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Long Term Plan For Housing

Long Term Plan For Housing

In a speech given by Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove on 24th July new measures were set out to help unblock the housing system and allow for more homes to be built, to meet a target of 1 million new homes to be built by the end of this Parliament.

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Award Winning Leckhampton High School Cheltenham

Award Winning Leckhampton High School Cheltenham

Evans Jones completed the planning application for the new 900-place secondary school in Cheltenham, catering to students aged 11 to 16.

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Pro Bono Advice for Gloucestershire Based Not-for-Profit

Pro Bono Advice for Gloucestershire Based Not-for-Profit

Catch a Smile is a Gloucestershire based not for profit CIC company created by husband-and-wife team Danny & Caroline Keene.

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Review of Infrastructure Levy Consultation 2023

Review of Infrastructure Levy Consultation 2023

Planning consultant, Anthony Cogan discusses the recent review on the infrastructure Levy. Published by the Department for Levelling up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) on the 17 March 2023. Here we consider the implications of the Community Infrastructure

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Planning Application Fee Increase - Consultation

Planning Application Fee Increase - Consultation

Planning consultant, Anthony Cogan discusses the recent review of how to improve the town planning process.

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Is land availability really the problem?

Is land availability really the problem?

New DLUHC statistics show that the perception that most new development is gobbling up our green and pleasant land is at odds with reality.

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First Homes Scheme - Government Releases ‘Model Section 106 Agreement’

First Homes Scheme - Government Releases ‘Model Section 106 Agreement’

The First Homes Scheme came into effect in June 2021; however due to transitional reasons didn’t come into full force until 28th December 2021.

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EPC Ratings for Commercial Buildings: A Guide for Landlords

EPC Ratings for Commercial Buildings: A Guide for Landlords

Director, Ian Eggleton takes a look at the changes to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations and their impact on landlords.

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David Jones appointed as Design Council Expert

David Jones appointed as Design Council Expert

The network of over 450 specialists are all recognised leaders in their field who are passionate about the value and benefits of good design.

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Appeal Allowed - Coombe Hill, Tewkesbury

Appeal Allowed - Coombe Hill, Tewkesbury

A non-determination appeal made by Bovis Homes Ltd and Robert Hitchins Ltd against Tewkesbury Borough Council has been allowed.

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A new look for Evans Jones...

A new look for Evans Jones...

Surviving three recessions, an oil crisis and now a global pandemic, Evans Jones are stronger than ever and ready to embrace the next 50 years – and beyond!

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Quantity Surveyor – certainty in uncertain times

Quantity Surveyor – certainty in uncertain times

In these uncertain economic times, the need for a good, reliable Quantity Surveyor on your construction project or development has never been greater.

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