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 […]
Exciting Developments at Ethical Planning
We are thrilled to announce some significant changes at Ethical Planning. To mark our continued growth and expansion, we have re-branded, re-located our headquarters to a larger office, and confirmed the appointment and promotion of […]
Ethical Planning Achieves ISO 9001 Accreditation
At Ethical Planning, we are thrilled to announce that we have achieved the ISO 9001 accreditation, highlighting our ongoing dedication to quality, excellence, and continuous improvement. ISO 9001 is a globally recognised standard for quality […]
Tom’s Experience as a Student Planner
Today is our Student Planner Tom’s last day with us at EP before he goes away for a break over summer. We asked him to share how he has found the past couple of years […]
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 […]
Rosie’s Experience as a Student Planner
Today marks our Student Planner Rosie’s last day with us at EP before she goes away for a well-deserved break over summer – don’t worry, she’s coming back to work with us full-time in September! […]
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 […]
EP Planner Shortlisted as a Finalist for Young Planner of the Year
We are excited to announce that Alannah Mathewson has been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious ‘Young Planner of the Year’ award by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) North East. This recognition celebrates her outstanding contributions to […]
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 […]