Successful Planning Appeal for existing extension in Kingston
A recent case at 66 Kings Road, Kingston, exemplifies how effective ET Planning can overturn a refusal, even in complex circumstances involving retrospective applications. The Challenge Retrospective Application: The project was already completed, making it a retrospective planning application. This added a layer of complexity as it shifted the discussion from potential impacts to actual […]
An Approved Sequential Test Following Recent Legislation (PPG)
ET Planning recently achieved a remarkable victory in which planning permission was granted for a unique project at Stable View Business Park, Hewish, Weston-Super-Mare. Application 23/P/0439/FUL was approved for 15 touring caravans and a holiday cottage, in which the submitted sequential test was deemed to be acceptable. The Proposal Located within Flood Zone 3, the […]
What is the 4 Year Rule in Planning Enforcement?
The ‘4 year rule’ is a term used within town planning, particularly within the planning enforcement specialism, regarding whether enforcement action can be taken against certain types of development (that require planning permission) carried out in breach of planning control. As the name of the rule implies, enforcement action cannot* be taken once 4 years […]
What is a Planning Contravention Notice? (PCN)
This article and video looks at what Planning Contravention Notices are, and what you need to consider doing in preparing a response to a PCN.