Author: Phase2

We are pleased to announce that we have successfully assisted our client, Stonebond Estates Ltd, in securing planning permission (via a Section 73) to enlarge two previously approved replacement dwellings in the Green Belt, to provide an increased level of living space for their future...

Yesterday, the government unveiled a new social and affordable housing package aimed at giving councils, housing associations, and other providers greater financial support to ramp up construction of new homes and delivering on government plans to bring down record-high numbers of families and children stuck in temporary accommodation or on...

The Local Plan Inspector's report into the soundness of Uttlesford's new Local Plan has recently been published paving the way for the authority to adopt a new Local Plan for the first time in over 20 years and covering the period up to 2041.The Inspector's...

Phase 2 Planning are able to announce a real Christmas cracker from the Government with today's publication of a re-written draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).The proposed reforms including standardised inputs into viability assessments reforms to site thresholds runs precisely to 11:45pm on the 10th...

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill yesterday became law, ushering in key reforms to the planning system.Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025Among the measures introduced include a legal framework for spatial development strategies, the introduction of a new system for developers to offset environmental impacts and changes...

Phase 2 are pleased to announce that we have successfully assisted our client in securing full planning permission at appeal for the construction of a replacement dwelling within the Green Belt, following an initial refusal by Epping Forest District Council. Crucial to the success of...

Phase 2 are delighted to have secured planning permission for a hybrid application and EIA for up to 1000 dwellings (C3), up to 80 bed care (C2), up to 5 hectares of commercial space, access, public open space (including SANG) and landscaping; together with a...

Phase 2 has recently been successful in assisting our client, Stonebond Properties (Chelmsford) Ltd, in securing planning permission for new residential development comprising the construction of 38 no. dwellings together with new vehicular and pedestrian access from Alexander Lane, car parking, private gardens, open space,...

Phase 2 are happy to announce that following a recent refusal and subsequent collaborative pre-application enquiry, planning permission was recently granted for the replacement of an agricultural building with a new dwelling. This sensitively designed, highly sustainable dwelling in the countryside was approved by Uttlesford...

We are pleased to announce that, following an initial refusal, planning permission has been subsequently granted by Chelmsford City Council to re-develop a brownfield site within the Green Belt to construct seven new residential dwellings. In close collaboration with the architects (E & M Design...