As we all continue to get to grips with the Hillside judgment, an appeal was dismissed in Arun yesterday which highlights the very real challenges now faced by developers with drop-in applications. I believe that it may be the first such appeal decision s…lnkd.in/e_ZpzXEy

What a depressingly muddled message this is. “Housing targets remain an important part of the planning system and the government will consult on how these can better take account of local density.” “The government will ensure v…lnkd.in/dRSCkjcU lnkd.in/dbXjcCGn

Welcome to the team Nina Lloyd! Great to have you with us! lnkd.in/ei7DqF-Q

There have been lots of good blogs regarding this over the past few weeks, so Tom Armfield and I thought we’d offer our own initial thoughts on the current consultation and proposed revised NPPF, with more to follow. lnkd.in/e9sDaiHC

Bracknell Forest Local Plan Post Hearings Letter just released - requiring significant Main Mods including the deletion of the Jealott's Hill (Policy LP7) site proposed for 2,000 dwellings, employment development etc, as exceptional circumstances were no…lnkd.in/eww9-Rp9

The proposed changes will support more local plans coming forward apparently. It’s a shame that their quality and effectiveness would be significantly diminished…. (If indeed more would be drafted?). Some thoughts on the possible implications in this article…

There’s a lot going on regarding the new PRP - more info in our article below.

Got quite emotional watching this! Autism has had a big impact on my family and friends lives. Well done to those involved in making it.

We’ve been busy…. Looking forward to hearing people’s feedback ….

Quick visit to the amazing Jack Steinberg Critical Care Unit King's College NHS to say thanks for not killing off the old boy!!! Truly amazing people and so lovely that they remembered him from the end of last year (and that he doesn’t remember any of it!). Thank you isn’t enough!

Looking forward to hearing the feedback on this. Turley delighted to be providing planning, EIA, heritage and economic support on the scheme.

Some welcome news in terms of some clarity on new infrastructure delivery - with repercussions for the emerging work of the Oxford to Cambridge Pan Regional Partnership…. lnkd.in/eHKWwHkS

More important steps in the Stadium for Bath project. Turley proud to be leading on many matters.

Following receipt of the Inspectors iniitial questions, West Berks have been given more time to respond - and the EiP pushed back to 2024. Have to wonder whether there will ever be one however… lnkd.in/e-zctFnZ

The long running saga around the Tandridge Local Plan seems to be drawing to a close (the hearings ended in November 2019) following the recent exchange of letters between the Council and Inspector, and now a Procedural Meeting h…lnkd.in/edkizBns lnkd.in/e-HUifAx

All the people… so many people! Brilliant ⁦blur⁩ gig tonight

The vacuum that is current national planning policy on housing summarised in one tweet…. Depressing.

Delighted that this is now submitted - a milestone for the club and a project I have had the pleasure of working on for a long time. Looking forward to people delving into the detail.

Applications to join our graduate programme as an Assistant Planner in 2024 are open until 23rd October. You can find out more, including how to apply, by visiting turleygraduates.co.uk. #turleygraduates #planningjobs

My favourite album from last year & first time seeing them live - The Royston Club were superb. Hope 2024 will be a big year for them - more gigs down south lads please!