Sir Michael Pitt to head PINS .
So, Sir Michael Pitt is to take over from Katrine Sporle as the new CEO of the Planning Inspectorate. Continue Reading
Timber Tecs
-
PINS Get New Head
Posted on March 16, 2011 by Tim Bertec
Sir Michael Pitt to head PINS .
This post was posted in Uncategorized
-
Centre for Cities
Posted on March 5, 2011 by Tim Bertec
Enterprise Zones Back
So George Osborne is to announce 10 new ‘Enterprise Zones’ in England in his budget. However, possibly following calls from the Centre for Cities to avoid the mistakes of Thatcher et al, it look like these will be a little different from those of the 1980’s. Continue Reading
This post was posted in Uncategorized
-
Material Considerations
Posted on March 1, 2011 by Tim Bertec
CALA to Appeal
Apealing Material Considerations
Do you remember the recent High Court ruling in the case brought by CALA regarding whether Government plans to abolish Regional Strategies should be a regarded as a ‘material’ planning consideration, or not? Continue Reading
This post was posted in Uncategorized
-
Bonus Time
Posted on February 20, 2011 by Tim Bertec
New Homes Bonuses
Now that the Government has finally announced details of its New Homes Bonus for 2011-12, Timbertec clients should expect to see increased demands for professional survey, architectural design, planning and related services. Continue Reading
This post was posted in Uncategorized
-
Judgment for Planners
Posted on February 11, 2011 by Tim Bertec
High Court Ruling
High Court Planning Judgement
CALA Homes went to the High Court to force a Local Planning Authority (LPA) not to recognise the Coalition Government’s intention to scrap Regional Strategies when deciding on one of their applications. Continue Reading
This post was posted in Uncategorized
-
Re-Booting Planning
Posted on February 5, 2011 by Tim Bertec
Reviving Growth
Planning for Growth?
So, the Coalition Government is avowedly determined to revive economic growth and intends to use its Localism Bill as at least one of the major routes to encourage this. At least that is what an audience at the Adam Smith Institute heard a few days ago. Continue Reading
This post was posted in Uncategorized
-
Hands-On Building Experience
Posted on January 31, 2011 by Tim Bertec
Essential Experience
One of the greatest difficulties experienced by many professional firms over the last several years has been the lack of understanding of ‘real’ construction shown by new entrants to the sector. Continue Reading
This post was posted in Uncategorized
-
All Change for Planning?
Posted on January 22, 2011 by Tim Bertec
Will ‘Community Champions’ plan more land?
Housing Minister, Grant Shapps forecasts that 2011 will be the year local Councillors turn into ‘community champions’. But does this also herald a change in the way professional consultants, advisors and their client’s need to approach the vexed business of getting planning permission? Continue Reading
This post was posted in Uncategorized
-
Community Experts Needed
Posted on January 16, 2011 by Tim Bertec
The RICS 'Needs YOU' - if you have any experience or special knowledge of communities and local issues, contact them now to make sure your views count with the Coalition Government.
This post was posted in Uncategorized
-
Changes to Planning Application Fees in England
Posted on January 11, 2011 by Tim Bertec
Paying for Planning
Currently the Government sets a standard level of fees that can be charged for planning applications anywhere in the UK.
Proposed Free-for-all in Charging
But now the Coalition Government has issued a consultation paper covering proposals to change this in England & Wales. In this they suggest that setting these fees should be devolved to local planning authorities. This would enable them to set their own fees as a reflection of the actual costs of processing planning applications in each individual area. Continue Reading
This post was posted in Uncategorized
Blog Search
Categories
Archives
- January 2012 (2)
- December 2011 (1)
- November 2011 (8)
- October 2011 (4)
- August 2011 (2)
- July 2011 (1)
- June 2011 (1)
- March 2011 (4)
- February 2011 (3)
- January 2011 (4)
Category Navigation:
Thank you for an excellent service and what I feel is a very good price and specification.October 25, 2011
I was very impressed with your thorough quotation and interest in high standards.October 25, 2011
I can honestly say that in my 50 years as a practicing Architect I have never received such a well thought out, comprehensive, helpful set of documents. I really look forward to working with you on the final package in due course.October 25, 2011
Thank you for your quick response the prices are what we are looking for and we look forward to doing business with yourselves.October 25, 2011
On carrying out a cost analysis and comparison between traditional and timber construction, the saving in using timber appears to be in the region of £2,700.October 25, 2011
I would like to say that working with timbertecs throughout the Planning Process has been an absolute pleasure.October 25, 2011
Thanks very much for your price and your quick attention to this – much appreciatedDecember 01, 2011
Thank you for your interest in the project but unforunately the client has decided to pull the plug. However your fast response time and insightful responses have impressed me and I will be sure to use you in the futureApril 04, 2012
| You may be interested in: |
|
