We’re thrilled to announce that the Ethical Planning team will be attending the Farm Business Innovation Event at the NEC Birmingham this Wednesday and Thursday! This marks our second year exhibiting, and we’re really looking […]
Small Sites, Big Impact: Unlocking Housing Potential
When it comes to addressing the housing crisis, we often hear about ambitious large-scale developments, urban extensions, and new settlements. But it’s important to remember that not all solutions need to be vast in scale. […]
Is your land suitable for future development?
Calling all landowners in Northumberland! Northumberland County Council has launched a ‘Call for Sites’ as part of the preparation of their new Local Plan. This is an important stage in shaping how the county grows […]
Heat Pump Installation Simplified Under New Planning Changes
Good news, Installing domestic air source heat pumps just got easier. In their ‘Warm Homes Plan’ , the Government have announced an ambition to deliver cleaner and cheaper heating for millions of homes. One of […]
Unanimous Approval for Landmark A1 Roadside Development in Northumberland
A luxurious service station featuring a farm shop and 20 holiday cabins will be built next to the A1 in Northumberland. Councillors have approved plans for a major roadside development close to the A1 in Stannington, […]
Is Your Land an Opportunity for the Future of County Durham?
Durham County Council has launched a Call for Sites as part of its new Local Plan preparation. If you, or someone you know, owns land that could be suitable for future housing, employment, or other […]
Ethical Planning Named Mid-Size Planning Consultancy of the Year!
We are absolutely delighted to share that Ethical Planning has been named Mid-Size Planning Consultancy of the Year at the RTPI North East Awards for Planning Excellence 2025. This recognition means so much to us, […]
Could you spare a day to give back?
At Ethical Planning we’re always looking for ways to give back to the community and recently, we had the privilege of spending a day volunteering at The People’s Kitchen in Newcastle, an incredible organisation that […]
New Class Q Regulations: Opportunities for Landowners and Developers
Simplifying Rural Housing Opportunities From 21st May 2025, important changes to Class Q Permitted Development Rights came into force. These updates open up new possibilities for converting agricultural buildings into residential use, without the need […]
We have been Shortlisted for the Annual RTPI Awards!
We’re thrilled to share that Ethical Planning has been shortlisted for Mid-Size Planning Consultancy of the Year at the RTPI North East Awards for Planning Excellence 2025! This year has seen an exceptional standard of […]
Can We Help Make Your Planning Support Affordable?
Whether you’re a business or an individual, planning can often be a complex process. At Ethical Planning, transparency is at the heart of what we do. We offer competitive rates and flexible payment plans to […]
Do You Need Planning Permission For Your Airbnb?
The continued popularity of Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms presents an excellent opportunity for homeowners to generate additional income. However, due to the lack of specific legislation, this often creates a ‘grey area’ in […]