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Access Audits and what to do with them

Disabled Access - Harnessing the Power of the Purple Pound

Goodbye 4 Year Rule for Unauthorised Development

Housing Land Supply uncertainty Clarified

Housing Land Supply Confusion

Vacancy - Assistant Building Surveyor

Solar Panels Permitted Development Rights

Levelling Up Bill Receives Royal Ascent

Long Term Plan For Towns

National Planning Policy Framework- An update

Planning Appeals: Your Questions Answered

Permitted Development Rights Consultation

A Positive future for Cheltenham's Highstreet - David Jones shares his thoughts

Tewkesbury Housing Supply: A Controversial Issue with Long-Term Implications

The Impact Of The Government's Decision On Planning Fees

Long Term Plan For Housing

Award Winning Leckhampton High School Cheltenham

Vacancy- Planning Consultant

Vacancy- Senior Planning Consultant

Pro Bono Advice for Gloucestershire Based Not-for-Profit

New use class proposed for short term lets

Review of Infrastructure Levy Consultation 2023

Planning Application Fee Increase - Consultation

My three reasons to work for Evans Jones

What does the construction industry look like for 2023?

Is land availability really the problem?

Another PM, another direction for Planning Policy?

Meet our new Apprentice...

Is Liz Truss failing to plan?

Government Growth Plan - a Planning Perspective

50 years of Evans Jones to be marked by 300-mile bike ride

Work Experience - Student Blog

Evans Jones celebrates 50 years in business

Queen's Speech - A Planning Perspective

Evans Jones is 50!

First Homes Scheme - Government Releases ‘Model Section 106 Agreement’

Environment Act 2021 receives Royal Assent

EPC Ratings for Commercial Buildings: A Guide for Landlords

'Building beautiful places' - updated national planning policy framework (NPPF)

Further changes to the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO)

David Jones appointed as Design Council Expert

Appeal Allowed - Coombe Hill, Tewkesbury

A new look for Evans Jones...

Quantity Surveyor – certainty in uncertain times

New Senior Appointments

Provision of Changing Places Accessible Toilets

General Permitted Development Order – Use class E to residential conversion

Heritage - Court of Appeal Decision

Isolated Dwelling – Court of Appeal Decision

Housing Land Supply Oxfordshire

Sale confirmed for Honda Swindon site

Filling the Gap in our Town Centres: A Local View

Budget 2021: A Property View

Public Consultation - Littleworth, Greet

Expert Witness Case Win

New model design code to 'bring back beauty'

National Planning Policy Framework 2021 Consultation

12 Days of Christmas Giving

Extension of Temporary Permitted Development Rights

New London Planning Database

Space Standards for Permitted Development

Request for Oral hearing - Leckhampton High School

Application for Judicial Review - Leckhampton High School

Public Consultation

Permitted Development - Space Standards

Planned Preventative Maintenance - avoiding those nasty surprises..

Changes to Permitted Development Rights

Permitted Development Rights - Natural Light

Permitted Development – Demolition of Vacant Buildings

Permitted Development Rights - Upward Extension of Flats

Permitted Development Rights - Upward Extension to Homes

20 Questions Challenge...

'Build, build, build' – Radical reform or empty rhetoric?

Social distancing – the key to a more accessible society?

Marketing in a pandemic - dodging the arrows

Free Workspace Appraisal

Workplace of the Future

Working in a new normal

Landlord and Tenant - working together

High Court clarification on Prior Approval Time Limits

Leading mountaineer makes guest appearance

A New Vision for Newbury

50 Hotels and Going Strong...

World-leading mountain climber to make guest appearance.

Ecology Planning – Biodiversity Net Gain

Planning application submitted for new Cheltenham school

West Berkshire Property Forum: The Future of the High Street

Prior Approval Deadlines

Business in Gloucestershire Golf Society's Latest Charity Event

Updates to Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) - July 2019

Planning Portal Submissions

Is the planning system fit for purpose for the 21st century?

High court proves shortfall on five year housing land supply.

The Future of the High Street

Commercial Property Seminar in Regency Coffee House

Final plans on display for new Cheltenham secondary school

Public engagement events for new Cheltenham school

Evans Jones host Swindon property seminar

Planning for new Cheltenham secondary school

Cheltenham Borough Local Plan

Business in Gloucestershire Golf Society (BIG) is back for 2019!

