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Homz X Planning Portal Exclusive Partnership

Exclusive Partnership with Planning Portal At Homz UK, we are proud to combine expert planning consultancy, architectural design, and a streamlined digital application process through our exclusive partnership with Planning Portal. This allows us to offer clients a smoother, more accurate, and more efficient route through the planning system. Whether you are extending your home, […]

Specialist Planning Reports Explained – What They Are and When You Need One

Why Specialist Planning Reports Are Essential In today’s planning landscape, a successful application often hinges on how well you address technical and environmental factors. Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) increasingly require specialist planning documentation—such as Flood Risk Assessments, Transport Assessments, or Heritage Statements—to ensure developments are sustainable, compliant, and sensitive to context. Providing these reports not […]

Cotswold Faces Rising Housing Targets – Local Plan Set for a Fast-Track Refresh

Cotswold District Council is preparing to rewrite the rules—literally. After recent government planning reforms pushed their annual housing target from hundreds to over a thousand new homes, the council has confirmed it will fast-track updates to its local plan. Under the new guidelines, the council must now allocate land for 1,036 homes every year. The […]

How Much Does It Cost to Build an Extension

How Much Should I Budget for an Extension There are many things to consider when renovating or extending your home, from the design and accessories to the all-important question ‘how much does an extension cost?’. However, by establishing costs and design ideas, you can prepare yourself for every step of your project. To lend you […]

PINS Promises Faster Appeals with a ‘Submit Once, Submit Right’ Approach

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 […]

Burger Bar Owner Hit With Nearly £18,000 Fine For Ignoring Planning Rules

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’s New Local Plan Gets the Green Light

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 Steps Up with New Collaboration to Deliver Homes That Work for Everyone

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 […]

168 Homes Approved at Former Caledonian Brewery in Edinburgh

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 […]