In Layman’s Terms: Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
This month’s ET Planning blog post focuses on Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a development tax set by local councils to help fund infrastructure— roads, schools, open space. If you’re seeking permission for new homes, retail, or certain other uses, there’s a good chance CIL will feature in your project’s costs. From […]
In Layman’s Terms: Site Promotion
This month’s ET Planning blog post focuses on Site Promotion. We’ve had quite a few conversations recently with landowners and consultants who are wondering if now a good time is to promote their site — and how to go about it — so we wanted to share a few thoughts. There have been a […]
Wokingham Theatre Expansion Approved
Planning permission was granted on 15th April 2025 for a major extension to Wokingham Theatre, located in Cantley Park off Twyford Road, Berkshire. The approved works include a two-storey studio extension, link to an existing storage barn (now to be retained permanently), and seven additional on-site parking spaces with a new access point. […]
In Layman’s Terms: Care & Education
This month’s ET planning blog post focuses on Care and Education. There is growing demand for care and education led development. Looking at care firstly, this is a key focus within ET planning. In this respect it is important to focus on the recent updates to the NPPF in December 2024 and specifically NPPF […]
ET Planning have secured permission for erection of 21 apartments
ET Planning have secured permission for erection of two buildings forming 21 apartments with basement parking, and 2no. commercial units, following demolition of existing buildings. The approval follows detailed discussions with the Council regarding design and drainage matters in particular, which enabled the decision to be issued under Delegated Powers. The approval enables housing to […]
In Layman’s Terms: What is the ‘Grey Belt’?
As we’ve touched upon in our previous blog posts, the new NPPF has shaken up the property industry by steering the planning system in a ‘development-positive’ direction, with a more flexible approach to tackling the housing crisis. As part of this monumental shift in planning policy, the new Labour government has gone where no other […]
Planning permission secured for conversion and erection of hotel
Our client initially received a refusal for the scheme, however on approaching ET Planning we have been able to obtain an approval by demonstrating that the loss of the hotel is justified under planning grounds, that there would not be an adverse impact on protected trees, as well as securing various on-site transport and access […]
ET Planning at the Landlord Investment Show
On Wednesday 19th March, Gareth Jones Principal Planner and Katie Walker Associate Director here at ET Planning partnered with Project Homes at the Landlord Investment Show at Old Billingsgate to discuss supported accommodation and children’s homes. The highlight of the day was taking part in the expert panel discussion, where we had the opportunity to […]
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Successful Expansion of a Gypsy Site from Two to Five Pitches
At ET Planning, we are pleased to have secured planning permission for the expansion of an existing gypsy site from two to five pitches. This prospective application was approved under delegated powers, meaning it did not require a committee decision, demonstrating a smooth and efficient process. Addressing Local Need for Pitches Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) […]