Labour's changes to NPPF and its impact on UK Planning Policy Labour's changes to NPPF and its impact on UK Planning Policy Since coming into power, Labour have already started implementing and rolling out new guidelines relating to UK Planning Permission through the UK's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The NPPF [...]

Addressing the UK Housing Crisis with Mixed-Use Developments on High Streets Addressing the UK Housing Crisis with Mixed-Use Developments on High Streets The UK housing crisis, characterised by a significant shortage of affordable homes and skyrocketing property prices, has long demanded innovative solutions. One promising approach is the development of mixed-use [...]

What changes to UK planning regulations could we expect to see under a Labour government? What changes to UK planning regulations could we expect to see under a Labour government? As the UK gears up for a general election, political parties are laying out their visions for the future of the [...]

Navigating the UK Planning Permission Process Navigating the UK Planning Permission Process Securing planning permission can be a daunting yet critical process for anyone looking to undertake construction or renovation work in the United Kingdom. Whether you’re building a new home, extending an existing property, or changing the use of land, [...]

EPCs & how they Can Impact the Residential Development Market EPCs & how they can impact the residential development market In our previous blog, we looked into the impact of new Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) requirements in the commercial property market. EPCs have made a significant impact across the UK property [...]

Navigating the EPC Future: The Impending Impact of New Energy Performance Certificate Requirements on Commercial Property Navigating the EPC Future: The Impending Impact of New Energy Performance Certificate Requirements on Commercial Property As we march towards a greener future, the landscape of commercial property ownership and management is poised for a [...]

PARTY WALL AGREEMENTS - A SIMPLE GUIDE Party Wall Agreements - A Simple Guide When considering making any alterations or improvements to your home, there are always elements you may not have considered which provide an additional challenge to overcome. Party Wall Agreements are one of those factors which impact many [...]

A Rare Discovery at Abdication House, Rochester A rare discovery in Abdication House, Rochester Working on older properties always holds the potential for the discovery of old belongings and artifacts. However, in Abdication House in Rochester, we have been amazed at a previous discovery and the story that sits behind it. [...]

BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR PLANNING IN 2024 Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)-What is this and what does it mean for homeowners and developers? The Government has brought in a new Regulation given the very long title “The Biodiversity Gain (Town and County Planning) ( Modifications and Amendments)( [...]