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 […]
Navigating Planning Permission in the UK
Are you considering building your dream home, extending your current property, or have some land but don’t know what to do with it? In the UK, understanding the nuances of planning permission is essential but […]
New Use Class Order & Permitted Development Rights for Short-Term Lets
Arguably, the absence of clear policies and legislation regarding short-term rentals has frequently left planners grappling with the challenge of navigating the ambiguous territory of short-term rentals and planning regulations. However, it has been recently […]
Stakeholder and Community Engagement within Planning
The incorporation of community and stakeholder engagement within the planning process is indispensable. Engagement is not just a procedural formality but is an important mechanism that aids in the efficiency, effectiveness and eventual success of […]
The Coal Yard: How One Historic Site Went from Derelict Site to Beautiful Home
Our planners, Alison and Jo recently had the opportunity to visit our former clients on a very special project – and they jumped at the chance to return to the historic site! Six years ago, […]
Biodiversity Net Gain Requirement Date Confirmed: What does this mean for planning applications?
From 12th February 2024, biodiversity net gain (BNG) will be mandatory for all major developments (unless otherwise exempt) made under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Major developments include residential sites with 10 or more […]
How Can We Help if Your Planning Application Is Refused?
Facing challenges after a planning application is refused? We’ve successfully appealed and secured approvals for diverse projects, from forestry use to pub expansions. As noted in our previous article, the Town and Country Planning (Fees […]