Three Peaks Challenge Completed for Havens Hospices
On the 9th, 10th and 11th of April 2019 one of our Planning Consultants Tom Sharman completed the National Three Peaks Challenge! Tom along with [...]
The Planning Inspectorate bring in new 10-day notification procedure for appeal inquiries
Appellants seeking appeal inquiries will now be required to notify the Local Planning Authority (LPA) and the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) at least 10 working days [...]
Belfast redevelopment scheme approved
Outline planning permission has been granted for a major new redevelopment on the site of the former Sirocco Works on the east bank of the River [...]
Smart Planning approval for detached garage
Smart Planning has successfully obtained planning permission for a new detached garage building in Ramsden Bellhouse within the Borough of Basildon, Essex. The application, despite [...]
New Barking urban-village approved
Planning permission has been granted for a new £350million urban-village in Barking, East London. The joint venture project between Weston Homes and the Estate & [...]
New logistics space approved for site in Kettering
Tritax Big Box has received outline planning approval to build 2.31 million square feet of logistics space at Symmetry Park in Kettering. The outline planning permission [...]
Latest plans unveiled for new Swansea Bay tidal lagoon
Ambitious proposals have been revealed for a tidal lagoon project in Swansea Bay. The plans incorporate new renewable energy sources and thousands of ‘floating’ new homes at [...]
Substantial replacement dwelling allowed in Green Belt
At Smart Planning, we were very happy recipients today of an appeal decision endorsing plans to demolish a bungalow (72sqm) and replace with a chalet [...]
New student accommodation in Reading dismissed at appeal
A Planning Inspector has dismissed an appeal for the construction of an 836 room student accommodation block in Reading despite its urgent need. The development at [...]
Smart Planning approval for dog breeding business
Smart Planning has successfully obtained retrospective planning permission from Maldon District Council for a dog breeding business in Mayland, Essex. The application sought the retention of fencing and [...]
Coffee shop allowed after Inspector overrules local town centre policy
Plans to convert a vacant listed shop unit in Christchurch, Dorset, into a coffee shop would improve the vitality of the town’s high street, an inspector [...]
Havering regeneration plans submitted
The London Borough of Havering's biggest regeneration scheme has taken a big step forward as it is announced that the first plans have been submitted. In [...]