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Developers – Are You Aware of the New Building Safety Levy?
From 1 October 2026, the new Building Safety Levy will come into effect in England, introducing an additional cost for certain residential developments. The levy will principally affect major residential developments of 10 or more new dwellings, or developments...
As part of the emerging South Worcestershire Local Plan (SWLP), the South Worcestershire Councils are now undertaking a Call for Sites.
Appeal Allowed: Outline Permission Granted for 30 Dwellings North of Olimpick Drive, Chipping Campden
Appeal Allowed: Outline Permission Granted for 30 Dwellings North of Olimpick Drive, Chipping Campden Published: 5 August 2026 An appeal against Cotswold District Council's refusal of outline planning permission for residential development north of Olimpick Drive,...
Applewood House, Chipping Campden, reaching new heights. Roof trusses have landed!
Not long to go until the big walk for Refuge!
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Refuge Charity Walk
Every year, we like to take on a challenge to raise money for charity. Last year, we walked the Cotswold Ultra Challenge 100km in support of Horatio’s Garden, a charity that creates beautiful, accessible gardens for people affected by spinal injury. This year, we are...
Stroud District Council – Call for Sites
Calling all landowners and developers with land in Stroud District! Stroud District are undertaking a Call for Sites (housing and employment land) as part of the Emerging Local Plan process. The council is seeking submissions of land that may be suitable for:...
BPA Project Featured by the BBC: Padel Centre Proposed in Leeds
One of our projects has been featured in a recent BBC article, highlighting proposals to redevelop the former Jump Arena site in Leeds. The scheme would transform a long-vacant, fire-damaged site into a modern and sleek padel sports centre, creating new jobs,...
It Must Be Christmas: A Draft NPPF to Keep Us Busy Until March 2026
It Must Be Christmas: A Draft NPPF to Keep Us Busy Until March 2026 The Government has released the consultation draft of a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) just in time for Christmas. The draft can be found here: National Planning Policy Framework: draft...
Proud to support Sara Cox and BBC Children in Need
We are proud to be one of the many supporting Sara Cox on her 135-mile run for Children in Need. Run Sara runnnnn!!