AN EXCITING Liverpool regeneration development has taken a major step forward as the key delivery partner Lovell Partnerships puts the first spade in the ground. Located in Denford Road, Liverpool, 105 homes will be developed by Liverpool City Council in partnership with housing association Riverside and funded by Homes
Uniper has submitted an outline planning application to enable the redevelopment of the former Kingsnorth power station site. Plans comprise 152 acres of readily developable brownfield land for a mix of commercial, industrial and manufacturing spaces. Once fully occupied, MedwayOne has the potential to create more than 2,000 permanent jobs,
A Leeds firm of engineers is set to create jobs after a move to larger offices to accommodate demand for its services. RWO, which opened for business in 2019 in Leeds providing a range of civil and structural engineering services, has secured an additional 1,000 sq. ft. of space at
Sustainability & Innovation Experts Nick Milestone and Tim Doubell Join UK LGSF Market Leaders Sigmat Leeds based offsite specialists Sigmat have announced the appointment of two new directors to further strengthen their innovative leadership team. Internationally renowned offsite innovator and sustainability veteran Nick Milestone joins the team as Engineering Director,
Funds advised by Hilltop Credit Partners, a specialist funding partner for SME residential developers, have completed an £11.2 million loan to Ascena Developments for the redevelopment of the historic, Grade II listed Bishop’s Court hotel in Torquay, Devon. The project will deliver 15 high-specification houses and 5 flats within a
Vegan restaurant brand Stem & Glory is moving to new, larger premises at the prestigious CB1 site in central Cambridge, part of the city’s burgeoning new business and cultural quarter. The award-winning plant-based restaurant will take up the ground floor in one of Cambridge’s largest office buildings at 60 Station
The business value of design is on the rise in the customer-centric age. Regardless of market share or industry, user experience (UX) design is becoming a major competitive differentiator, as customers are more likely to switch brands or leave purchases unfinished if they don’t enjoy an online or in-app experience.
When people lose their lives or their homes because of these accidents, the survivors are left with massive financial liabilities that are often beyond their capabilities to pay. So, to get justice and compensation for all their losses, they hire the services of an injury lawyer. There are many reasons
Heating and cooling a property contributes significantly to utility expenses, for both homes and businesses. But improving the efficiency of HVAC systems not only makes the surrounding environment more comfortable but also helps to lower running costs considerably. Here are some of the ways you can increase the efficiency of
It is disappointing to have your planning application refused by the local authorities, but this is not the end of your desire to build a property. Professional planning appeal consultants can help you submit an appeal to the inspectorate. Homeowners and investors who do not know about these experts might
AN EXCITING Liverpool regeneration development has taken a major step forward as the key delivery partner Lovell Partnerships puts the first spade in the ground. Located in Denford Road, Liverpool, 105 homes will be developed by Liverpool City Council in partnership with housing association Riverside and funded by Homes England. The development has been careful designed by Lovell – a leading provider of regeneration housing – over the past two years and included consulting with local residents and taking the project through planning. The project is Liverpool City Council’s first major housing scheme in 30 years and forms part of a wider council plan to build and retrofit thousands of new homes by 2030. Lee Sale, regional managing director at Lovell Partnerships, said: “This is our first scheme with Liverpool City Council, and we worked very closely with the team to get the development design and project requirements spot on, so we’re delighted to start on site. “Our regeneration expertise and local knowledge has enabled us to successfully guide the council through the design process, proposing various house types, and providing guidance using the expertise and experience we’ve gained having worked in Merseyside for the last 20 years. A key part of this included hosting a site visit at our Joseph Williams Place development to assist key stakeholders with the decision-making process and chose suitable house types. “We have been focusing on increasing our footprint within the region through collaborative partnerships and are delighted to be delivering much needed quality homes for the local area. We’re very much looking forward to working closely with the community as part of our social value programme as well as employing and training young people through our apprenticeship scheme to deliver lasting outcomes.” The development offers two, three- and four-bedrooms homes and bungalows with either one or two bedrooms. The homes selected for the development all benefit from larger house types, chosen for their popularity at Lovell’s nearby Merseyside development. The project will also see 74 council homes built comprising 20 homes for social rent and a further 54 homes constructed for affordable rent. Nick Jones, Riverside’s director of development, added: “As a major housing provider in the area we are pleased to be part of this partnership to deliver 31 new homes for affordable rent. This development will provide a mixture of homes that will help meet the city’s current housing needs.” The scheme will be a huge boost for the Liverpool housebuilding economy which, despite these difficult economic times is progressing well. Across the city’s neighbourhoods there are around 40 live housing schemes, providing new homes for roughly 2,000 families and sustaining in the order of 3,000 construction jobs. Building new homes is key to the city’s economic recovery supporting the construction sector and its supply chain of planners, architects and sub-contractors and supporting local labour, skills training, and apprentices. For more information, please visit corporate.lovell.co.uk.
