Planning response to Covid 19 Outbreak

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Despite the current circumstances, most local authorities continue to receive and determine planning applications – particularly where these are submitted online.  The target timescales
for determination remain unchanged.

The Government wants the planning system to support the country’s economic recovery. It has announced a range of measures including:

  • Greater use of digital technology to operate remotely and efficiently;

  • A trial by The Planning Inspectorate of virtual appeal hearings;

  • The recommencement of appeal site visits by The Planning Inspectorate;

  • temporary measures, including amendments to the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 to help small and medium-sized developers; and

  • Virtual Planning Committees and the greater use of delegated powers to enable senior officers to make decisions.

For advice on the latest measures and how these could affect your project (no matter how large or small), please give us a call, or send us an email. May 2020