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Planning Articles

Common Building Issues in Schools and How Early Interventions Help Prevent Them

School buildings are busy places. From classrooms and halls to kitchens and sports facilities, they are in constant use. Many schools are also working with older buildings that were built decades ago. As with many older buildings, design or material often only become...

Planning: What To Know When Building or Converting Premises

Whether you’re looking to build new premises or convert an existing property for commercial use, understanding planning considerations is essential. This article explains the main elements that local planning authorities (LPA) take into account. Understanding them...

Planning Permission Needed? How Can a Surveyor Help?

Interest rates remain high, property price rises show little sign of slowing. The construction pipeline is expected to increase throughout 2024. As a result, many building and property owners are seeking planning permission. This is often to extend, develop and make...

Planning Authority National Coverage

Over the past two and a half years we have been acting as planning consultants for Revolution Laundrette, a stand alone, 24/7 outdoor self-service launderette provider and part of the international Photo-Me Group. As a temporary, movable structure the launderette...