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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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?…

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…

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…

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…

Something special is happening in Maryhill. The Wyndford estate—once known for its towering blocks and tight-knit community—is about to get a fresh start. Wheatley Homes Glasgow has just taken the…

A staggering 233,811 homes were submitted for planning permission in the final quarter of 2024. At first glance, this looks like good news—but is it enough to solve the UK’s…

Exciting developments are on the horizon for Dacorum! The borough has officially submitted its local plan for independent examination, setting the stage for transformative growth. This carefully crafted blueprint aims…

We’ve got an exciting announcement—Argyll and Bute is set to receive a major economic boost! The Scottish and UK governments have teamed up with the local council to roll out…

Oxford City Council is on the lookout for land that could help shape the city’s future. In a bid to create a stronger, more sustainable Oxford, the council is calling…

Big changes could be on the horizon for the UK’s planning system! A leading think tank is sounding the alarm, warning that without flexible zoning reforms, the government’s ambitions for…

Housebuilders are wasting no time. With major changes to the planning system on the horizon, developers have been quick to act, submitting 116,481 planning applications in 2024—a 3% increase from…