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10/12/2025

Planning By Design & Treeapp: A Tree Planting Day to Remember at Hideaway Wood Farm

Sustainability has always been at the heart of Planning By Design, not as a buzzword but as a responsibility. For every client,…

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05/12/2025

Christmas 2025 Office Closure & New Year Planning Update

As we approach the festive season, we wanted to share an important update on our Christmas closure, how you can reach us…

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Planning By Design’s 4-Year Milestone
04/12/2025

Planning By Design’s 4-Year Milestone: 860 Approvals, 7 Awards and 21,300 Trees Planted in Partnership with Treeapp

Four years ago, Planning By Design was little more than a bold idea and a small, determined team. The vision was simple…

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Home Extension Design Trends UK 2025: Expert Ideas, Planning Tips & Inspiration
28/11/2025

What If My Planning Application is Approved With Conditions?

 You open your decision notice, your eyes go straight to the first line, and you see the word you’ve been waiting…

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26/11/2025

From Empty Offices to Vibrant Venues: How to Turn UK City‑Centre Space into Restaurants, Bars or Retail

 Some city centres across the UK are full of underused office floorspace. The good news? Some empty offices can become cafés,…

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Self-Build & Custom-Build in England: Why Councils Are More Supportive Today
19/11/2025

Self-Build & Custom-Build in England: Why Councils Are More Supportive Today

 Thinking about building a home you’ll live in yourself? The wind is finally at your back. In England, local planning authorities must…

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