Confused over what’s happening with the Planning Bill?

With changes to the appeals system imminent, and the Government appointing the Chair of the Planning Officers Society, Steve Quartermain, to a new role as Government’s Chief Planner there are many changes occurring in planning.

What are these changes? How do they affect architects? How will Steve Quartermain’s appointment impact on architects who are applying for planning permission? Find out at Understanding the New Planning Reforms.

The government wants to "weed out bureaucratic hurdles and create a more efficient planning system"


The Architect’s Journal, 26th March 2008

Architects must understand exactly what is required of them to successfully apply for planning permission.

The potential risks in terms of time and money involved in an unsuccessful application or an appeals process are just too great.
 
This timely conference from The Architects’ Journal will provide you with all the information you need to ensure your projects receive planning permissions.