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) […]
Planning Fee Increases from 1st April 2025 – What You Need to Know
From 1st April 2025, planning application fees across England will increase, in some cases by more than 100%. This change is part of the government’s effort to ensure planning departments recover more of their operational costs. If you’re preparing a planning application, it’s crucial to act quickly to avoid paying higher fees. Below, we break […]
In Layman’s Terms: What Are the ‘Transitional Arrangements’ in the New NPPF?
In our previous ‘In Layman’s Terms’ blog post, we touched upon ‘What is the NPPF?’. This time around we’ll look to tackle one of the key new changes to the NPPF…the ‘Transitional Arrangements’. As mentioned previously, the new NPPF is intent on steering the planning system in a ‘development-positive’ direction, with a more flexible […]
Later living: Promotion of an extra-care retirement village
A case study on how representations to the Plan making process can improve policy wording Extra Care is designed to support individuals who need assistance while promoting as much independence as possible. Unlike traditional residential care, this model combines secure housing with tailored support, allowing residents to maintain control over their lives while receiving the […]
In Layman’s Terms: What is the NPPF?
The National Planning Policy Framework (or ‘the NPPF’ as us planners like to call it!) is like the Bible for town planning in England. In short, every planning decision across the country needs to conform with the planning policies set out in it. This is all the way from a small extension to a large […]
ET Planning submits one of the first ‘grey-belt’ appeals
In November 2024, ET Planning submitted one of the first ever ‘grey-belt’ appeals at Land at South Side of Houndsfield Lane, Hollywood, Worcestershire (appeal reference: APP/P1805/W/24/3356219). For those who are not familiar with the term ‘grey-belt’, this is a new type of planning ‘lingo’ introduced by the Labour Government in the newly published National Planning […]
Conversion plans for Didcot home supports sustainable development
A house in a vibrant community within Didcot will soon undergo renovations to build a modest front extension and a two storey rear extension, enabling the house to be transformed into three one bedroom flats. This in turn will make the best use of an existing property, whilst also helping to support the housing supply […]