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Planning fees across England are set to jump massively as ministers seek to ensure that the planning system is better resourced. Under the move, announced in the government’s response to the Commons’ Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee inquiry into the future of the planning system, the government has announced plans to adjust planning application […]
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 […]
IPS were pleased to secure planning approval at appeal, for the discharge of conditions at a site in Bartlow Road, Linton for our client Abbey Developments Ltd. This resulted in the discharge of the remaining conditions precedent and thus the commencement of the development on site, earlier in October, had been lawful and the development […]
2021 has been a difficult and challenging year for all of us and we would like to take this opportunity to thank both our colleagues and clients for your support. All at IPS wish you a safe and merry Christmas, and best wishes for a healthy and happy 2022! Please note our offices will […]
IPS were instructed on behalf of our clients, to submit a Section 191 application for a Certificate of Lawful Existing Development (CLEUD) confirming that the commencement of residential development on the site at Barley Park, Begelly, Pembrokeshire was lawful. This would enable the client to complete their sale of the land and completion of much […]