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The Crooked House pub: Was the demolition allowed?

ย  Was the demolition of The Crooked House pub allowed?ย    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?ย  But what are the facts surround this...

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...

Proposals for big changes to permitted development rights

  Big changes planned for permitted development rights!   The government has issued a consultation into big changes planned for permitted development rights for commercial conversions in the GPDO.    This is planned to affect Class MA from Use...

Article 4 blocked by Government in London to restrict Class MA

Ministers have blocked an attempt by a group of central London boroughs to restrict the use of permitted development in the capital.  In 2020 the government introduced Class MA, to allow conversion from Use Class E to residential. However several...