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What? Another One? If you think that the long-awaited revised version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) wasn’t enough, we may well be faced with yet another version after the forthcoming General Election! by Robert Gillespie, Managing Director | 22 March 2024 Planning practitioners have to be braced for what could well be yet […]
It has been a busy year for all at IPS, with continuing challenges and changes across the planning and political system, and new staff members joining our team. 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 […]
The UK has an ageing population and it is widely acknowledged that problems with housing this population need to be addressed. Concerns are made regarding the ageing population in relation to public health, social welfare costs and loneliness. The UK has been failing to adapt to the far-reaching changes, which will result in a changing […]
IPS were pleased to submit an application for full planning permission on behalf of our clients; Knightwood Developments Ltd, for the redevelopment of a redundant farm complex in Oxted, Surrey. The proposals comprised a comprehensive redevelopment to deliver 29 dwellings, including the conversion of locally listed buildings and rationalisation of the existing modern farm buildings […]
IPS are pleased to welcome two new members of staff to our practice in Swindon. Jemma Clark joins the team as a Planning Assistant following the completion of her studies at Queen’s University Belfast. She studied BSc Planning, Environment and development at undergraduate level, graduating in 2022 and continuing her studies in Belfast to […]
Following months of speculation, on the 5th September, in a statement released by Levelling Up Secretary; Michael Gove, immediate changes were confirmed to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Of note are changes associated with onshore wind. Essentially, the government has lifted strict rules regarding new onshore wind projects (which were imposed in 2015 by […]
IPS recently reported on success at appeal for our clients Abbey Developments Ltd for a s.73 application to vary the point of connection for a foul sewerage network. The application was refused by the South Cambridgeshire District Council’s (SCDC) Planning Committee, against the recommendation of the Joint Director for Planning and Economic Development, and notwithstanding […]
IPS were pleased to secure success for our clients Abbey Developments Ltd for a section 73 appeal to secure a preferred foul drainage route and connection at a site in Linton, Cambridgeshire. IPS have reported on previous appeals at this site in Linton. The construction of the site commenced in November 2021, and is nearing […]
Impact Planning Services Ltd are pleased to have been granted a lawful development certificate to ensure the continued use of the curtilage of the dwelling known as the Lambing Shed for domestic use. Planning permission was granted in 2015 for the conversion of the existing Lambing Shed to form residential accommodation. IPS assisted the previous […]
IPS are engaged as project lead and planning consultants, by our clients Knightwood Developments Ltd to bring forward the redevelopment of a farm complex at Perrysfield Farm, Oxted. As part of the application preparation the client engaged with the public via a fully inclusive consultation process that allowed for the public to share their thoughts […]