Tag: planning
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Why Financial Planning & Analysis Are Key to Business Success
Running a successful business requires more than just a strong product or service. Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) are essential components of long-term success, helping businesses allocate resources effectively, prepare for future challenges, and seize growth opportunities. Many business owners focus on day-to-day operations but may overlook the importance of strategic financial management. That’s where…
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Should I change the design of a plot with planning approval?
Looking for a building plot can be a real challenge, especially if you don’t have specialist land finding skills. Most people end up browsing sites like Rightmove or Plotfinder, where many of the available plots already have planning consent in place. This might seem like a convenient solution, but for most people dreaming of building…
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Homeowners to benefit from relaxed planning rules if new bill passes
A new bill currently being debated in the House of Lords could make it significantly easier for homeowners in England and Wales to extend and modify their properties without needing planning permission. The Permitted Development Rights (Extension) Bill, tabled by Lord Lucas, aims to expand permitted development rights, reducing hurdles for householders looking to make…
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Plan to relax planning rules to allow small nuclear reactors (SMRs) across the UK sparks backlash
Opposition to Government’s plans to introduce small modular reactors (SMRs) across England and Wales is growing, with critics arguing that the move could lead to unnecessary, unwanted and unsafe developments. Keir Starmer introduced plans to build small modular reactors for the first time in the UK and announced changes to make it easier to gain…
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Construction planning up 26% to start 2025
Nonresidential construction planning carried its late-2024 momentum into the new year, posting growth across all sectors, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that measures nonresidential construction planning, jumped 5.6% in January. Institutional planning, such as hospitals and education, led the month’s growth with an 8.7% increase, while commercial planning gained…
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Man stops demolition of home built without planning by agreeing to use it for tourists instead
A businessman who built his dream home without planning permission has won a dramatic victory to save it – by transforming it into a tourist retreat. Gareth Wilson’s, 45, luxury five-bedroom mansion in Ayrshire was facing demolition after authorities deemed it unsafe due to its location on a former coal mine. However, after a legal…
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Why Space Planning Matters in Luxury Commercial Interiors
Space planning is a fundamental aspect of luxury commercial interior design, influencing functionality and aesthetic appeal. In luxury commercial settings, effective space planning goes beyond basic layouts; it involves creating an environment that reflects the brand’s identity, optimizes workflows, and delivers a superior experience for clients and customers. From high-end offices to premium retail spaces,…
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Can you get a mortgage for land without planning permission?
Land without planning permission can often be more affordable than a plot with consent to build but if you need to borrow to purchase it, you might wonder if getting a mortgage for land without planning permission is achievable. There’s a wide choice of lenders available if you’re looking for a mortgage when you’re buying…
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Revealed: Email accusing councillors of asking for £500k bribes for green belt planning approval
Slough Borough Council is at the centre of a growing political storm following allegations that planning permissions for a major Green Belt development were granted in exchange for substantial bribes. The claims, which surfaced in an email sent by an architectural firm on 15 March 2024, allege that three developers were each asked to pay…
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Historic mill site with planning permission for home on sale
A development opportunity is now available in Cambusbarron, a village located on the western edge of Stirling. Priced at £150,000, the site is part of the historic Hayford Mills, an area previously associated with Scotland’s spinning and weaving industry. We reveal everything you need to know about the building plot, including what the planning permission…