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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
14/11/2025
Home Extensions Gone Wrong: Why House‑Extension Applications Get Refused and How to Avoid It
When a house‑extension application is refused, it is rarely because a design is “ugly” and almost always because it conflicts with…
