Why local communities are misunderstanding Localism
Whenever we introduce a new procedure in our office, we give people plenty of notice, we provide them with a list of do’s and don’ts and we make sure that everything is fully understood. We monitor...
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One of my clients is looking to bring forward a planning application for a retail outlet in a market town in Wales. We held a two-day public exhibition recently and invited the whole town to come and...
View ArticleLocalism vs NPPF
In perhaps the greatest clash yet between the government’s rhetoric over localism and planning, judges at the High Court have thrown out an appeal by Tewkesbury Borough Council against an application...
View ArticleShould planning policy cater to specific uses?
In 2012 Cambridge City Council became the topic of news articles and blog posts across the country when it introduced a new planning policy aimed at safeguarding the future of public houses in the...
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