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Planning Appeal Reform: How will the proposed changes affect developers from April 2026?

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The Government has recently announced reforms to the management of planning appeals set to come into force on the 1st April 2026. A greater proportion of appeals will be pushed by the Planning Inspectorate to be considered under Written Representations, rather than the more lengthy (and time intensive) methods of Informal Hearing or Public Inquiry. […]

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The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has landed!

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The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has landed! 🛬 With its second reading in the House of Commons yesterday (just 24 hours after the first!) the bill is beginning to rapidly make its way through Government as a key piece of legislation in trying to overhaul the planning system. Bringing forward ambitious reform to the planning sector, the implementation

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We are Hiring!

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We are seeking to hire a Planning Consultant to join our team based in Manchester City Centre. This role is ideal for graduates or planners who have experience in consultancy or local government and are working towards achieving chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI). You will have the opportunity to work on

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Autumn Statement Round-Up

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The Chancellor has announced several planning reforms as part of his Autumn Statement in an attempt to overhaul existing shortcomings of the system. This includes a number of encouraging pledges, but whilst it is always positive to see planning on the national agenda, the Statement raises more questions than answers in our view. The Government outlined its plans to introduce a new “premium” planning service in England

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In Conversation with Councillor Dan Ross – Leader of Trafford Council

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We recently spent an enjoyable morning with Tom Ross leader of Trafford Council. Discussing all things Town Planning we were interested to hear first hand Trafford Council’s plan for future homes and economic growth and in particular the opportunities for built environment professionals to support the Council in delivering this. An interesting Q&A session followed where Councillor

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Team News

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Mialex are delighted to share that Harry Johnson has been both elected to full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and promoted to Senior Planner. This is a reflection of his excellent technical knowledge and commitment to providing the best advice and results for our clients in Manchester, the North West and across the Country. Congratulations Harry

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Planning Permission in Five Weeks? An Impossible Task? Petersgate House, Stockport

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Those who are familiar with Stockport Town Centre may recognise this beauty (Petersgate House). A large vacant office building that polarises public opinion overlooking St Peter’s Square. An important part of the Town Centre where several major residential projects are progressing. Tasked with securing permission to convert the vacant floorspace into 24 new apartments, thanks

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