Planning Lists

The latest planning list is available now to download here. August saw a steady flow of applications, ranging from routine householder changes to more complex proposals. Some submissions were undermined by incomplete or inconsistent information, most notably the Certificate of Lawfulness application at 1 Avalon, while others diluted the quality of earlier, more distinctive designs, as seen at 14 Dover Road. The application at 4 Chester Road raised … Read More

The latest planning list is available to download here. July saw a modest number of new applications, but also some recurring themes: gaps in submitted information, proposals testing the limits of policy compliance, and continued pressure from site intensification and redevelopment. Several submissions contained incomplete or unclear details, while others pushed compliance boundaries to a degree that, if approved, could begin to erode local character. In contrast, a … Read More

The latest planning list is available to download here. June was notably quiet, with only nine new planning applications submitted across the Ward. Nonetheless, site intensification and redevelopment continue to dominate, frequently raising concerns about scale, impact on local character, and environmental sustainability. While a few recent proposals reflect a more thoughtful design approach, others remain insensitive to context and fall short of aligning with adopted planning guidance. … Read More

The latest planning list is available to download here.   May has been relatively quiet in terms of new planning submissions, but there has been a noticeable increase in approvals issued. This appears to reflect the gradual clearing of the postportal backlog and a return to more consistent decision-making timeframes by BCP Council. Site intensification and redevelopment remain persistent themes, often raising concerns around scale, character, and environmental … Read More

The latest planning list is available to download here.   April was relatively quiet in terms of planning activity, although several new applications were submitted and two notable appeals were decided. The newly launched BCP Planning Portal is now operational, following a transitional period earlier this year. Ongoing trends continue to include site intensification and redevelopment, often raising concerns around scale, character, and sustainability. While some proposals show … Read More