The de facto ban on onshore wind farms has been scrapped as part of a range of planning reforms unveiled by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to boost growth. Green campaigners and the energy sector have welcomed […]
Can Labour Balance Their Push for Faster Infrastructure Approvals?
In their manifesto, Labour have said they would make changes to planning policy so that the time taken to approve new roads, railways, reservoirs, and other nationally significant infrastructure would be substantially reduced. However, it’s […]
Labour’s Upcoming Planning Reforms
It’s all change in the planning world as Labour is preparing to announce changes to planning regulations as early as next week. The timing and the extent of the changes is still unclear, but given […]
Alec’s Last Day: Reflecting on his Experience in Planning
Today is Alec’s final day with us at EP before he heads back to finish his planning degree at Newcastle University in September. We’ve had a great year with Alec as part of his year […]
New Planning Laws Cut Red Tape for Farmers
On 21 May 2024, the government introduced a number of changes to the Town and Country Planning Act (General Permitted Development Order 2015) aimed at providing farmers greater freedom to diversify and strengthen their businesses. Thanks to […]
How Can EP Help if Your Planning Application is Refused?
At Ethical Planning (EP), we understand how disheartening it can be to receive a refusal for your planning application. A recent project we had demonstrates how we can help turn a refusal into an approval. […]
EP Endorse RTPI’s ‘Planifesto 2024’
As the General Election on 4th July approaches, we at EP fully endorse the critical message from the Chief Executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) – The housing crisis and planning system have […]
The Pre-Election Period and Planning
Following the announcement yesterday, a general election is to be held on 4th July 2024. As part of this, we are going to be entering a pre-election period from the 30th May, allowing the required […]
Engaging Social Value For Meaningful Planning and Development
In today’s rapidly evolving world, effective planning plays a crucial role in shaping our cities and communities. While aesthetics and functionality are important considerations, an often-overlooked aspect is the concept of social value. Social value […]
North Yorkshire Council Launches Call for Sites
A Call for Sites has been launched by North Yorkshire Council, providing an early opportunity for individuals, landowners and developers to suggest sites they own to be considered for inclusion in the North Yorkshire Local Plan. When […]
Navigating Planning Permission in the UK
Are you considering building your dream home, extending your current property, or have some land but don’t know what to do with it? In the UK, understanding the nuances of planning permission is essential but […]
New Use Class Order & Permitted Development Rights for Short-Term Lets
Arguably, the absence of clear policies and legislation regarding short-term rentals has frequently left planners grappling with the challenge of navigating the ambiguous territory of short-term rentals and planning regulations. However, it has been recently […]