Pure Town Planning understand that in the constantly evolving field of planning keeping abreast of the latest developments in planning policy and legislation is essential. We keep track of relevant developments both nationally and locally in the south. Frequently this information can give our clients an edge and our intention is to make ourselves invaluable to the local development community by keeping them informed with up-to-date briefing notes and regular bulletins.

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Our Latest News in Policy and Legislation

Planning fees in England set to rise on 06 December 2023

Planning fees in England set to rise on 06 December 2023

England: Legislative amendments to increase planning application fees in England have been made and[...]
Approved: variation of condition to allow Abbots Court in Winterborne Kingston to hold 50 weddings a year

Approved: variation of condition to allow Abbots Court in Winterborne Kingston to hold 50 weddings a year

Dorset Council: Matt Annen, has recently secured consent to vary conditions attached to a prev[...]
Government consults on new use class for holiday lets

Government consults on new use class for holiday lets

England: The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has published a consultat[...]
2020 Housing Delivery Test results impact planning policy at Dorset authorities

2020 Housing Delivery Test results impact planning policy at Dorset authorities

England: The Government have just published the 2020 Housing Delivery Test (HDT) results for Englis[...]
Planning Policy Update: BCP new Parking Standards SPD adopted

Planning Policy Update: BCP new Parking Standards SPD adopted

BCP Council: Darryl Howells can report that late last night (5th January 2021), the Full Council re[...]