After 28 years based in the heart of historic Wells, we’ve packed up the drawing boards, models, and many, many rolls of tracing paper - and moved to a new office.

As of 15 April 2026, the Government has confirmed major changes to how Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) will apply to minor, medium-sized and brownfield schemes.

The much-anticipated Future Homes Standard will finally come into force on 24 March 2027. This new standard marks a turning point in how new dwellings in the UK will be designed, specified, and delivered.

Salmon Planning + Architecture secures removal of an agricultural occupancy condition at appeal with a full costs award. Expert insight into planning appeals success.

Vital information you need to know before submitting a planning application or planning appeal after 1 April 2026.

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

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.

Running until 10 March 2026, the Government has launched a consultation on the proposed wide-scale reforms of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

We look back on a busy year of planning consultancy and architecture and preview what's in the pipeline for 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Government's revisions to the Planning Policy Framework open up significant new opportunities for farmers and rural landowners.

Securing planning permission is an increasingly complex and daunting process - especially when it involves navigating ever-changing local policies, planning law and design expectations. One of the most common questions we are asked at Salmon Planning is: “Should I employ a planning consultant or an architect to get planning permission?”

The planning system can be daunting. Our new FAQs are designed to give you answers to the most common planning questions.