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Planning fees increase: Date confirmed

The Government has this week released details on when planning fees increase by between 25% and 35% on most types of planning applications. However this affects English applications only. The fees increase will take place from 6th December 2023. Major...

The Crooked House pub: Was the demolition allowed?

Was the demolition of The Crooked House pub allowed? You have probably seen various news reporting on the recent fire and subsequent demolition of The Crooked House pub. Many are saying that the demolition was illegal? But what are the facts surround this...

Planning fees to increase by up to 35% from December 2023

Big increase in planning fees of up to 35 per cent from December 2023 with a 'free go' scrapped The government has announced that it is to increase sharply planning application fees in an inflation busting move. Whilst inflation was at 8.7% in May and...

Proposals for big changes to permitted development rights

Big changes planned for permitted development rights! The government has issued a consultation into big changes planned for permitted development rights for commercial conversions in the GPDO. This is planned to affect Class MA from Use...

Four year rule still in place (for now)

Four year rule still in place (for now)

Jan 12, 2024 | News

Four year rule still in place (for now) Unless you have been living under a rock, you will probably have heard...

Government to consult on new PD right to split a house into two flats

Government to consult on new PD right to split a house into two flats

Nov 22, 2023 | News

During the budget today, Wednesday 22nd November 2023, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the government...

Planning fees increase: Date confirmed

Nov 20, 2023 | News

The Government has this week released details on when planning fees increase by between 25% and 35% on most types of...

Lewisham plans sharp increase in CIL rates

Jul 2, 2018 | News

Lewisham plans sharp increase in CIL rates for the borough The London Borough of Lewisham is considering a new...

Welcome to the Planning Geek news section!

Jun 26, 2018 | News

Welcome to our articles section!Welcome! This is a new section on Planning Geek. Articles will be written when I feel...

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