<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Salmon Planning Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salmon Planning Company are expert chartered town planners and architects, helping our clients navigate the planning system.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:56:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Appeal Success: Agricultural Occupancy Condition Removed with Full Costs Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salmon Planning + Architecture secures removal of an agricultural occupancy condition at appeal with a full costs award. Expert insight into planning appeals success.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/planning-appeal-success-agricultural-occupancy-condition-removed-with-full-costs-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd5f439b4f1678f080f553</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning Appeals]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Commercial Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:05:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_40467fa43d73474ab3c05cfd59c6d6d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_723,h_484,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Foster - Chartered Town Planner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Reform 2026: Planning Applications Must Be 'Appeal-Ready' from Day One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vital information you need to know before submitting a planning application or planning appeal after 1 April 2026. ]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/planning-reform-2026-planning-applications-must-be-appeal-ready-from-day-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a0553f3a2716aeb21495fc</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning Appeals]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Policy]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:47:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_4133170310784d3fbd632bf4bbdcc65f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_738,h_474,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nigel Salmon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low Energy Home Design: sustainable homes that cost less to run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think about sustainable homes, and most people picture solar panels on the roof or high-tech heating systems. 

But the real savings - both financially and environmentally - are determined by how well a home is designed and built to perform]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/low-energy-home-design-sustainable-homes-that-cost-less-to-run</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698b45255ce248ef44865690</guid><category><![CDATA[Architecture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:37:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_4d3ab0a197b544e69c7265b32cec4fcc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_320,h_212,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Matt Green</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Rules for Planning Application Fees Across England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has moved towards localised planning application fees. This will allow Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to determine their own planning charges - subject to strict cost recovery limits.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/new-rules-for-planning-application-fees-across-england</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6970c5062ebbdbad74e4492e</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Policy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Build Homes]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:19:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_58b4c6a251be4d95ad8016ad70566116~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_724,h_483,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Foster - Chartered Town Planner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running until 10 March 2026, the Government has launched a consultation on the proposed wide-scale reforms of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). ]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/revised-national-planning-policy-framework-nppf-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695bdf276b2f1f57b2873255</guid><category><![CDATA[New Build Homes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Policy]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:11:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_d7d293063cbd43a5acdc276f591bbed1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_943,h_717,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Foster - Chartered Town Planner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salmon 2025 Successes and Merry Christmas!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look back on a busy year of planning consultancy and architecture and preview what's in the pipeline for 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/salmon-2025-successes-and-merry-christmas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6943dd04142838fcf06463e9</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning Appeals]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Commercial Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Architecture]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:55:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_12db09c08e6a40d28501a935be7ec8ab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_644,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nigel Salmon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Respecting Listed Building Protections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two recent cases have highlighted the serious consequences of failing to comply with listed building heritage protections.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/the-importance-of-respecting-listed-building-protections</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69385903be5683d17da5778f</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Enforcement Matters]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Listed Building]]></category><category><![CDATA[Architecture]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:39:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_94282aeaa9e34a838a3202c555397937~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_730,h_383,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dean Titchener</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Planning Permission to Building Regulations: What you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your planning approval is secured. You can now begin to dream of your completed project. But where do you start?

In this blog we outline the main stages in the journey from permission to completion and explain how we can help you make the process as smooth as possible. 

