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How nutrient neutrality rules have halted 3,600 housing projects in Cumbria
New rules to limit phosphorus in rivers and lakes are delaying planning decisions and leaving thousands of homes and development projects in limbo across Cumbria
David and Victoria Beckham get green light for new driveway at their £12m estate
Planning approval granted for a new private access road as part of the Beckhams’ wider property upgrades
How 10ft parking poles have angered homeowners in a North Berwick conservation area
Residents say tall parking signage approved through the planning system has altered views, privacy and street character in one of East Lothian’s most sensitive historic areas
Can planning permission be withdrawn? Get the lowdown on whether it's a myth, risk or reality
If you’re concerned about whether you can have your permission revoked for your project, our planning expert offers advice on what can and can’t be done
These planning reforms are coming in 2026
The government has proposed a raft of new planning reforms — here's what self builders and renovators need to know
'I'm a planning consultant and these are the 6 things that will help you win over planning officers'
How can you ensure your proposed design is approved? Our expert offers his essential advice on what planning officers want to see when you apply for permission
'Biggest rewrite of planning rules in over a decade' proposed by government to meet 1.5m homes target
Government consults on largest overhaul of planning rules in decades to increase housing supply and speed up homebuilding
Planning to build your own home? Building near a train station could almost guarantee planning permission
Building your own home near a train station could soon make planning permission more likely and increase the number of plots available for self-builders
