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Government to consult on new PD right to split a house into two flats

Government to consult on new PD right to split a house into two flats   During the budget today, Wednesday 22nd November 2023, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the government is to consult on the ability to split a house into two flats under permitted...
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Planning fees increase: Date confirmed

Planning fees increase: Date Confirmed    The Government has this week released details on when planning fees increase by between 25% and 35% on most types of planning applications. However this affects English applications only. The fees increase will take...
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The Crooked House pub: Was the demolition allowed?

  Was the demolition of The Crooked House pub allowed?    You have probably seen various news reporting on the recent fire and subsequent demolition of The Crooked House pub. Many are saying that the demolition was illegal?  But what are the facts surround this...
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Planning fees to increase by up to 35% from December 2023

  Big increase in planning fees of up to 35 per cent from December 2023 with a 'free go' scrapped   The government has announced that it is to increase sharply planning application fees in an inflation busting move. Whilst inflation was at 8.7% in May and...
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2020 GPDO Update 3

Jun 25, 2020 |

2020 General Permitted Development - GPDO Update 3The third update to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted...

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2020 GPDO Update 2

Apr 9, 2020 |

2020 GPDO Update 2The second update to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order...

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2020 GPDO Update 1

Mar 24, 2020 |

2020 GPDO Update 1The first update to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order...

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