Uniper has submitted an outline planning application to enable the redevelopment of the former Kingsnorth power station site. Plans comprise 152 acres of readily developable brownfield land for a mix of commercial, industrial and manufacturing spaces. Once fully occupied, MedwayOne has the potential to create more than 2,000 permanent jobs, and would generate around £48million in economic output per year for the region. Plans have been submitted by Uniper to enable the redevelopment of the former Kingsnorth power station site, on the Hoo Peninsula, Medway, Kent. Known as MedwayOne, the proposals would enable the regeneration of the 279 acre site, which comprises of 152 acres of readily developable brownfield land for the creation of a modern employment space that would deliver new job opportunities and attract long-term investment into the region. Once fully occupied, MedwayOne would have the potential to create more than 2,000 permanent, full-time equivalent jobs, with around 700 temporary construction jobs over the lifetime of the build. The scheme could also generate at least £48million in economic output and activity per year for the region. Our vision proposes a mixture of commercial, manufacturing and industrial spaces, along with the potential for storage, distribution and data centre uses; all of which are intended to attract leading national and international companies to the site. Options to create an Energy Hub also form part of the proposals, that could potentially provide power, steam and heat for neighbouring businesses, as well as a district heating scheme for the proposed housing development – Hoo Rural Town. This application follows extensive pre-application dialogue with officers at Medway Council, and a comprehensive programme of community engagement, which included inviting over 4,800 local residences, stakeholders and business to attend online public exhibitions earlier this year. The outline application will establish the general principles for future development of the site and, if planning permission is granted, separate detailed applications for the development of individual parcels of land will be submitted by businesses that locate to the site in the future before construction can begin. Adam Archer, MedwayOne Project Manager for Uniper, said: “We would like to thank local people for providing their valuable feedback at the online public exhibitions and throughout our wider programme of engagement. This has not only provided us with the opportunity to take on board people’s views, but continue to build relationships with local communities and stakeholders. If our application is approved, MedwayOne will provide exciting long-term investment opportunities with the ability to attract a range of dynamic businesses. It is anticipated that MedwayOne will be developed over a period of around 10 years, with the potential to attract investment into the area and create new job opportunities that could complement and support future planned growth in Medway. Adam continued: “Uniper is committed to ongoing dialogue with local residents, elected members, businesses and community groups, and will keep all communication channels open and interested parties updated of MedwayOne’s progress.” The planning application is expected to be determined by Medway Council later in 2021. For more information about the project visit: Website: www.MedwayOne.co.uk | Twitter: @MedwayOne
A Leeds firm of engineers is set to create jobs after a move to larger offices to accommodate demand for its services. RWO, which opened for business in 2019 in Leeds providing a range of civil and structural engineering services, has secured an additional 1,000 sq. ft. of space at its city centre Park Place site, more than doubling current office capacity. The move follows 18 months of growth for the firm, which continues to recruit for experienced engineers and other support roles, despite the uncertainties caused by the pandemic. Work to support Opus North and Rougemont’s development of a new 43-acre logistics park on the site of the former RAF Dalton in Thirsk – a move that will create 650,000 sq. ft. of employment space – is among projects driving growth for the 22-strong firm, which is targeting revenues in excess of £2m in the next 12 months. Other new contracts include engineering development work for Berkley DeVere developments in Harrogate, a 200-plot residential scheme in Harrogate for Countryside Properties and various commercial projects for the Lindum Group and Hargreaves Land. Growth for RWO, which is investing in additional space and resources to support both workforce needs and client service requirements, has come on the back of widespread regional and national demand for its services. Andrew Fairburn, director of the Leeds office, said the management team will be eyeing further expansion in the next 12 months on the back of a healthy order book and investment in more skilled staff. He said: “We are busier than ever, investing to secure growth and increase our footprint with a business that’s on the rise. The move supports our strategic growth plans, allowing us to take advantage of rising enquiry levels and orders in recovering commercial construction markets and a robust residential house-building sector. “Additional space provides the room for growth, enabling the team to better serve existing and future customers. It represents the next chapter for the business, laying firm foundations as we continue to go from strength-to-strength.”
