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Swindon Borough are currently in the process of developing a New Local Plan. As part of this process, the LPA need to identify a sufficient range of sites to meet housing, employment and other needs over the plan period and next 20 years. To maintain a clear understanding of land available for development within the […]
IPS were pleased to assist in achieving a s.73 (variation of condition) permission, for proposals at a residential development site in Begelly, Pembrokeshire. Following a change in ownership, the Applicant proposed changes to the design of the dwellings to meet market demands and achieve higher standards of energy efficiency. IPS were asked to assist when […]
It has been a busy year for all at IPS, with continuing challenges and changes across the planning and political system. Next year is set to be even busier and we wish all our colleagues and clients a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous start to 2023. Please note our offices will close […]
IPS were pleased to secure permission at appeal for a householder rear extension to a dwelling for a private individual in Bath. The proposed two storey extension allows our client and family to continue living in their existing home, by extending their property to accommodate changing lifestyles and habits following on from the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Article by Managing Director Robert Gillespie With new PM Liz Truss having told the Conservative Party’s Conference that she is pro-growth, it is somewhat difficult to reconcile that stance with the signals sent out to her Party’s members during the recent leadership hustings. Both candidates having attempted to “out NIMBY” each other it will be […]
We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. As a mark of respect, our offices will be closed on Monday 19 September. We will be open as usual on Tuesday 20 September.
IPS team members celebrated the retirement of our Associate Planner, Robert (Bob) Wilson over the summer period. Bob joined the practice in April 2016 following 36 years of experience in local government. This covered both development management and planning policy departments in councils from the south east, east midlands and south east midlands. Previously the […]
Summary of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill May 2022 – Robert Wilson MSc (Dist) BA (Hons) MRTPI Introduction The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (LU&RB), was given its first reading on 11th May 2022. It incorporates some of the proposals for planning reform outlined in the earlier Planning for the Future White Paper (August […]
IPS has successfully secured a CLEUD (Certificate of Lawful Existing Use) for an existing residential property, the Lambing Shed in Cheltenham Borough. IPS was instructed to respond to the comments raised following the Applicants submission of an application for a Certificate of Lawful Existing Use. Planning permission was granted under reference 14/05642/FUL for the conversion […]
The government is considering dropped plans to introduce a standalone planning bill. Commentators believe it is now looking at a more incremental approach to changing the planning system, with a new infrastructure levy among the few surviving key proposals from the 2020 white paper. Michael Gove attended a private meeting week commencing 28th February 2022 […]