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Four year rule still in place (for now)

Four year rule still in place (for now)   Unless you have been living under a rock, you will probably have heard and read a lot about the four year rule going in 2023 to be replaced by a ten year rule. So what happened and what is the current situation? EDIT:...
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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 development.   At the moment if you create a new dwelling this is...
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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 place from 6th December 2023.  Major...
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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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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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