Sustainability & Innovation Experts Nick Milestone and Tim Doubell Join UK LGSF Market Leaders Sigmat Leeds based offsite specialists Sigmat have announced the appointment of two new directors to further strengthen their innovative leadership team. Internationally renowned offsite innovator and sustainability veteran Nick Milestone joins the team as Engineering Director, whilst structural engineering specialist Tim Doubell will take up the newly created post of R&D Director. Both Nick and Tim join the team with a wealth of experience across a variety of offsite disciplines and have worked across a multitude of industry sectors, including landmark projects for Blue Chip clients across the globe. With a strong focus on fast-tracking innovation within the industry, the duo will be heavily focussed on reducing carbon construction techniques as they continue to build on Sigmat’s already impressive green credentials. Engineering Director Nick Milestone said: ‘I am absolutely thrilled to be joining such a passionate and progressive team. Sigmat has both the resource and expertise to really push the green agenda and I am delighted to be part of this exciting journey.’ With a major project surrounding the launch of a hybrid structural building system using low carbon materials already underway, both Nick and Tim are eager to channel their experience into creating a new wave of sustainable solutions for the industry. New R&D Director, Tim Doubell, who will be responsible for driving new, industry leading solutions commented: ‘Launching a hybrid structural flooring solution is a really exciting starting point for us as a team. By integrating Cross Laminated Timber in conjunction with an LGSF structure, the concrete usage is eliminated. It’s this type of innovation that will make a real difference as the industry works towards achieving its net zero carbon targets.’
Funds advised by Hilltop Credit Partners, a specialist funding partner for SME residential developers, have completed an £11.2 million loan to Ascena Developments for the redevelopment of the historic, Grade II listed Bishop’s Court hotel in Torquay, Devon. The project will deliver 15 high-specification houses and 5 flats within a gated community, overlooking Torbay from the Warberries – one of the most desirable residential areas in the English Riviera. The original hotel mansion is to be converted into 5 flats, retaining most of its original Victorian features and set at the centre of the development, with 14 houses and a cottage built upon the original eastern and western flanks. With the post-Covid shift in homebuyer focus to more provincial areas, the prime residential market outside of London has seen exceptional performance over the past few quarters. The latest figures from Halifax suggest average prices have risen by as much as 17 percent year-on-year, whilst research by one of the leading estate agents in the South West reveals that the Torbay area in particular has experienced one of its strongest annual price jumps in history. “Hilltop’s enthusiasm for the development matches our own – an elegant building in a picturesque location is the perfect opportunity for current market dynamics. We expect a very successful project,” said on the partnership, Alan Rees of Ascena Developments. Torbay Council has recently launched a series of regeneration schemes, including significant enhancements to the connectivity of the town centre and links to the proposed new railway station near Torbay Hospital. Significant investments into the marina and surrounding leisure/retail facilities are ongoing, increasing the allure to buyers from London, the West Midlands and the Bristol-Gloucester corridor. The project sponsor team comprises a successful national property investor and entrepreneur plus an experienced local developer with over 40 years’ regional construction experience and a large network of local authority contacts. “This is a high-end development with large unit sizes and a charming, in-demand location. Coupling this with local market data and the post-Covid shift in purchasing attitudes, I have no doubt there will be significant demand,” added Tiger Craft, Chief Investment Officer of Hilltop Credit Partners.
