DAC Planning provided wide-ranging support to Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council in relation to the production and independent examination of the emerging Local Plan from 2020 until 2024 following the conclusion of the examination hearing sessions.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become a core part of how planning evidence is prepared, understood, and communicated. With...

The Government’s promised consultation on the draft National Development Management Policies (NDMPs), a key plank of the new plan making system, has been delayed again. ...

The Government’s promised consultation on the draft National Development Management Policies (NDMPs), a key plank of the new plan making system, has been delayed again. ...

DAC Planning has provided a detailed response to the Planning Reform Working Paper: Modernising Planning Committees. 

Devolution – What About the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)?

On 8th November, DAC had the privilege of speaking alongside Derek Stebbing at the RTPI East of England Planning Law Conference in...

Major proposed revisions to the NPPF and the planning system were published for consultation on 30th July.

We are all well aware that planning as a sector doesn’t stand still, however the pace of change appears to be stepping-up a gear.

NDOs and CRBOs are neighbourhood planning tools which allow local residents to shape the development and growth of their local area.

Accessing Neighbourhood CIL in unparished areas with a neighbourhood plan in place brings benefits to the local community.

Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure A significant benefit of neighbourhood plans is the ability to identify infrastructure...

In areas without a parish or town council, organisations can submit an application to become the 'neighbourhood forum' for that area.

A Basic Conditions Statement is required alongside the neighbourhood plan when submitting the document for Regulation 16.

Community engagement lies at the heart of effective neighbourhood planning. It is important to start and plan the process early.

Allocating sites for new development in a neighbourhood plan is an opportunity to shape the future of a local community.

We interviewed Asuka Onishi, our Planning Assistant Intern to find out more about her internship experience.

DAC Planning understands the importance of community and stakeholder engagement, and the most effective engagement methods.

DAC Planning offers expert advice and support to planning policy teams to produce robust and effective local plans.

Neighbourhood planning offers a powerful tool for communities to shape their future and realise their vision for local development.