]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/from-planning-permission-to-building-regulations-what-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69206e700acaec313276ceb2</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Architecture]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:33:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_9b1964bda9864900a70d4a8ac71fff23~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_762,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Matt Green</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard-won Appeal Success for 30 New Homes in Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salmon Planning + Architecture is delighted to announce the successful outcome of a planning appeal for our client, Galion Homes Ltd, to erect 30 new homes following Somerset Council’s earlier refusal of permission for a high-quality residential development at land off Queen Street, Keinton Mandeville.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/hard-won-appeal-success-for-30-new-homes-in-somerset</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690200e3ed0505ad4a2bd5cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Appeals]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Build Homes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:19:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_46270230c4b84466a93fe36b39cb38f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Foster - Chartered Town Planner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accelerating Planning Approvals]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Thursday, Matt Green, Director of Architecture at Salmon Planning + Architecture, will join a live webinar hosted by Gendo, exploring exactly how AI-powered visualisation is reshaping the future of planning and design communication.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/accelerating-planning-approvals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f75feba6f2484f3c9e2477</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Architecture]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Build Homes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:56:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_66e8f7559a5440e2a8a6b20ff649f5bf~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_560,h_560,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Matt Green</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Are Class R Permitted Development Rights?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Class R Permitted Development Rights, introduced under the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO), allow agricultural buildings in England to be converted into flexible commercial uses without requiring a full planning application.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/what-are-class-r-permitted-development-rights</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dd0eecd5bc6eafac122f69</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Restaurant Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Commercial Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Policy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:55:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_1bec2a5ee8614e2580a4fe9614480b0a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_672,h_520,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nigel Salmon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Process: Working with an Architect Transformed Our Space]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a modest garage was transformed into a contemporary home working studio and relaxation retreat.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/inside-the-process-working-with-an-architect-transformed-our-space</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cc0cba4238ee76c5d6ed26</guid><category><![CDATA[Architecture]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Build Homes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:53:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_7aa6caecd5b34275b3f29c60cf7988e6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_913,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Matt Green</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judicial Review - Understanding the Planning Process]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Judicial Review is a legal challenge to a decision made by a Local Planning Authority or, at Appeal, by the Secretary of State or their appointed Inspector. ]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/judicial-review-understanding-the-planning-process</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b6e164a5126c52a52f3aee</guid><category><![CDATA[New Build Homes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Appeals]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Enforcement Matters]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Policy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:51:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_3321309784734791b6b4192a5fd3f669~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_724,h_483,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nigel Salmon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Your Right to Appeal Planning Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appealing a planning decision can be a complex process, but it offers a vital opportunity to overturn refusals, modify unfair conditions, and prevent enforcement action. With expert guidance from a professional planning consultancy like Salmon Planning + Architecture, you can improve your chances of success by submitting a strong, well-evidenced appeal.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/understanding-your-right-to-appeal-planning-decisions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a32cd35fee7a8e9772a75b</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning Appeals]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Commercial Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:21:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_6c0da4ad4c3f4d49830349c23f25c46b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_724,h_482,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nigel Salmon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Significant planning appeal win for self-build dwelling at infill site near Wedmore, Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continuing our 2025 series of case studies highlighting Salmon Planning Company’s appeal successes, this blog focuses on a recent win in the small settlement of Westham, near Wedmore, Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/significant-planning-appeal-win-for-self-build-dwelling-at-infill-site-near-wedmore-somerset</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687e43483d56cfe14de7fd2f</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning Appeals]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Build Homes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Architecture]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:54:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_cdcb779453a348ee87890a78eb86696c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_993,h_701,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dean Titchener</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Significant development opportunities across Devon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of the most recently published figures from each local authority in Devon shows that all areas are falling short of meeting their five-year housing land supply requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/significant-development-opportunities-across-devon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687909080902c615f4d0b8db</guid><category><![CDATA[New Build Homes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:57:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_769075575dd141fda2d84ec3f0211878~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_724,h_482,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dean Titchener</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New development opportunities in Bath and North East Somerset?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recently published statement on land supply in Bath and North East Somerset will present new opportunities for applicants and landowners seeking planning permission for housing in locations which are or can be made sustainable.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/new-development-opportunities-in-bath-and-north-east-somerset</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6852c449d8437c49c9cd6584</guid><category><![CDATA[New Build Homes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Policy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:22:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_5e2af358f43e4eb6856eb06243283db3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_887,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Foster - Chartered Town Planner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the new Class Q regulations?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 21 May 2025, important regulatory changes to Class Q Permitted Development Rights came into effect. 

What are the new Class Q regulations? 

These reforms provide fresh opportunities – but also new considerations – for landowners and farmers looking to convert agricultural buildings into residential use without full planning permission.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/what-are-the-new-class-q-regulations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68485be55e033c6175001d42</guid><category><![CDATA[New Build Homes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:45:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_c210fb830de1406a9261a3ec603bcb21~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_833,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nigel Salmon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why It’s Always Best to Tell Your Neighbours Before Submitting a Planning Application]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to preparing a planning application with the best chance of achieving a successful outcome, one of the most underrated and crucial steps is canvassing neighbours and your local community before submitting the application.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/tell-your-neighbours-before-submitting-a-planning-application</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683712ff9932f8646b4a910b</guid><category><![CDATA[New Build Homes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Policy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 14:16:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_1eea43ac7050447b93a7699976c6aaa2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_837,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nigel Salmon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers hold the key to the supply of land for housing development in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government's revisions to the Planning Policy Framework open up significant new opportunities for farmers and rural landowners.]]></description><link>https://www.salmonplanning.co.uk/post/farmers-hold-the-key-to-the-supply-of-land-for-housing-development-in-england</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682c81d266c8861c2657874c</guid><category><![CDATA[New Build Homes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Permission]]></category><category><![CDATA[Commercial Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning Policy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7aa49_ad3090dc13844b9587742815bc6da886~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_835,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nigel Salmon</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>