Vegan restaurant brand Stem & Glory is moving to new, larger premises at the prestigious CB1 site in central Cambridge, part of the city’s burgeoning new business and cultural quarter. The award-winning plant-based restaurant will take up the ground floor in one of Cambridge’s largest office buildings at 60 Station Road. The restaurant, which has been designed by world renowned designer, Afroditi Krassa, fronts Station Road, just metres from Cambridge railway station, and has a large outdoor terrace. Supported by a generous landlord package and a capital grant from Cambridge & Peterborough Combined Authority the site will open end May 2021. At this new site Stem & Glory will offer its new vegan pizza concept (currently piloting on the Stem & Glory online store) alongside its healthy and innovative vegan menu, and will also feature breakfast and brunch offerings. The site is built to service both dining and off-site sales, which is a rapidly growing part of the business. “We have been looking for the perfect site in Cambridge for quite a while, after outgrowing our existing Cambridge site soon after opening. We’ve watched the amazing CB1 regeneration project grow over the past few years, and we are really looking forward to joining now that it is nearing its completion. For us, it’s the most exciting quarter in our home town of Cambridge,” said Stem & Glory founder Louise Palmer-Masterton. Stem & Glory will join some of the world’s most successful brands at the mixed use CB1 development, including Microsoft, Apple and Amazon. As well as the restaurant, Stem & Glory will provide a stylish cafe within the office building premises at 60 Station Road, which is also home to WeWork. “We survived and thrived during 2020, and we are looking forward to resuming our expansion plans in 2021 and beyond. We feel very fortunate to have had the amazing support of our customers and our 1200 strong investor community throughout the past year. Opening our doors again last year saw both our sites extremely busy, and we are feeling very optimistic for the rest of this year. With more and more people opting for healthier lifestyles post Covid, we see our expansion as a fantastic opportunity to help people live healthier and more compassionate lives,” added Palmer-Masterton.
The business value of design is on the rise in the customer-centric age. Regardless of market share or industry, user experience (UX) design is becoming a major competitive differentiator, as customers are more likely to switch brands or leave purchases unfinished if they don’t enjoy an online or in-app experience. To enact the UX best practices from the project’s onset, find a reliable design agency that will give you a hand using the five tips below. We suggest you act on them in order, as following this algorithm will weed out unreliable UX design agencies ill-equipped to handle your project. Of course, you can introduce more interim steps and checks to ensure the UX design agency for startups of your choice meets your requirements to a T. Settle on a Team Size Hiring a one-person UI/UX design team represented by a freelance designer is the cheapest option, therefore, the most sought after by startups. However, it’s also the riskiest one, as the designer becomes the project’s bottleneck, especially when juggling multiple clients and responsibilities. Even the most diligent designers can catch a cold, go for a career pivot, or change employers. Regardless of the force-majeure, you will be left with no UX support and will have to go through the search and onboarding process all over again. Working with a development and design agency is a safer option. You get a range of expertise, and the vendor takes full responsibility for unforeseen circumstances to keep the UX design on track and within budget. Though this approach requires thorough research and calls for increased investment, it is more likely to produce the desired results. Analyze the Portfolio Start with the UX design agency’s website and Dribbble or Behance profiles. After browsing through past designs, consider three questions: How much experience does the company