The UK government has announced a major shift in the planning appeals process that aims to deliver faster decisions and reduce red tape....

Welcome back to Part 2 of our self-build guide. If you have not already, check out Part 1 - Starting Your Self-Build Journey – From...

The UK is seeing a steady rise in people embracing the self-build route to create their dream homes. The process is exciting, but also...

We are thrilled to share some exciting news from the Bluestone Planning team - Alyssa Birum has been promoted to Senior Planner! Since...

On 12th June 2025, Locality confirmed via their website that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), formerly...

In a landmark move to overhaul England’s outdated planning system, on 9th June, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the launch of...

England is home to thousands of churches, scattered all across the country. These buildings represent more than just a religious purpose,...

The government has taken a further step in its ongoing drive to modernise and streamline the planning system in England. Following the...

In a decisive move to accelerate house building, the government has announced a comprehensive package of reforms and financial support...

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs have just opened two separate consultations - Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for...

Making changes to your property can be an exciting prospect - but it is not always clear whether planning permission is needed. In some...

At Bluestone Planning, we are committed to understanding the evolving needs of our clients. Last week, our team visited FarmED , the...

West Berkshire’s journey to shape its future through the Local Plan Review (2022 - 2039) has reached a major milestone. After years of...

As a planning consultant at Bluestone Planning, I have guided countless clients through the complex world of planning applications. One...

When you have a project in mind that requires planning permission, few things are more frustrating than unexpected costs and time delays....

Three councils - West Berkshire, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse - have come together with a proposal to create a single...

On 24th March, I had the pleasure of attending the Annual Planning Seminar in Birmingham, alongside two colleagues. The event, hosted by...

Bluestone Planning is proud to announce that we have recently been re-certified for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001! What Do These...

We are often approached by individuals asking us whether they could erect or demolish a building or a structure in their garden by...

We've all heard the saying: behind every successful project stands a dream team. While this narrative resonates across industries, it's...