Old Basing & Lychpit Neighbourhood Plan Reaches Pre-Submission Stage
Old Basing & Lychpit Neighbourhood Plan Reaches Pre-Submission Stage The Old Basing & Lychpit Neighbourhood Plan Review is taking an important step forward, with pre-submission consultation (Regulation 14) commencing on 26 January. This milestone represents months of collaborative work between the local community, parish representatives and technical specialists, all focused on shaping a planning framework that reflects local priorities while meeting statutory requirements. What is Pre-Submission Consultation? Pre-submission consultation is a […]
NPPF 2025: What’s Changed?
NPPF 2025: What’s Changed? The publication of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2025 represents one of the most consequential shifts in the English planning system for over a decade. Alongside it’s publication, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill has now been given Royal Assent and has been embedded in planning law. Taken together, these reforms […]
Landmark Grey Belt Appeal Decision for New Housing in Bromsgrove District
50 new homes and a community hub approved in the first Grey-Belt permission in Bromsgrove. ET Planning acted on behalf of Your Land Partner Ltd in a pivotal appeal decision that has confirmed the importance of the Government’s new Grey Belt policy in delivering much-needed homes. The Planning Inspectorate has granted outline permission for 50 […]
Appeal Win: Static Caravan Holiday Park Approved in the Green Belt
A planning appeal has been allowed for a small caravan holiday park in the Windsor & Maidenhead Greenbelt. The decision overturns the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead’s refusal and grants permission for five static holiday caravans on land previously used for touring caravans. Green Belt Considerations The site lies within the Green Belt, but […]
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 […]
Live Webinar – From Allocation to Application: Development Considerations and the Impact of CIL
ET Planning is excited to announce that we’ll be running a complimentary live webinar: From Allocation to Application: Development Considerations and the Impact of CIL Date – Wednesday 22nd October 2025 Time – 4pm Location – Online – Save your space here: https://shorturl.at/vz3sU In this session, Emily Temple, Executive Director and Founder will […]
Securing Outline Permission for 26 Apartments in Swale: ET Planning’s Expertise in Sequential Testing Proves Critical
Securing Outline Permission for 26 Apartments in Swale: ET Planning’s Expertise in Sequential Testing Proves Critical ET Planning is pleased to announce the positive progress of a key development project in Swale, where we supported the outline planning application (Ref: 24/500438/OUT) for the provision of 26 new apartments. This milestone marks a significant step forward […]
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 […]
Planning Appeal Success: Front Enclosure Approved for Basi Restaurant, Romford
Planning Appeal Success: Front Enclosure Approved for Basi Restaurant, Romford ET Planning is pleased to announce a successful outcome at appeal for the retrospective erection of a high-quality glazed front enclosure to the well-known Basi Restaurant, located at 134 North Street, Romford, RM1 1DL. This positive result, granted by the Planning Inspectorate under Appeal Reference […]
Championing Green Belt Development Through Agricultural and Equestrian Innovation
At ET Planning, we are proud to deliver tailored rural planning solutions that balance ambition with sustainability. Our recent success at Windmill Farm in Warfield, Bracknell, exemplifies our expertise in navigating complex Green Belt policies to deliver meaningful results. Enhancing Rural Enterprise Spanning nearly 30 hectares, Windmill Farm underwent two transformative developments: Agricultural Expansion: A […]