possess? Pay attention to the number of completed and delivered projects, not just the concepts that never saw the light of the day. Keep an eye out for the projects within your niche or target audience and compare them to the designs you’ve seen throughout the competition. How much variety is there in the agency’s designs? Some companies stick with the same layouts and offer nothing new or innovative regardless of the industry or project type. That’s not the partner you want on your side if you want your project to stand out post-launch. How good is their UX design? Check out the projects in your niche and consider the ease of use, navigation, and calls to action. If you’re looking to design a website, make sure the agency’s past designs are mobile-friendly and follow the SEO best practices. Some companies avoid posting their full portfolio online. Still, you can reach out to those on your shortlist to request examples of past projects within your market niche. This will help you kill two birds with one stone by reviewing the portfolio and analyzing the communication approach. Assess Communication Consider your preferred communication mode (email, instant messaging, video calls) and use it to conduct preliminary discussions and interviews. You need to evaluate how good the team is at understanding your needs, formulating proposals, and addressing your feedback. The latter is especially important, as you might need to introduce changes or request corrections once the project is underway. Ask the design team about the projects they are most proud of and offer mild criticism. Analyze the way the team reacts to your comments. If they are open to suggestions and ready to agree that things could have gone better, you’re in luck. If the designers become overly defensive and unwilling to listen to your comments, however justified, they are unlikely to heed your feedback throughout your partnership. Evaluate the Proposal The content of the proposal you get is the obvious factor to consider. You don’t want to cooperate with a company that isn’t interested enough to personalize the offer. Instead of copying your brief and pasting a price tag, a high-end UX design agency will offer a list of preliminary solutions and approaches tailored to your niche and project. Even if they don’t go into detail, the basic suggestions are usually enough to learn how interested the agency is in becoming your design partner. The less obvious thing to study in a proposal is the layout and presentation. Do not trust a company that doesn’t bother designing proper file layouts for business communication. If they cannot develop a quality in-house solution, they are unlikely to treat your project any better. Study the Processes Research should be the design agency’s priority, regardless of the project or niche. Experienced UX designers will have a million questions about the target audience, user personas, their needs, and requirements. If you cannot provide the answers to all these questions, the agency should be able to conduct market research in your stead. Avoid companies that jump straight into building wireframes and designing mockups. They will likely rely on recycled past projects and well-worn designs that are far removed from your customers’ needs. Ideally, the design team should be up-to-date with current UX research and trends instead of relying on gut feeling and knowing what’s best for users. The project management approach is also crucial. The UX agency should provide you with a communication framework, an updated schedule, and access to collaboration tools in use. You should also discuss the form of design delivery, qualitative and quantitative deliverables, project scope, timeline, budget, and more. Finding the right UX design agency to work on your startup project is an intense, time-consuming task. However, if you follow our tips and treat your search seriously, you might come up with a long-term design partner that will stay by your side for years to come. After all, finding the right team is one of the most reliable ways to keep your startup from failing, like the unlucky 9 out of 10 do.
