Kam Saini

CarneySweeney would like to announce the promotion of Kam Saini to Planning Director.

Mayor publishes new London Plan

Over three years ago, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, released his Draft New London Plan........

The changing roles of Government in planning

The Planning White Paper of 2020 clearly forewarns of a change in roles..........

Biodiversity Net Gain

CarneySweeny recently held a joint webinar with Walker Morris’ Planning and Environmental Team on the introduction of biodiversity net gain and how it affects the planning system.

Planning Awards 2020

The winners of the 2020 Planning Awards (organised by Planning magazine in conjunction with PlanningResource and Placemaking Resource) were announced last week

Planning for the Future :Government Consultation Paper August 2020

The Government has published its White Paper for reform of the planning system: ‘Planning for the Future’. Consultation is open until 29 October 2020.

Demolition and Residential Re-Build Permitted Development Rights

The Government has published its Permitted Development Rights legislation for the demolition of existing purpose built single dwellings, flats or offices and residential re-build. It comes into force...

Amendments to the Use Classes Order - July 2020

The Government has published significant changes to the Use Classes Order in England. The changes will have permanent effect from 1 September 2020.

Planning Update

The Prime Minister issued a statement Build, Build, Build last week. It has been coined the “most radical reforms to our planning system since the Second World War” and has pledged a...

Changes to our High Streets and Commercial Premises after COVID-19

Paula Carney talks "after COVID-19".......

Update on Building Safety Reforms

MP, Robert Jenrick (Secretary of State for Housing and Local Communities) provides an update on the Government’s building safety reforms.

Historic England Advice Note 4 - TALL BUILDING

Historic England published its consultation on its updated draft advice note to guide the planning and design of tall buildings on 4 March 2020, with consultation closing on 26 April 2020.