On the 18th June 2012, the RICS matrics Suffolk group enjoyed a presentation from RICS Headquarters to set out what the RICS is influencing in Parliament and to engage with user groups on what topics affect surveyors. The matrics group is an open group of surveyors in Suffolk that offers a support network to those […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on RICS Parliamentary Affairs Gives Presentation to matrics SuffolkOn the 27th March the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was launched. This introduction meant the replacement of a substantial number of Planning Policies and Guidance replaced and merged into one document. The purpose was to bring a range of policies under one overarching policy and simplify the planning system. As part of this English […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on English Heritage and the National Planning Policy FrameworkThe press recently reported that the Coalition Government were consulting on the introduction of a conservatory tax. What this actually relates to is the consultation on the proposed Changes to Approved Document Part L – Conservation of Fuel and Power. The consultation document includes proposals for tighter carbon dioxide emission standards for new homes and […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Conservatory Tax – Changes to Part L and how can these proposals be implemented?On the 6th April 2012 the Government introduced new rights to give Communities the ability to shape the future of their local area. The Community Rights have been designed to cut bureaucracy so that power is more localised and to unlock innovation. This introduction is part of the Localism Act 2011 and the introduction […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on New Rights put Communities in Control of Their Futures – Government introduces new measures