When people lose their lives or their homes because of these accidents, the survivors are left with massive financial liabilities that are often beyond their capabilities to pay. So, to get justice and compensation for all their losses, they hire the services of an injury lawyer. There are many reasons why a construction worker needs to hire an injury lawyer. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of construction accidents based from this source. Before taking up the task of hiring one, however, it’s essential that you’ve some good reasons for doing so. 1. Help Make Your Case There are so many types of accidents that may occur at any construction site. Some of them may include road accidents, slip, falls, defective products, and other such accidents. Most claims related to these types of accidents will be handled by accident claim adjusters, who’ll verify the validity of the case and prepare the necessary documents that’ll help you make your claim. So, if you’re an employee in a large construction company, you can easily contact your human resources department and find out how much your legal compensation should be after an accident. This will save you a lot of time and effort. You also need to consider other factors, such as the amount of time you’ll miss from work due to the injuries suffered. However, if you work for an individual contractor, it’s your responsibility to take responsibility for your safety. In case you’re involved in an accident that has caused severe injuries, you can contact a personal injury attorney and file a legal claim against the contractor. A personal injury lawyer is a right person to consult if you’ve suffered any kind of injury at work. Most claims filed by employees result in huge compensation, which gives them added security at work. 2. Get the Right Amount of Compensation You Deserve Personal injury lawyers can also help you get the right amount of compensation you deserve. However, this depends on the severity of the injuries you deserve and whether the company is responsible for the accident. A construction worker may be able to claim thousands or even millions of dollars for the loss of wages and suffering caused by the injuries. If you’re filing a personal injury claim, an attorney will make sure your case gets the maximum amount of compensation. 3. Help You File A Claim in No Time Perhaps another reason why construction workers must hire personal injury lawyers is the fact that it’ll take time to process your claim. The insurance company may have to verify your claims against them, and then they may decide to approve or deny your claims. It can take from one to three months for the company to process your claim. Even after the company processes your claim, it may take a while before they pay you anything. So, hiring an attorney to act on your behalf will give you more time to receive your money. 4. Give You A Peace of Mind Hiring a personal injury attorney not only means getting a compensation check for your pain and suffering from your construction work but also peace of mind that you’ll be taken care of properly. You don’t need to worry about whether you’ll be able to work your way through the legal system to get what you deserve. You don’t need to wonder if the person at fault will be held accountable for any legal consequences resulting from your injuries. If you hire a personal injury attorney, you’ll be confident that the person handling your case will handle it properly, so you can focus on recovering and building your life back together. If you’ve been involved in an injury case, you know how important it is for you to get a good attorney to help you. Many times, an injury attorney will be able to get much better compensation for you because of their experience and understanding of personal injury laws. An experienced injury attorney will understand all of the details of injury laws better than a non-experienced person. This understanding can make a huge difference in how much money you receive. Final Thoughts A construction worker is prone to a different kind of accident. These are just a few of the reasons why they need to hire a personal injury attorney. Once you hire a personal injury lawyer, the whole process will be much quicker and easier for a construction worker to deal with especially if you’re an individual contractor. You won’t have to waste time trying to make a claim by yourself which could take weeks or months. Instead, you can simply hire an injury lawyer to do this work for you. The overall result is that you should be able to receive the appropriate compensation for your injury.
Heating and cooling a property contributes significantly to utility expenses, for both homes and businesses. But improving the efficiency of HVAC systems not only makes the surrounding environment more comfortable but also helps to lower running costs considerably. Here are some of the ways you can increase the efficiency of your air conditioning system without investing extra money. Insulate exposed ductwork Ensure that the ductwork that runs through unconditioned spaces is sealed off properly so that it doesn’t leak any conditioned air. It’s easy to see if there are any holes or unsealed spaces visually, which you can repair using a specialty duct-sealing tape – just make sure that you use the proper thickness of insulating material. Clean the outdoor condenser unit The unit will work better if it’s cleaned and free from debris, so make it a regular habit to check the condenser unit and ensure that it’s clear from dust or leaves. Cleaning the unit also maximises the efficiency and prolongs the lifespan of your air conditioner. “A well-maintained air conditioning system will not only regular air temperature and improve thermal comfort, but it can also potentially have a positive impact on productivity”, states Chris Close, senior engineer at BSE