@FirstplanLtd

Central London planning consultancy. Specialising in the Retail, Restaurant, Leisure, Commercial and Residential property sectors.

 London, UK
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Joined February 2013
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It’s been a busy news week in the world of planning with announcements relating to: -rewriting of the use classes order -demolition and rebuild of vacant buildings -two storey upward extension of houses All summarised here firstplan.co.uk/news/

News Archive - Firstplan

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Use Classes Order – shake up for ‘town centre’ uses firstplan.co.uk/news/use-cla… Should you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact a member of the Firstplan team.

Use Classes Order - shake up for ‘town centre’ uses - Firstplan

The Government laid new laws in Parliament today (21 July) to ‘extend homes upwards and revitalise town centres’.  Whilst it is the introduction of new permitted development rights to demolish and...

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Covid-19 will drive innovation across planning and design on the High Street @CitiesForum Report with @FirstplanLtd @LpoolBIDcompany @bdp_com @avivainvestors @Schroders @SPPARCArc @Chapman_Taylor @GloucesterCity futurecitiesforum.london/iet…
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Firstplan has sponsored and contributed to the Future High Streets Report by FCF. Firstplan’s Mike Mills highlights the issues posed by the Use Classes Order and discusses our work on the conversion of the former BHS store in Bromley. It is available here: futurecitiesforum.london/iet…
Highlighting how the planning system will play a pivotal role in the economic recovery both during and after Covid-19, the MHCLG has, as of today, published updated guidance alongside temporary measures intended to strengthen the operation of the system. gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-…

[Withdrawn] Coronavirus (COVID-19): planning update

An update on planning matters, including temporary measures to make it easier to operate the planning system.

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We spoke at Islington's new virtual planning committee yesterday, and were delighted to finally secure permissions for restaurant uses on Theberton St, including at the wonderful Mem and Laz... a few teething problems but the video committee worked relatively well
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Two conflicting appeal decisions identified in relation to A5 Hot Food Takeaway uses and impact of supplementary guidance in directing the location of new A5 use. More here: firstplan.co.uk/news/conflic…

Conflicting appeal decisions on takeaways - Firstplan

In the last few weeks, hot food takeaways have unexpectedly been afforded a new regard in light of their role in helping to feed the nation during the coronavirus outbreak.  Social distancing...

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Our summary of RBKC’s first fully virtual planning committee firstplan.co.uk/news/rbkcs-v…

RBKC's virtual Planning Committee offers a useful test case for other local authorities - Firstplan

Following the introduction of recent legislation allowing committee meetings to be held remotely, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) hosted one of England’s first fully virtual...

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COVID-19 Planning Updates: read our summary here firstplan.co.uk/news/covid-1… including how the planning system is adapting, the impact on planning appeals and keeping permissions alive.

COVID-19 Planning Updates - Firstplan

All sections of society have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the planning system is no exception. The government has, however, been quick to recognise the importance of the role that...

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One of the first virtual planning committees will take place tomorrow night at 6:30pm, hosted by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) Council. It can be viewed here: rbkc.gov.uk/committees/Meeti…
We are pleased to see that local authorities have been given powers to hold planning committees remotely. New regulations come into force tomorrow (4 April 2020) which temporarily remove the requirement for physical attendance at meetings.
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In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) has issued guidance on site visits, hearings, inquiries and events. Please see our update below for further details. firstplan.co.uk/news/coronav…
Today the Government announced that planning rules will be relaxed so pubs and restaurants can operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak. This will come as welcome news to many operators during this difficult period. gov.uk/government/news/gover…

Government to grant permission for pubs and restaurants to operate as takeaways as part of corona...

Planning rules will be relaxed so pubs and restaurants can operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Having expanded in the last few years, we have outgrown our current offices and are on the move! We will be moving to our new, larger premises at Broadwall House, 21 Broadwall, London, SE1 9PL (just behind the Oxo Tower) on 16 March 2020, so please make a note of our new address
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We’re delighted to share our design for a temporary de-mountable pavilion in a central London square. Beautiful image by @Blocvisual . . #popup #demountablestructure #pavilion #London #architecture #whitmanwilde #architects #architecturalvisualization
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Firstplan is delighted to be recognised Planning Resource this week as the planning consultancy with the second highest proportion of Chartered Female Planners in the country. Read more here: firstplan.co.uk/news/firstpl…

Firstplan recognised for female representation - Firstplan

Firstplan is delighted to be recognised in Planning Resource this week as the planning consultancy with the second highest proportion of Chartered Female Planners in the country.  The article states...

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A new policy approach to the loss of Retail A1 uses in Westminster making it easier to change to non-retail uses. Read more here: firstplan.co.uk/news/new-pol…

New policy approach to loss of A1 in Central London - Firstplan

As Westminster’s new City Plan 2019-2040 enters the examination stage and progresses towards adopted, the draft policies can be afforded increasingly more weight in the determination of planning...

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to our clients and colleagues. Our office is now closed until Thursday 2nd January 2020. #VerryMerryChristmas
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We would like to welcome Karen Calkin & Sarah Pyne to the company. Karen joins us as an Associate and Sarah as a Senior Planner. Both Karen & Sarah bring a wealth of planning experience having worked in private practice for a number of years and are great assets to our team.
We had a fantastic day yesterday at the @AccessibleRtl Christmas Lunch, which is a great opportunity to catch up with clients & fellow consultants within the retail community. The event also raises much-needed donations for the wonderful charity @VarietyGB
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