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  • Councils rebel against Labour’s planning reforms

    Councils rebel against Labour’s planning reforms

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    Councils across England are mounting a united challenge to the Government’s proposed planning reforms, warning they will strip away local decision-making powers and damage trust in the system. Leaders from urban and rural authorities say the changes – including a two-tier system and tougher housing targets – are unnecessary, unrealistic, and harmful. The growing backlash…

  • How far can I extend without planning permission?

    How far can I extend without planning permission?

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    One of the most commonly questions from homeowners looking to build an extension, is ‘how far can I extend without planning permission?’ – particularly if the thought of the red-tape involved in gaining approval seems too onerous. With the help of planning consultant, Simon Rix, we’re exploring why every centimetre matters when it comes to…

  • Digitally Assisted Project Planning Offers Solutions and Opportunities

    Digitally Assisted Project Planning Offers Solutions and Opportunities

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    The workforce shortages contractors face today are significant and expected to persist for years. As firms try to overcome the challenges of fewer workers, digitally assisted project planning is a solution that can support contractors on multiple levels. In addition to current workforce shortages, other factors are expected to further shrink the availability of qualified…

  • Wave of projects lifts construction planning to record high

    Wave of projects lifts construction planning to record high

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    Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Another month of construction planning growth indicates a wave of projects is breaking loose, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, which tracks nonresidential projects entering the planning stage and leads actual construction spending by…

  • Planning delays are leaving new homes without facilities

    Planning delays are leaving new homes without facilities

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    Across England, people are moving into newly built or expanding settlements only to find essential services, like shops, GP surgeries, community centres, falling behind. Local councils, planning documents, and residents themselves point to how phased planning permissions, developer obligations, and enforcement gaps contribute to incomplete neighbourhoods. Here are four real-world cases illustrating how planning processes…

  • Horner and Halliwell’s planning troubles at country estate

    Horner and Halliwell’s planning troubles at country estate

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    Planning permission problems have dogged the couple’s attempts to improve their Grade II-listed mansion in Oxfordshire. Projects meant to enhance the property – including new stables, garden buildings, and gates – have sparked objections, delays, and even retrospective applications. These ongoing issues reveal how challenging it can be to modernise a protected home while meeting…

  • New Graven Hill planning application for final phases

    New Graven Hill planning application for final phases

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    Graven Hill Village Development Company has submitted a new planning application seeking permission for the final phases of the UK’s largest self-build and custom-build community. The submission includes full consent for 64 homes and outline proposals for more than 1,300 additional dwellings, as well as new infrastructure, green spaces, and a revised design code. Developed…

  • Planning permission reform boosts UK heat pump sales

    Planning permission reform boosts UK heat pump sales

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    The UK is making real progress on its goal to install 600,000 heat pumps each year by 2028. New research from energy company Aira shows a sharp rise in the number of people applying for heat pump grants through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, with applications up 54% in the first half of 2025 compared to…

  • Why Refineries Need Precision Turnaround Planning Software

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    Refinery turnarounds are high-pressure, high-stakes events where every hour offline costs millions—and every misstep multiplies the damage. In an industry where precision isn’t optional, relying on spreadsheets and generic project tools is like flying blind through a storm. That’s exactly why specialized turnaround planning software isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. From predictive maintenance to real-time crew…

  • Council takes ‘critical action’ to reduce planning backlog

    Council takes ‘critical action’ to reduce planning backlog

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    Councillor Mike Rigby, portfolio holder for economic development, planning and transportation, said: “This is an incredibly complex problem to solve, and we recognise that this critical action will impact on our residents. But it is necessary to bring work in progress down to a more manageable and sustainable standard and to make Somerset’s planning service a…