In the world of urban planning, where the delicate balance between growth and preservation often takes centre stage, it’s refreshing to see a young and passionate planner like Jo Rogers making her mark. With her […]
Will changes to national planning policy encourage onshore wind development?
Last week, the Government announced amendments to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to ease planning restrictions. The hope is that it will make it easier for onshore wind farms to be built, and end […]
Great Fettle, Medburn: From Planning Permission to Reality…
At Ethical Partnership, we take pride in our commitment to creating sustainable and beautiful homes and spaces. We’re thrilled to be able to share that one of the homes we secured planning permission for is […]
Recent Planning Success For Two Plots in Medburn, Northumberland
Ethical Partnership recently secured planning permission for two plots in the picturesque village of Medburn, Northumberland. This is a remarkable opportunity for those looking to build their dream home or a developer seeking an investment […]
Public Sector to Private Sector of Planning: Will’s Experience One Year On
The planning profession as a whole is primarily comprised of those working in the private sector and those working in the public sector. Within the private sector, planners are largely working on behalf of clients […]
Consent Granted for Major Renewable Energy Schemes
EP have been working on a large number of renewable energy schemes over the past couple of years, including applications for planning permission, listed building consent, lawful development certificates and prior approval. One such suite […]
RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence 2023 – We’re Finalists!
We’re happy to be able to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists in the RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence for the North East for 2023. This follows our success at the North East […]
Ecological Surveys and Planning Permission
With any building development or change of use, certain processes must be followed to ensure that a project can go ahead in line with all relevant legislation. Planning permission is usually required for ‘development’ (such […]
My First Month as a Planning Assistant: Insights from an Architecture Graduate
At EP, we have recently taken on a new planning assistant, Athira Pushpagaran who is currently completing her MSc Urban Planning at Newcastle University. She completed her undergraduate degree in Architecture after which she worked as […]
15-Minute Cities: A Planner’s Perspective
The 15-minute cities concept conceives that by actively designing an urban area, the daily needs of work, education, healthcare and leisure can be reached by a 15-minute walk or bike ride from where you live. […]
Low Traffic Neighbourhood Proposals Extended in Newcastle
Jesmond will become the fourth area of Newcastle to become a low traffic neighbourhood, following proposals set out by Newcastle City Council. The council suggests that measures will be installed to restrict traffic through local […]
What’s the Difference Between Outline Planning and Permission in Principle?
We have received several enquiries recently posing this question. It’s a common assumption that ‘outline planning’ and ‘permission in principle’ are one and the same, particularly in relation to new build housing. We’ve prepared this […]