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Development Opportunities - NPPF December 2024

New Housing Land Supply and Standard Method create new opportunities

Access Audits and what to do with them

Commissioning an Access Audit is just the start. It's what you do with it next that really counts. See our top tips.

Disabled Access - Harnessing the Power of the Purple Pound

Ian Eggleton, Director of Access Consultancy considers why actively welcoming disabled people isn't just the right thing to do, it makes great business sense.

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

Planning Application Fee Increase - Consultation

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.