#planning permission

#planning permission

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Lawyers for the local district council had sought a permanent injunction against the current use of the Bell hotel in Epping, arguing at the high court that it was a feeding ground for unrest and protest. The application was opposed by the property's owner, Somani Hotels, while the Home Office also intervened in the case, arguing that the closure of asylum hotels must be structured and gradual.

Plans to run a 425m zipline from the ArcellorMittal Orbit tower in the Olympic Park are set to be considered by councillors next week. ZipWorld, which operates the 114.5m high tower, wants planning permission for the wire from both Tower Hamlets and Newham councils. Plans say the zipline would offer a unique and exhilarating experience for a predicted 60,000 extra visitors a year.

Plans to turn a former nightclub and restaurant in the London Trocadero into a two-storey casino have been given the green light by planning officers. The casino will cater for up to 1,250 customers and include a restaurant on the ground floor of the building on Coventry Street in the West End. The proposal, submitted by national casino operator Genting Casinos UK Ltd, was granted planning permission at a committee meeting on September 30.

Normally, when a large project receives planning approval, the local council can seek funding from the developer to contribute to local improvements, typically in the form of transport and services. That's in part to ensure that more people moving into an area don't overwhelm local doctors, schools and transport. The London Eye was somewhat unique in that it was an unproven, and at the time, temporary entertainment venue whose success or failure was uncertain.

While not as common as roof mounted panels, solar PV generation is all about sunshine, so if it's not possible to mount panels on the roof of the home, then it may be best to look at a ground mounted system located away from the home - but in an optimum position. Renewables energy expert, David Hilton is here to explain everything you need to know about ground mounted solar panels, ranging from the reasons why you might need to consider them, through to how they work and their pros and cons.

The Troubadour theatre will be built on a plot of land that was, until just recently, the worksite offices for the Silvertown Tunnel next to the Cable Car. The theatre company says it has permission to operate the site for ten years. It's likely that it would then be developed for housing as most of the rest of North Greenwich has been and is being.

Strictly speaking, neighbours don't have any special status in the planning system. Their objections - often heartfelt, sometimes fierce - don't carry any automatic weight. Planning is meant to be a public, policy-driven process, not a private popularity contest. So comments from neighbours are only considered relevant if they raise planning issues, such as overlooking, overshadowing, traffic or design. That said, neighbours can still influence the outcome of a planning application - and in several indirect but meaningful ways.

Ministers have delayed a decision on whether to grant planning permission to a proposed Chinese super-embassy in London amid concerns about redacted drawings in the building's plans. The deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, was due to make a decision on 9 September but has pushed this back to 21 October, saying more time is needed to consider the plans for the development, which would occupy a sprawling 20,000 sq metres (5 acres) at Royal Mint Court in east London.

When you're hunting for a building plot, it's easy to think you'll stumble across a neat patch of grass with planning permission already sorted and services waiting at the boundary. In reality, that almost never happens and more often than not, the best opportunities are hidden in plain sight - old garages, barns, or even, in building expert Mark Stevenson's case, a disused post office.

The revised scheme was considered to have an acceptable scale and design which would not result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area or residential amenity.

"The UK Planning System relies on paper-based processes, and AI can help to read and then extract the key information from it, to help both residents and planning officers. The productivity benefits will allow for a faster and cheaper service."

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"Cancelling the series of festivals would directly impact thousands of people... many of whom rely on the summer season to sustain their livelihoods."

Building regulations ensure that garage projects are safe, structurally sound, and do not negatively impact surrounding buildings—unawareness can lead to costly errors.

Clive Ryan’s neighbors argue that the external insulation installed without planning permission has led to damaging mould outbreaks in their homes.

Our beautiful Brockwell Park is a haven for nature and of immense value to the people of Lambeth and Southwark, but it's under threat from private events.