Bell Cornwell LLP Planning Consultants

We're Recruiting! A Marketing and Business Development Manager position is currently available in our small but growing business, with six offices across the south of the country. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong experience of developing and implementing a Marketing and Business Development Strategy, working alongside a design agency and fee earning staff. The successful candidate will have a high level of knowledge and experience across all aspects of marketing and business development, as required for a dedicated role within an SME. They will also ideally have experience of working in a professional services company within the property/construction industry. They will be responsible for producing marketing material using Mailchimp and Canva, copywriting, managing social media accounts, maintaining our Wordpress website, SEO and analysis, CPC campaigns and display ads as well managing and maintaining our internal contacts database using Mailchimp and Sage CRM. The candidate needs the skills to raise our profile, evaluate outcomes and make recommendations. They will organise client events and seminars, manage budgets and use strong interpersonal skills to engage the whole team in their initiatives, with a commitment to finding new and better ways to reach existing and new clients. If this role sounds like the new move for you, please get in touch with your CV - hello@bell-cornwell.co.uk.

St Albans City and District Council On Thursday 28th November, St Albans City and District Council considered the responses to the Local Plan Regulation 19 Publication. The overall message was that there were no ‘show stoppers’ or ‘red flags' identified that fundamentally altered or stopped the progress towards submission of the draft Local Plan under Regulation 22. Therefore, the Council submitted the Local Plan on the 29th November to the Planning Inspectorate for Examination. As previously highlighted (https://lnkd.in/e4fFfWtS), this expedited timetable is seeking to progress the Local Plan under the current NPPF, which means a lower housing land requirement. We will now wait to hear when the dates of the Examination sessions are set. If the Local Plan is found sound and can be adopted, this is currently scheduled for April 2026. However, there are still many potential hurdles to this new timetable being achieved. #stalbanscity #localplan #strategicplanning

Thanks Amy Roberts for highlighting our local knowledge and experience in the Torbay area. If you have any projects you want to discuss, do give us a call.

Sad to announce that the event has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. The jelly beans will no doubt be making a reappearance at a country show near you next year!

This Sunday, 24th November, Bell Cornwell LLP Planning Consultants are pleased to sponsor the #harpendenchristmascarnival alongside Neves Solicitors - Luton, Milton Keynes and Harpenden. If you're in the area, please do pop by our stall and say hello! You can enter our competition to have the chance to win a jar of jelly beans and talk to us about all things planning with Sarah Smith and Andrew Boothby! #harpendentowncouncil #localcommunity #planningadvice

If you have any land interests in East Devon, do contact our Exeter team for advice. See the post below from Partner Iestyn John for further details.

GNS for Andrew Boothby 📰 📢 Exciting news: Appeal success for mixed-use development in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire! 🏙️ We're thrilled to announce that our appeal has been granted for a six-storey mixed-use building in Three Rivers District, comprising: 🔔 244 sqm of retail space 🔔 36 flats 🔔 Off-site contribution towards affordable housing Despite initial refusal by the council due to concerns over height, mass, and visual prominence, we successfully argued that: 1️⃣ The scheme would integrate well with the area's context, which includes several large buildings. 2️⃣ The site's location adjacent to the train station justifies a higher-density development. 3️⃣ Three Rivers' lack of a 5-year land supply should carry significant weight in the planning balance. While the Inspector found the scheme would cause moderate harm to the street scene, they concluded that this was outweighed by the benefits of 36 new homes and the affordable housing contribution. This case highlights the importance of considering local housing needs and ensuring the key considerations are balanced in making planning decisions. We're pleased to have contributed to addressing the housing shortage while creating a vibrant, mixed-use space. If you have similar projects or need any advice, contact us and we would be delighted to assist you. Special thanks to the project team: Architects – Wakelin Associates Architects Planning Solicitor – Jane Burgess Aardvark Planning Law #UrbanPlanning #HousingDevelopment #AppealSuccess #MixedUse

🏀 Amery Hill Secondary School U16 Boys Basketball Team Proudly Showcase Their New Kit!   As a firm dedicated to shaping the future of communities, we're delighted to lend our support to these talented young athletes as they pursue their sporting passions. Wishing the entire U16 squad the very best of luck in their upcoming matches. We'll be cheering you on every step of the way! Great teamwork, fantastic kit, and a bright future ahead. Congratulations to all involved. #Basketball #YouthSports #Sponsorship Amery Hill Secondary School

🌟 Celebrating Our Outstanding Planning Team! Today we're shining a spotlight on our exceptional planners who shape the future of development across multiple sectors: 🏗️ Strategic Planning 🌱 Renewable Energy ⚡ Infrastructure Projects 🏘️ Housing Developments 🏭 Industrial Development 🌾 Agricultural Planning 📋 Confirmation of Lawfulness ✅ Achieving the Necessary Approvals Their expertise guides projects from initial concept, navigating through the complex planning system to ensure sustainable, practical solutions for our clients. Our planners don't just process applications - they are expert problem solvers and work hard developing strategies that achieve our clients' objectives. Proud to work alongside such talented professionals! 👏 #Planning #Sustainability #PlanningProfessionals #Teamwork #Infrastructure

Lindsay Goodyear shares her insights. 🏗️ Important Announcement: New Forest District Council Call for Sites New Forest District Council has launched a crucial Call for Sites as part of their Local Plan review. This presents a significant opportunity for: - Landowners - Developers - Other Local Stakeholders - Local Communities Sites can be promoted for: 📍 Housing development 🏢 Commercial uses 🌿 Nature recovery 🌳 Environmental offsetting Key points: ⚙ The housing target could increase from 729 to 1,465 dwellings in the new Local Plan ⚙ Green Belt land may need to be considered to meet this increased need ⚙ This relates to New Forest District Council area only (not the National Park) ⚙ Sites will be assessed through the Local Plan review ⚙ Draft strategy consultation is expected in Autumn/Winter 2025 Closing date is Friday 13 December 2024 Do you have land with development potential in the New Forest District? We're here to help guide you through the complex planning system. Get in touch to discuss your opportunities. 📩 #NewForest #Planning #PropertyDevelopment #LocalPlan #CallForSites