Beware of copyright in architect’s plans

Are you buying land with the benefit of planning permission? Whilst there are many advantages to buying land with the benefit of planning permission, you…

Planning: Timing is everything…

When an application is submitted can in some cases be the most important factor when looking to achieve a planning permission for housing development. The…

Call for ‘revamp’ to Welsh Planning Law

The Law Commission have launched a consultation on Planning Law in Wales, as they view the current system to be “overly complicated and difficult for…

Commercial to Residential Success

It seems that no blog or news item can ignore the Brexit result and subsequent fallout. It’s been a fascinating period and we are clearly…

Building Regulation: Draft Documentation Part R

In building regulation speak -another letter down the alphabet with the publication of a new draft section of the Approved Documents- Part R which has…

March 16th – A Red Letter Day for Welsh Planning

March 1st is an important date in Wales, being the feast day of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales. This year March 16th will…

The Planning (Wales) Act

  Now that the tree and decorations are back in the attic, champagne and chocolate for breakfast is frowned upon, and the detox is well…