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In a big move aimed at speeding things up, the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) has announced that written representation appeals — which make up most planning appeals — will soon follow a much simpler process: just send in your evidence once, at the application stage, and that’s it. From the end of 2025, inspectors will only […]

Running a burger bar might sound tasty, but doing it without the proper planning permission has left one South Tyneside businessman with a bitter bill to pay. Majid Faek, who owns Santanos Burger Bar on Victoria Road East in Hebburn, has been fined £17,708 after South Tyneside Magistrates found he was operating his place as […]

West Berkshire Council has officially signed off its updated local plan after a special meeting and months of back-and-forth. The Planning Inspectorate confirmed in April that the plan is legally sound – but only after a few important tweaks. So, what’s changed? The plan now runs from 2023 to 2041 instead of 2022 to 2039, […]

Manchester is taking another big step toward making the city more affordable for everyone. The City Council has just approved a new joint venture with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), a partnership designed to help build more low-cost homes across the city. At the heart of this effort is This City—the Council’s own house […]

A well-known piece of Edinburgh’s industrial heritage is set for a thoughtful transformation. The City of Edinburgh Council has unanimously approved plans to redevelop the former Caledonian Brewery site into 168 new homes, giving this iconic Victorian site a second life this time as a vibrant, low-carbon residential neighbourhood. The proposal, led by Artisan Real […]

The early months of 2025 have brought a wave of optimism to England’s housing landscape, with more than 70,000 new homes applied for between January and March — the busiest first quarter for planning submissions since 2022. The data, released by Planning Portal operator TerraQuest, covers over 95% of all planning applications in England. In […]

Big changes might be coming to London’s Green Belt — and they could mean thousands of new homes. But what exactly is the Green Belt, and why does it matter? Before we dive into the Mayor’s latest announcement, let’s take a moment to explain what the Green Belt actually is. Green Belt land refers to […]

Breckland District Council is once again calling on landowners, agents and local stakeholders to come forward with development site suggestions—as the district looks ahead to a future shaped by growth and sustainability. This renewed “Call for Sites” follows a significant shift in government policy. With the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published last December, […]

In a significant case of illegal property conversion, Amarjit Singh and Jasbinder Kaur have been ordered to pay £250,055.80 under the Proceeds of Crime Act for illegally transforming a family home into flats. This amount represents the income they earned from renting out the five illegal units. The issue began back in 2018, when Hillingdon […]

Wandsworth’s old gasworks site is officially getting a fresh start. The local council has given the go-ahead for a major redevelopment that will bring 620 new homes to this central spot — one of the last untouched brownfield sites by the River Wandle. This two-hectare site, long dominated by a semi-demolished gas holder and ageing […]