We are often asked to advise on what can and can’t be considered in the assessment of a planning application. A ‘material consideration’ is a matter that should be taken into account in deciding a […]
What does BREXIT mean for planning?
With Allen recently being elected a fellow to the IEMA, he has been invited to join the panel debating BREXIT in Lomdon on the 7th of December – uncertainty as to whether we will have […]
Want to live in the woods?
Many of us would love to have a house in the woods – we’ve had a number of successes in the last few months for our clients who are now living in Sustainable low impact […]
Plots available for Scandinavian lodges
We’ve been involved in designing and building Scandinavian log homes for more than 15 years and are really pleased to announce the latest permission for a new village of lodges in County Durham – plots […]
A ‘welcome boost’ to County Durham’s tourism economy
We are pleased to announce that our application for a rural tourism development was approved unanimously at Durham County Council’s planning committee this afternoon. The scheme will deliver 10 holiday lodges located in a tranquil […]
Projects galore!
Jo has been working for us for 27 weeks (that’s about 6 months). In that time we have started 64 new projects. (That is in addition to working on those that were still ongoing – and […]
‘Planning for the public good’: On objecting to proposals
“Planning decisions have an impact on people’s lives and their surroundings. The apparently ‘distant’ nature of the planning process is sometimes bemoaned by the public, but do communities have any real agency in these decisions?” […]
The glass is at least half full… well, actually it’s brimming over.
This week’s Mid-week Mention goes to a certain ‘shiny’ somewhere in Sunderland. (No, it’s not the Stadium of Light.) It’s the National Glass Centre. Not only do we love their building, with its ‘industrial’ feel […]
Art, Culture and Innovation set to be celebrated in the North!
At Ethical Partnership, we pride ourselves in helping to make the ideas of our clients and the designs of our partners become a reality. We are delighted that the wonderful culture of Newcastle and Gateshead is to be celebrated in the Great Exhibition of the North.
This week’s Midweek Mention…
Life is exciting when you get to work with excellent professionals who share your values! One such key relationship is with the team at Sadler Brown Architects…
Wow… what a lot of work for one small business!
WE’VE WORKED ON SCHEMES AS VARIED AS:
Refurbishment and conversion of listed buildings – Section 247 Agreement – Compulsory Purchase Order for a railway station redevelopment – Fee proposals for services in relation to building “Grand Designs” houses – Face-to-face meetings with clients to review project progress – Meetings with a local council regarding an ongoing major project – Researching and writing a sustainability statement
TIME FOR A WELL-DESERVED WEEKEND, WE THINK.
Enjoy yours, and see you next week!
Are we about to see a ‘fundamental rethink’ on social housing?
Communities secretary Sajid Javid has promised that the government will bring forward a green paper on social housing in England. Speaking at the National Housing Federation’s conference in Birmingham on Tuesday (19th of September), Javid […]