Turning a Refusal Into an Approved Planning Permission The Challenge The homeowner approached WPS Planning after their planning
UK Planning Update: Key Changes Shaping Development in 2026
The UK planning sector continues to evolve rapidly as government reforms, housing pressures, infrastructure demands and emerging technologies reshape
Case Study: Successful Prior Approval – Office to Residential Conversion
Overview A prior approval application was successfully secured for the conversion of an existing office building into two residential dwellings at a
Why Planning Consultants Matter More Than Ever in 2026
AI is everywhere in planning right now, but that doesn’t make the planning system simpler. It makes getting it right first time more important than
Commercial Change of Use Case Study | Storage Building to Office Planning Permission
Commercial Change of Use Planning Permission Secured WPS Planning successfully secured planning permission for a commercial change of use involving
New Planning Appeal Rules 2026
New Planning Appeal Rules 2026: What’s Changed (and How a Planning Consultant Can Protect Your Planning Appeal) If you’re relying on the appeal stage
Planning permission approved for a retrospective change of use
Planning Permission Granted (Retrospective) – Change of Use to Class F1 (Learning Premises) Securing planning permission is always a positive
Homeowner finally gets planning approval for garage extension
We recently received planning approval for an extension to an existing garage building in the rear of garden of a semi-detached house, which is
Appeal against a Planning Decision? Why Bother?
If you’ve had a planning application refused you have probably thought about making an appeal against it. But is it worth the effort? Will you just be