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Wilson Wraight Planning Autumn Update

Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill receives Royal Assent

On 26th October 2023 the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) announced that the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill had received Royal Assent and is now law.   The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act (referred to as The Act) includes substantial planning reforms as well as giving greater power to Local Council’s amongst […]

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Agricultural Permitted Development Rights Consultation

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is currently consulting on a range of changes to the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) with one of the aims being to increase flexibility and remove barriers for converting agricultural buildings to commercial and residential uses.   The GPDO covers a range of permitted development rights, allowing […]

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Breckland Local Plan Full Update – Issues and Options Consultation

Breckland Council has published their Local Plan Issues and Options document for public consultation. This is a key part of the update of the Local Plan and is the first of several rounds of public consultation in the plan preparation process.   This consultation provides the opportunity for landowners and developers to submit sites for […]

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