Planning
Introduction
Recent Articles
- 1) Proposed Changes To Planning Appeals System 11 December 2007
- During the year 2008, Central Government is proposing to introduce a number of material changes to the current planning appeal system.
- 2) Proposed Planning Application Fee Increases 11 December 2007
- Central Government is proposing to increase fees for planning applications with effect from 6 April 2008.
This specialist planning function enables us to work in conjunction with Jonathan to deal with all aspects of town and country planning in relation to licensed premises and leisure uses.
The planning function works in close liaison with our licensing service, providing an all round comprehensive service for securing relevant local authority consents and reacting to any enforcement problems or other related issues. The planning services available include the following:
Potential Development Appraisals
We can assist in establishing what authorised usage exists for premises and identify any planning constraints and opportunities for development.Outside Drinking Opportunities
It is often a prerequisite before obtaining a pavement licence to either lift existing planning restrictions or obtain change of use for the highway and Jonathan offers a full due diligence service working closely with the licensing team at Poppleston Allen to ensure the correct permissions are obtained.Advertisements and Awnings
Our planning team can advise on new or replacement signage and the appropriate advertising consents for external awnings.Planning Applications
Our planning team can offer initial advice on change of use through to lodging the relevant applications for change of use, external alterations or variation of restrictive conditions. The planning team get involved with negotiations with the planning authority and political lobbying if appropriate.Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
Our planning team can offer advice on applications for internal and external alterations, structures within the curtilage, demolition, design statements and justification for development.
Tourist Signs
Our planning team can offer advice on the preparation and submission of applications for the erection of brown tourist/advance signs including application drawings.Enforcement and Planning Law
Our planning team can appeal against planning and listed building enforcement notices, breach of condition notices and advice on permitted development rights.Appeals
Our planning team can offer advice on lodging appeals against refusal for all of the above applications by means of written representation, hearing and local inquiry procedures, including formal instruction of Counsel.Development Plans
Our planning team can monitor the status and submission of representations to Local Plans, Unitary Development Plans and Structure Plans.Third Party Representations
Our planning team can lodge objections to applications by other parties in respect of all types of applications.Contact:
For advice on any planning matter please contact Clare or Nick who will initiate a response to your query, in conjunction with the services of our consultant.Clare Eames: c.eames@popall.co.uk or telephone 0207 936 5875
Nick Landells: n.landells@popall.co.uk or telephone: 0115 934 9170