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June 26, 2024

Should you apply for planning permission now or wait?

With planning rules set to change, it’s worth considering whether to submit applications now or wait. Timing could affect viability, S106 obligations, and project outcomes.

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June 18, 2024

Silver Lining Amid Policy Shifts - Last Chance to Harness ‘Free Go’ to Value Engineer Your Consent

Developers still have a chance to use the ‘free go’ planning exemption. Learn how to value engineer consent and reduce S106 costs before the opportunity closes.

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June 5, 2024

Emerging Bristol Affordable Housing Policy VS Adopted

Does your development in Bristol remain viable if the emerging Affordable Housing policy is adopted?

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May 15, 2024

Crawley Affordable Housing Policy

Can your development remain viable with the requirements of the Affordable Housing Policy in Crawley?

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April 10, 2024

Existing Planning Permissions, S73 Applications, Existing S106 Agreements & Unilateral Undertakings

There's long been confusion about the relationship between existing planning permissions and S73 applications.

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March 5, 2024

In Other Relevant Building Credit (for Community Infrastructure Levy)

The 'Other Relevant Building Credit' is the second limb to 'In Use Building Credit', set out in the CIL regulations at Regulation 40.

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February 13, 2024

What to do about Biodiversity Net Gain

BNG will apply to most new major development under the Town and Country Planning Act (TCPA) from February 2024 and to small sites from April 2024.

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February 1, 2024

North Devon & Torridge Affordable Housing Policy

Will your development in North Devon & Torridge still be viable with these requirements?

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