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). 

Two recent cases have highlighted the serious consequences of failing to comply with listed building heritage protections.

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.