings would preserve conservation-area character despite Camden’s refusal.
MoD radar objections put four wind farms under pressure
MoD radar objections raise fresh questions for four proposed wind farms, as Hope Moor and other projects face defence safeguarding scrutiny.
Parc Adfer carbon capture delayed over consultation
Flintshire has deferred a £200m carbon capture proposal after councillors questioned consultation of neighbouring communities across the English border.
Westminster office-to-flat appeals win three homes
Two Westminster appeals have permitted three flats in a former house, despite policies protecting offices in central London’s commercial core.
Thamesmead DLR extension presses ahead after 553 replies
TfL says 553 responses have not changed its Thamesmead DLR plans substantially, with a formal consent application targeted for early 2027.
York HMO appeal allows seventh occupant despite parking
A York Inspector allows a seven-person HMO despite a parking shortfall, limiting guidance designed primarily for family-house conversions.
Wales awards £10m for town centre regeneration
Welsh Government has confirmed £10 million for town centre schemes, with half earmarked for Wrexham’s cultural quarter and public spaces.
Stoney Wood Quarter 463-home scheme faces mayoral hearing
A 463-home Mill Hill scheme reaches a mayoral representation hearing on 9th October after Barnet councillors resolved to refuse permission.
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