FM. You should schedule in a cleaning session at the beginning of the cooling season, such as during spring, and then again in autumn. Adjust the thermostat Turning up the thermostat by just a few degrees in the summer, or down in the winter, can help you save money and also reduces the amount of energy the unit uses. With a programmable thermostat, the temperature can be adjusted for certain times of the day, such as when you’re not going to be in the property for a few hours. Keep heat-producing appliances away Having heat-producing appliances, like lamps, close to the thermostat will inform it that the air needs to be cooled more than it actually does. This makes the system run longer and harder than it needs to. Similarly, when the temperature reaches its peak midday, keep curtains or blinds closed which will minimise the amount of heat coming through the windows which will support the air conditioning system from having to operate more than necessary. Replace dirty filters A good maintenance habit that will improve the efficiency of your HVAC unit is to check and replace dirty filters on a regular basis each year. When the filters are dirty, it prevents air flow and that results in less cooling for the property. Dirty filters can even reduce the air flow to the point that the air conditioning coil freezes, causing damage to the compressor. An easy way to avoid this problem and to make sure the unit runs optimally is to keep the filters clean or replace them when they get dirty if they can’t be cleaned. Clear the vents Covering the vents to the HVAC unit is a common issue that many people don’t realise compromises the efficiency of the air conditioning system. But when you cut off the airflow, the vents increase pressure to the duct system and this reduces the air flow to the rest of the property. In order to ensure that the system is working optimally, you need to allow plenty of air to move around the vents. This also means checking that all of the vents are open, even in rooms you’re not using, as this can also cause a problem. Clean out the drain line The drain by the indoor cooling coil needs to be kept clear – it’s a key component of the system that no-one considers until it stops working. It’s responsible for draining away the condensation from the evaporator coil and during a humid day, it can remove several litres of water. When the drain line is blocked, the moisture can back up and cause problems, so make sure that it’s kept clear by flushing one cup of chlorine bleach through the drain and rinsing it with water. Maintaining an air conditioning unit doesn’t have to be an expensive endeavour – in fact, just by keeping each element clean and free from debris, you can improve the efficiency of the unit significantly, reduce energy costs and minimise the risk of a problem developing that could pose damage to the system.
It is disappointing to have your planning application refused by the local authorities, but this is not the end of your desire to build a property. Professional planning appeal consultants can help you submit an appeal to the inspectorate. Homeowners and investors who do not know about these experts might give up when there is a way. But now you know and we will tell you more about planning appeal consultants and what they can do for you. But before you appeal, it is crucial to look at the reasons for refusal carefully. The authorities probably have a good reason. You can only appeal when you have substantial evidence to win an appeal. If you are not sure, there is no need to worry as planning appeal consultants will guide you accordingly. Home Owners Right of Appeal According to the laws in the UK, a homeowner seeking planning permissions has a right to appeal after a refusal by the authorities. After the formal refusal, the investor has six months to appeal. According to experts, this is enough time to collect all of the evidence that you need to make a strong appeal. This is also the time to find additional information that will boost your appeal. The good thing is that planning appeal consultants add a lot of crucial information that you may have initially missed. When you are decided to appeal, this is the time to hire the best planning appeal consultants in your area. Look for an experienced company with a reputation for winning appeals. Luckily, there are many in the UK that also offer other services and can walk you through the remaining process of your home or property construction. Preparing an Appeal Statement This is the crucial part of appealing. But you do not have to worry since experts know what to write. First, they assess your project and understand what might have gone wrong. They make a statement that will convince the local planning authorities to approve your plan. They focus on giving all evidence starting with what you had given and adding more. They also remove some of the pieces of evidence that might have led to a refusal. The entire appeal is to challenge the decision of the local planning authorities. Before the appeal is presented to the local authorities, the planning appeal consultants go through it several times amongst themselves and also with you to ensure that no evidence is omitted. Once there is a robust statement and required attachments, then the appeal is formally applied. Planning Appeal Hearing In cases where the local authorities want clarification or have specific issues to be discussed, they might ask for a round table discussion. The planning appeal consultants make all of the arrangements, and in fact, they represent you. They are in a better position to discuss and convince the authorities to approve your planning. Conclusion When you work with planning appeal consultants, your appeal has a high chance of going through. Hence, it is worth hiring these services for professionals if you want to continue with your project.
