The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was released this week; the biggest changes are the inclusion of design codes, tree protection and tree lined streets, and the emphasis on tackling climate change. It reflects the Living with Beauty recommendations, and there are more references to protection and enhancement of the environment and tackling climate change. 

We are currently looking for Planners and Senior Planners to join our planning team in London.

DWD is delighted to announce a number of promotions across the Planning and Surveying Teams.

On behalf of Argent Related, DWD have obtained reserved matters approval for a new three-form entry primary school within Brent Cross Town after receiving unanimous approval at the London Borough of Barnet’s planning committee last week.

SSE Thermal and Equinor are promoting one of the UK’s first power stations equipped with carbon capture technology.

DWD’s Infrastructure and Energy team has provided the planning and consultation support for the South Humber Bank Energy Centre DCO examination, which is due to close next month.

Today, 25 March 2021, the government has announced it intends to change business rates legislation to rule out the possibility of using Material Change of Circumstance appeals to reduce rateable values, and hence liabilities, to reflect diminution in value of property occupied by ratepayers as a result of the Covid 19 crisis.

Two teams of 8 from DWD yesterday began their attempts at walking and running a combined distance of 1,331.9km, equivalent to the distance from Land’s End to John O’Groats, over the next six weeks. This challenge has been organised by Transport Consultants Markides Associates in aid of the charity Crisis. Crisis are a national charity

The government has announced that it will continue to provide eligible retail, hospitality and leisure properties in England with 100% business rates relief from 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021.

The Scottish Government have announced that the current 100% rate relief for retail, leisure and hospitality properties is to be extended to include the 2021/22 Rate Year. The Scottish Government have said this is part of a UK Government response to the Covid Crisis, implying that the scheme is likely to be extended across the

DWD are pleased to have received planning permission for a new residential unit in Haringey.

DWD would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2021. This year we are pleased to be supporting the following charities suggested by members of the DWD team: Brain Tumour Research East London Cares Parkinson’s UK London’s Air Ambulance Charity EmmausWe will be closing for the festive period after