When preparing a planning application or appeal, attention is often focused on design, technical reports and planning policy. However, one of the most important procedural requirements is often one of the easiest to overlook: serving […]
EP and SLC Property Secure Planning Permission for “Library of Things” at Wivenhoe Station House
We pleased to confirm that, in partnership with SLC Property, planning permission has been obtained for a change of use at Wivenhoe Station House in Colchester to create a new “Library of Things” initiative, as […]
Ethical Planning’s View on the Draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
The Government has released a draft update to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), and it marks a significant shift in how planning policy could work going forward. This isn’t a light refresh, it’s a […]
Ethical Planning Celebrates Regional Win and National Recognition at Prestigious Planning Awards
Ethical Planning, a small family-run planning consultancy based in Newcastle, is celebrating a landmark year after being crowned Royal Town Planning Institute’s North East Mid-Size Planning Consultancy of the Year and going on to earn […]
Calling all landowners in Newcastle and Gateshead!
Gateshead Council and Newcastle City Council have just launched a call for sites, which is running until the 5th December 2025 (https://www.newcastlegatesheadplan.org/article/35134/Call-for-Sites ) A ‘Call for Sites’ is a process which local authorities undertake to […]
We’re Excited to Be Back at the Farm Business Innovation Event!
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, […]