Boundary Treatments – Not the glamorous side of planning however, they are essential for homeowners, landowners, business owners for protecting their land. If you're running a business in a mixed-use area where industrial and residential properties sit side by side, security is a real concern for business owners. Palisade fencing often seems like the obvious solution—it's robust, durable, and sends a clear message to potential intruders but there's the small matter of planni

Turning a Bungalow Into a Two Storey Family Home ABL Planning & Development have recently secured approval for a first floor upwards extension via permitted development ( GPDO 2015 (as amended) Part 1, Class AA). The clients came to us with a common problem – they'd outgrown their 1970s detached bungalow but loved where they lived and didn't want to move. They needed more bedrooms - the solution, seek to add a first floor under Class AA permitted development rights. Eight wee

When building works don't quite go to plan, it can feel overwhelming—especially when you're dealing with a property that has heritage value. We recently helped a client successfully obtain retrospective planning permission for extensions and alterations to their home, and we wanted to share how we navigated this tricky situation. What Happened? Our client had carried out extensions and alterations to their dwelling, but unfortunately, the works weren't built in accordance wit

Planning decisions can affect individuals, businesses and community groups in different ways. Whilst there is no third party right of...