Swindon and Wiltshire Property Forum 2019

West Berkshire Property Forum 2019

Planning go ahead for Swindon development

£5m charity project gets underway

Wine Festival brings together local businesses

Tewkesbury Borough Council seek Judicial Review in the High Court

Tewkesbury Borough Council falls short on Housing Land Supply

Council give majority support for Cheltenham Bath Road development

Evans Jones appoints new Senior Quantity Surveyor

Consultation for updated standard methodology guidance

Wiltshire Property Forum

Swindon falls short on Housing Land Supply

Council adopts new charging schedule

Pre-commencement Conditions Regulations 2018 come into full force

Government issue further advice on shared use road schemes - Oct 18

Service change for Planning Portal submission introduced

Cotswold District Council adopts local plan

Shared Use Road Schemes - Update

Disabled Access trumps shared use road schemes

New National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) - 5 Key Changes to Consider

New National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

Evans Jones organise charity cycling event

What is the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)?

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Masterclass - 11th July

General Data Protection Regulation - Revised Privacy Policy

Latest Phase of Boarding House for Cheltenham College

Are You Ready for the MEES Regulations?

Draft Revised National Planning Policy Framework

Evans Jones host 'Ultimate Gin and Beer Experience'

West Berkshire Property Forum

West Berkshire refuse permission for major strategic site

Work starts on second phase of Cheltenham College Boarding House

Evans Jones take to the waters of the Solent

Completion of new Boarding House for Cheltenham College

Planning Appeal wins on Isles of Scilly

New 1,866 sq m office development gets underway

Work progressing on College Boarding House

College Dining Hall refurbishment gets underway

Evans Jones provide consultancy advice to FA on Wembley Stadium

Planning consent gained for College Boarding House

Evans Jones appointed on major new Bristol development

Access Auditor Course - 6th and 7th June 2017

New Girls' Day and Boarding House for Cheltenham College

Permission granted for seven residential dwellings

Bath Western Riverside - transforming Bath's riverside area

West Berkshire Council grants planning permission for racehorse transport company

Plans submitted for new 1,866 sq m office development

10 years, 30 hotels, 2,500 bedrooms later...

Welcome to the new Evans Jones website

Green light given for historic High Wycombe building

Evans Jones host Millionaire by Midnight evening

Public Consultation - Proposed Residential Scheme

Business in Gloucestershire Golf Day goes with a swing

Plans approved for 250 new homes in Witney, West Oxfordshire

Business in Gloucestershire Golf Day to support disadvantaged young people

Court of Appeal ruling restores affordable housing exemption

Disabled Access Audit for global fashion retailer

Evans Jones appoints new Head of Project Consultancy

Party Wall Act update to allow service of notice via email

Planning Practice Guidance revised following Court of Appeal ruling on Affordable Housing

Planning Permission approved for Chipping Campden homes

Housing and Planning Bill receives Royal Assent

Planning Application submitted for new homes in Highnam

Planning Application submitted for Witney Redevelopment

Evans Jones organise charity cycling event

Housing and Planning Bill goes through House of Lords

Rights to convert offices to residential dwellings made permanent

Planning Discussion: Proposed Housing and Planning Bill

Evans Jones host an Evening of Indian Spice

Successful bid to open up retirement apartments to under 50's

New tall building for London Borough of Sutton

Evans Jones wins planning consent for prestigious new nursing home

Prince Edward opens Boarding House at West Buckland School

DCLG to Appeal against High Court for Affordable Homes threshold ruling

New Planning Guidance issued for 'Traveller' planning applications and appeals

Planning consent secured for new Cheltenham development

Government consult on new Rural Housing Scheme

Planning Committee supports 6 new dwellings at Greet, Gloucestershire

Change of Use planning consent secured for Grade II Listed building

Completion of 70 bedroom Boarding House and Study Centre

Cheltenham Borough Council Draft Local Plan open for consultation

Evans Jones submits Planning Application for 90 new homes in Chipping Campden

NPPF review: Our guide to the proposed changes

Cotswold District Council publishes Draft Local Plan for public consultation.

David Jones appointed as Vice Chair of Gloucestershire Design Panel

Affordable Housing - Revised Guidance

What is an Access Statement?

Construction professionals battle it out in Ryder Cup event

Business In Gloucestershire Golf Day brings charity total to £23,000

Finalist for LABC Building Excellence Awards

Cheltenham Civic Society Award for Evans Jones

Planning Appeal - Costs Awarded

Access Audits and changes to BS8300

DDA Audit - What should an Audit Include?

The Big Sleep Hotel Design and Planning