30 Nov 2021
Mayor of London to consult on new Affordable Housing and Viability Guidance with emphasis on the Fast Track Route
The Mayor of London will soon consult on his updated guidance on Affordable Housing and Viability, which aims to be more succinct and focus on what and how, rather than why.
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16 Nov 2021
Environment Bill becomes law
On 9 November, the long-awaited Environment Act received Royal Assent following agreement on its final content by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
05 Nov 2021
Association of Women in Property
It was a great pleasure to sponsor and be part of the Association of Women in Property Menopause Awareness session today.
04 Oct 2021
Our New Cardiff Office is open!
CarneySweeney is incredibly pleased to confirm today [4th October] the opening our new Cardiff City Centre Office at Brunel House.
09 Mar 2021
Kam Saini
CarneySweeney would like to announce the promotion of Kam Saini to Planning Director.
03 Mar 2021
Mayor publishes new London Plan
Over three years ago, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, released his Draft New London Plan........
03 Feb 2021
The changing roles of Government in planning
The Planning White Paper of 2020 clearly forewarns of a change in roles..........
18 Jan 2021
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.
15 Sep 2020
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
25 Aug 2020
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.
31 Jul 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...
24 Jul 2020
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.
10 Jul 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...
24 Apr 2020
Changes to our High Streets and Commercial Premises after COVID-19
Paula Carney talks "after COVID-19".......
15 Apr 2020
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.
08 Apr 2020
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.
06 Apr 2020
Covid-19
Given the unprecedent situation we now find ourselves we wanted to reassure you that the team at CarneySweeney Planning are committed to supporting our clients through this ever evolving situation.
06 Mar 2020
Women of Influence 2020
Associate Director, Kam Saini, selected by a panel of judges as one of The Planner’s Women of Influence for 2020.
26 Feb 2020
Women in Property Midlands Chairman - Kam Saini
Today marks my last event as Chairman of Women in Property Midlands........
24 Feb 2020
London Plan
Further 4 week extension to respond to the 'Intention to Publish' version of the London Plan......
20 Feb 2020
Starter Homes
From Zero to Hero CarneySweeney’s Anita Ward provides some background
16 Feb 2020
Green Belt
CarneySweeney’s Director Gerald Sweeney welcomes the recent Supreme Court judgment and offers his summary of the principal findings.