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Biodiversity Net Gain Reform - Big news for developments on small and brownfield sites
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.
Dan Foster - Chartered Town Planner
Apr 162 min read
Planning Reform 2026: Planning Applications Must Be 'Appeal-Ready' from Day One
Vital information you need to know before submitting a planning application or planning appeal after 1 April 2026.
Nigel Salmon
Feb 263 min read
Revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Update
Running until 10 March 2026, the Government has launched a consultation on the proposed wide-scale reforms of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
Dan Foster - Chartered Town Planner
Jan 53 min read
What Are Class R Permitted Development Rights?
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.
Nigel Salmon
Oct 1, 20253 min read
Judicial Review - Understanding the Planning Process
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.
Nigel Salmon
Sep 2, 20253 min read
Long-awaited National Planning Policy Framework changes announced with targets for housebuilding raised dramatically
Mandatory house building targets are the headline announcement in the long-awaited revised National Planning Policy Framework.
Dean Titchener
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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