Check whether your site benefits from the new ‘Grey Belt’ definition. Development may no longer be deemed “inappropriate”. Ask your Planning advisor to assess your site’s potential against the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF, 2024). For an informal chat, please contact our team at BTS.
Don’t miss out on your new connection
You have a new development. Whether it’s a commercial, residential, or mixed use scheme, you’ll need to power it. So how do you go about doing that? Well, if your development is already underway and you haven’t considered the connection you will need, you may find you’re too late. Too late, that is, to save […]
National Grid’s call for action to prevent UK from falling behind in international race to deliver cleaner energy infrastructure
Without major upgrades to the grid, the UK will fall well behind in the race to achieve Net Zero status, National Grid announced earlier this year. With a 50% rise in demand for electricity expected by 2035, five ‘fundamental’ areas will need to be addressed: Given that 2035 will be here before we know it, […]
Decarbonising our existing homes – how can we do our bit?
So here we are – right in the middle of a huge Climate Crisis, and with fuel prices soaring. For the time being at least, things look set to get much worse before they get better. Global warming clearly needs to be addressed – and fast. The UK Government is aiming to bring all homes […]
Levelling Up and the Regeneration Bill: Further hope for under-utilised land?
The Levelling up and Regeneration Bill was introduced into Parliament on 11 May 2022 and moved to report stage in the House of Lords in July 2023. Could the new Bill assist with brownfield development and encourage the use of under-utilised buildings? There are some positive signs: Land Ownership Data: Information on contractual arrangements used by […]
The Forgotten Brownfield Sites
We have all seen headlines over the past year about sweeping changes made by the Government to help release more brownfield sites for housing development, however are our local authorities (LAs) making the most of their brownfield registers? Whilst the Prime Minister has confidently announced that “We will build fantastic new homes in brownfield sites […]
What is a Brownfield Register?
In light of the UK Government’s recent planning reforms most of us now know what brownfield land is. But what is a brownfield land register? Brownfield Land Register Every local authority (LA) is required to keep an up to date register of sites that could potentially be suitable for housing development. Currently the sites must […]
Historic Properties: Time for a Renaissance?
Historic England holds the official ‘At Risk’ register of properties in the UK listed as Grade I, II or II* (including places of worship). At the present time this list includes some 5,097 entries, all of which are in need of rescuing. The charity Save Britain’s Heritage (SAVE) also has a register of buildings that […]
How Can I Obtain Heritage Lottery Funding?
This is a two-stage process involving a detailed application along with supporting planning, funding and the necessary structural, environmental and appraisal reports. Please refer to www.restorationlady.com for further information.
What is the difference between a wayleave and an easement?
What is a Wayleave? An electricity wayleave is the legal right commonly agreed over land ownership for overhead electricity lines and cable apparatus. Over 95% of all overhead lines across the UK are held on wayleaves which can be terminated. We are fully conversant with these rights and can therefore negotiate compensation for the retention […]
