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Green Belt: A Basildon Case Study
24/03/2026

Green Belt Planning Permission: A Basildon Case Study

 At Planning By Design, we specialise in providing expert planning advice and managing planning applications for complex and constrained sites. With…

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Home Extension Design Trends UK 2025: Expert Ideas, Planning Tips & Inspiration
04/03/2026

Major Planning Appeals Reform: Changes from 1 April 2026 Explained

The Planning Inspectorate (PINS) has confirmed major changes to the planning appeal process in England, with new regulations taking effect from 1…

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How to Maximise the Development Potential of a Site
26/02/2026

How to Maximise the Development Potential of a Site

 Maximising the development potential of a site is about achieving the best realistic outcome, not simply drawing the largest possible scheme….

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Introducing the Planning By Design Client Portal: Track Your Project from Start to Finish
19/01/2026

Introducing the Planning By Design Client Portal: Track Your Project from Start to Finish

 A simpler, clearer and more transparent way to manage your Planning By Design project. Navigating a planning application can feel overwhelming,…

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