New minimum space standards, April 2021
Legislative updates relevant to prior approval applications for new dwellinghouses (including through change of use) are coming into force from 6 April 2021 and apply to any such application submitted from that point onwards.
Read MoreWhat is a Right to Work Check?
Identity fraud is a big issue in the UK. One estimate suggested upwards of 1 million illegal immigrants in the UK.
Read MoreLocal Planning Authorities: Focus on the East Midlands Region
With the most recent local government reorganisation taking place in Northamptonshire, this month we are taking a closer look at the East Midlands. The East Midlands includes the historic and geographic counties of Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and Rutland.
Read MorePlanning Market Insight Report: The Regional View
It has been a positive month for all regions throughout England, with every area showing an increase in the number of applications submitted when compared to February 2021.
Read MorePlanning Market Insight Report: Online planning application submissions via the Planning Portal each month since 2016.
Total application submission in March 2021 reached a whopping 77,289 applications exceeding February’s previous highest total of 63,258 by over 14,000 applications – an additional 22%!
Read MorePlanning Market Insight Report: Does the disparity between Planning Portal and MHCLG’s statistics highlight the increasing pressure local authorities are under?
Planning Portal reported in our monthly insight reports that there were more than 171,000 planning applications submitted to local authorities in England and Wales throughout this period.
Read MoreWho should pay for my DBS Check?
When hiring organisations will usually specify on the job application that a DBS check will be required as a part of the recruitment process.
Read MorePlanning Permission for Conservatories – Everything you need to know.
Looking to build a conservatory? Conservatories are a brilliant addition to your home, but it’s important to make sure you get Planning Permission if you need it.
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