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Neighbourhood Planning: Regulation 16 Consultation for the Norton-Juxta-Kempsey (NJK) Neighbourhood Plan
Neighbourhood Planning: Regulation 16 Consultation for the Norton-Juxta-Kempsey (NJK) Neighbourhood Plan commences on Friday 21st May and runs until 5pm on Friday 2nd July. The Plan can be reviewed and any comments made via the following link to Wychavon District...
Call for Sites – South Warwickshire Local Plan
A 'Call for Sites' consultation has just been launched for the South Warwickshire Local Plan and will run until the 21st June 2021. A 'Call for Sites' consultation has just been launched for the South Warwickshire Local Plan and will run until the 21st June 2021.This...
Honeybourne Neighbourhood Plan Adopted
We are delighted to announce that the Honeybourne Neighbourhood Plan was made (adopted) at Wychavon District Council last Thursday 30th April 2020. Huge congratulations to all involved including our leading neighbourhood planning lady Rebecca Burridge. The Wychavon...
IMPORTANT: New Legislation – Amendments to the GPDO relating to emergency development by local authorities or health service bodies.
New Legislation came into force on 09/04/2020: SI 2020 No. 412 - The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Coronavirus) (England) (Amendment) Order 2020 (Download PDF)
Relaxed Planning Rules
In light of recent events, planning rules will be relaxed so pubs and restaurants can operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak. The change of use will be permitted for up to 12 months. Businesses will be required to tell the local planning...
Neighbourhood Plan success for Honeybourne as plan is successful at referendum!
Another great result. Honeybourne Parish Neighbourhood Plan successfully passes Referendum under the guidance and direction of BPA. Thursday’s positive Referendum result saw an impressive 89.5% ‘yes’ vote with a 28% turnout. We have worked with the group from...
Successful Appeal and Award of Costs
BPA has secured planning permission on appeal, along with a full costs award, for the change of use of an ancillary building to an independent dwellinghouse in Upper Oddington, Moreton-in-Marsh. Despite the advice of professional officers, the Council refused the...
Pebworth Neighbourhood Plan has now been formally ‘made’.
The Plan was unanimously adopted by councillors at the Wychavon District Council Meeting last night (18 September 2019). BPA worked with the parish from the Plan’s conception to completion, assisting the group every step of the way.Endorsement through a successful...
Come on the Tigers!
BPA are sponsoring the Cheltenham Tigers U13 Rugby Team. First game in their new kit today... come on Tigers!
Planning Approved – The Stables, Postlip, Near Winchcombe
Planning - Planning Permission Granted Case Type: Conversion of disused stable buildings Council: Tewkesbury Borough Council Site Issues: The application required careful consideration on a number of complex matters including the non-designated heritage asset status...