Corbil Planning Ltd

01/04/2026

Today, Corbil Planning turns 10 years old, and that's not some old April fools day joke! A note on our blog from James to celebrate the day..

Corbil Planning celebrates 10 years today!

Today marks the 10 year anniversary of Corbil Planning Ltd. Looking back, it was no joke starting a new company on April fools day back in 2016, especially considering the circumstances we were in at the time. Jemma and I had both resigned from our jobs. We had just got our first mortgage together a...

27/03/2026

When an appeal is not appealing enough.. Our thoughts on the forthcoming changes are set out in the attached article prepared for the brochure of this month's Central London Property Network..

Central London Property Network - Appeal System Article

As part of our ongoing sponsorship of the Central London Property Network, James prepared this article for their 16th anniversary meeting that took place on Wednesday, 25th March. In the article, James gives his thoughts on the forthcoming changes to the written reps appeal system, which comes into....

19/03/2026

Very pleased to announce that we are now sponsors of the Central London Property Network. The network is set up and run by Brendan Quinn Events, and is a great property group with monthly meetings taking place at the London Bridge Hotel. We thoroughly recommend joining us there for an informative evening with a great line up of speakers, and networking opportunities!

13/03/2026

As part of our continuing engagement providing planning consultancy services to Powdermills Hotel in Battle, this week we have secured consent for two very different but equally appealing additions to the hotel accommodation. 1, provides guests with the ability to immerse themselves off-grid in the beautiful countryside and nature of the landscape. 2, provides luxury suites with balconies overlooking the hotel's lake, with all the hotel amenities close-by. Check out the article on our website for more details, and if you are considering hotel / short-stay accommodation, feel free to drop us a line...

Return to nature - Lakeside Views & Off-Grid Cabins

As part of our ongoing engagement providing planning consultancy services to Powdermills Hotel operated by Crafted, we were asked to secure a Certificate of Lawfulness for off-grid cabins in a remote and quiet field north of the lake. Utilising a little known or used part of the deepest, darkest dep...

10/03/2026

It was a pleasure to be asked to give an update on the NPPF consultation to the Surrey Property Exchange yesterday. It's a great networking event, for which we our proud sponsors, and which takes place the 2nd Monday of every month in Guildford. For those unable to make it, a copy of James's slides are available on our website through the link below..

As part of Corbil Planning's sponsorship of the Surrey Property Exchange, James gave a timely update on the consultation version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The consultation ran from 16th December 2025 and all responses were due to be submitted to MHCLG by 11:45 today, 10 March...

03/03/2026

LPA planning fees set to rise at the beginning of next month... See our website for more details...

Inflationary rise in LPA Planning Fees

Following the introduction of annual inflation indexation in November 2023, following an amendment to the 2012 Town and Country Planning Regulations, planning fees are due to increase as of 1st April 2026 by 3.8%. This pushes the planning application fee per new dwelling house up from £588 to £610...

19/02/2026

Forthcoming changes to the appeal system place greater emphasis on the need for comprehensive planning application submissions, as appellants lose the right to defend their case with an appeal statement or the submission of new evidence.

Our website blog explains more...

New changes to appeal procedure

Forthcoming changes to the planning appeal system will mean that any planning application submitted on or after 01 April 2026, and which proceeds to a written representation format of appeal, will be subject to new rules that prohibit the submission of additional evidence at the appeal stage. This e...

18/02/2026

With so much now being possible using permitted development rights, and the government rapidly easing restrictions on grey belt land, we think it's about time for a change to the highly restrictive 'extensions and additions' policy in the Green Belt. A recent case study explains why:

Is it time to relax more Green Belt policy?

This week, we were delighted to secure a PA upward extension (new first floor) as well as a larger rear extension on this property near Addlestone in Surrey. The property is located within the Green Belt. Through the use of Permitted Development (PDR) we have secured an uplift of 180% in GIA and 135...

09/02/2026

A great day was had at the National Development Summit on Saturday! Brilliant content, knowledgeable and friendly atmosphere, and very well organised by Brendan Quinn Events and his highly competent team!

Busy Day at the National Development Summit! https://share.google/EwrEoO3lcrLbVpOd4

04/02/2026

The Times described the new Powdermills Hotel as 'the most stylish place to stay in East Sussex'. We certainly think so too. Corbil Planning worked with Crafted, and a great professional team, to put in place a masterplan and series of planning permissions and listed building consents to renovate this grade II listed building and it's beautiful estate within the High Weald National Landscape to become a hotel destination for pure leisure and relaxation in its natural surroundings. The development includes much needed renovation works, a new wellness and leisure facilities, an increase in keys, and substantial enhancements to nature and biodiversity.

03/02/2026

Really looking forward to be attending the National Development Summit on Saturday, 7th February. A great range of panels and speakers lined up for what promises to be a truly engaging and informative day. More than pleased to be asked to speak on the latest planning policy updates (no surprises what might be in store this year!)