A question that is asked a lot! A recent Court ruling has brought to the fore some of the misconceptions around what a listed building is and can be. The word ‘building’ itself can be misleading. Some misconceptions about what a listed building is includes: 1. They are all buildings. Some listed buildings do not conform to what many of us would normally consider a ‘building’. Sculptures, cairns, water pumps, lamp-posts, telephone boxes, mileposts, the Cutty Sark (a suspended

Amendment to Permitted Development Rights for Hospital, Schools, Colleges, Universities and Prisons. The Government has amended the General Permitted Development (Order) (England) 2015- through the issue of The Town and Country Planning Permitted development etc. (England) (Amendment) (Order) 2021 no 428- The Order expands the scope of an existing permitted development right to allow for more development by existing school, colleges, universities, hospitals and for the first

Did you know you can seek permission for two uses at once and swap between the two. Many people will be aware of a similar situation that is available through permitted development rights. For example between a standard residential use (Use Class C3) and a house of multiple occupation (HMO) of between 3-6 persons. Contrary to popular belief there is some flexibility in the planning system if you need to apply for planning permission for a use you can ask for two uses to swap

(i) Advertisement consent - express consent https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/road-traffic-statistics 1. Form - Planning Portal 2. Plans / Elevations - size, is it lit or unlit 3. Fee £132 •Council key consideration- amenity (neighbours outlook) and safety (traffic passing, is it too distracting)? •8 weeks (target) •Granted for 5 years