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 …
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 …
It has now been confirmed that the proposed increase in Council application fees (35% per dwelling for major schemes and 25% for all other applications) will come into effect from the 6th December 2023 (i.e. 28 days after the State Opening of Parliament). The “free-go” will also be removed for applications made after this date. …
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 …
In Conversation with Councillor Dan Ross – Leader of Trafford Council Read More »
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 …
As Planning Consultants based in central Manchester, people are sometimes surprised to discover that we are involved in a range of development projects throughout all parts of England and Wales (which is the way we like it!) For example, we recently secured planning permission on two very different projects in Brighton. The first related to …
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 …
Planning Permission in Five Weeks? An Impossible Task? Petersgate House, Stockport Read More »
A great result was recently secured by our team at Stockport’s Planning Committee for the upwards extension of 239-245 London Road to provide 12 new apartments with unanimous approval granted by Councillors. This builds upon our earlier prior-approval that we secured at the same site for the (Class MA) conversion of vacant commercial floorspace to …
Maximising Development Value: 239-245 London Road, Stockport Read More »
We are delighted to share that we are now enjoying settling into our new office space at Work.Life Manchester after several months of disruption and a broken leg sustained by Harry whilst playing rugby! Located in the heart of the city centre on Brown Street, it’s the perfect space for us and we look forward to catching up …
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