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Thu 9 February 2023
Do you have a premises in a Welsh Town Centre? Do you have vacant upper floors of commercial space in a Welsh town centre? If so, this scheme may help you with some changes? Read More
Thu 5 January 2023
Planning Appeal Allowed and Householder Planning Permission Granted Read More
Wed 2 November 2022
Did you know that Powys County Council Planning Department are currently reviewing its Local Development Plan? Read More
Fri 21 October 2022
Energy Performance Certificates, or EPCs, will not, or at least should not, be a new concept to anybody who has been involved in a property transaction in the last 15 years. Read More
Fri 19 August 2022
Did you know the Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy for Wales has estimated that in Wales 30,000 to 50,000 fast chargers are required by 2030 Read More
Fri 17 June 2022
The UK Government recently announced measures to ease planning restrictions on the conversion of redundant farm buildings Read More
Thu 21 April 2022
We were pleased to recently receive planning approval for the modification of a S106 agreement to discharge an occupancy restriction Read More
Mon 11 April 2022
Succession and planning for future development is important to us here at McCartneys and we would like to introduce you to two new employees Read More
Thu 10 March 2022
Did you know the Governments Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has allocated £30 million worth of funding to regenerate derelict and brownfield sites Read More
Fri 9 April 2021
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained outline planning approval for the erection of 7 new dwellings Read More
Fri 19 March 2021
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained permission where prior approval (Under Part Q Legislation) is not required for the change of use of the modern agricultural building Read More
Fri 5 March 2021
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for a first floor extension Read More
Mon 1 March 2021
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for a large extension and erection of a double garage Read More
Fri 26 February 2021
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for a new agricultural building on a farm Read More
Mon 22 February 2021
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained consent for a Hedgerow Removal Notification Read More
Mon 15 February 2021
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the erection of an affordable dwelling Read More
Wed 21 October 2020
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for a replacement front porch Read More
Mon 12 October 2020
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained reserved matters planning approval for a small development of 10 dwellings Read More
Thu 8 October 2020
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for a new general purpose agricultural building Read More
Tue 6 October 2020
When it comes to converting agricultural buildings, the ‘Class R’ – Permitted Development is often forgotten about. Read More
Mon 17 August 2020
Herefordshire Council is currently undergoing a Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA), this forms part of the process of reviewing the Core Strategy Read More
Wed 17 June 2020
McCartneys LLP Planning and Survey department have obtained reserved matters planning approval for a small development of 10 dwellings in a small Welsh rural village Read More
Fri 5 June 2020
McCartneys Planning and Survey Department are currently undergoing a pre planning application consultation for the expansion of a Mid Wales caravan park Read More
Fri 29 May 2020
McCartneys LLP Planning and Survey department have obtained full planning approval for the change of use of a traditional part brick, part stone, part timber barn into an unrestricted residential dwelling Read More
Thu 28 May 2020
You may have come across in the last 18 months a new regulation which has been in place to control storm and surface water drainage known as Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) for new development in Wales. Read More
Mon 18 May 2020
McCartneys LLP Planning and Survey department have obtained full planning approval for two new agricultural buildings on a farm Read More
Wed 13 May 2020
McCartneys LLP Planning and Survey department have obtained full planning approval for an agricultural access bridge Read More
Mon 11 May 2020
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for the erection of a new domestic storage building Read More
Thu 7 May 2020
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for a replacement front porch, a new single storey rear extension and the erection of a new auxiliary building Read More
Mon 4 May 2020
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the conversion of a traditional barn into a residential dwelling Read More
Thu 30 April 2020
McCartneys LLP Planning and Survey department have obtained reserved matters planning approval for a small development of 5 dwellings in a small Welsh rural village. Read More
Tue 28 April 2020
Like all companies in our industry, we as a department have had to significantly alter our working practices due to the Covid-19 crisis. Read More
Wed 22 April 2020
Since April 2018, all new tenancies (Domestic and commercial) in Wales and England have had to meet a set of standards known commonly as MEES Read More
Tue 21 April 2020
McCartneys LLP Planning and Survey department have obtained full planning approval for a large extension to a small rural dwelling. Read More
Wed 18 March 2020
McCartneys Planning and Survey department have received confirmation that prior approval is not required following the submission of an application under the Prior Notification of an agricultural building policy Read More
Mon 24 February 2020
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained a Certificate of Lawfulness for the removal of an agricultural restriction Read More
Thu 20 February 2020
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the erection of a new dwelling with Clyro conservation area Read More
Mon 17 February 2020
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval and listed building consent for the redevelopment of a farmyard Read More
Mon 3 February 2020
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the replacement of an existing ‘woolaway’ bungalow Read More
Tue 21 January 2020
It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else, but when you understand how hard those people will work to make them come true, you know that together you’ll achieve them. Read More
Mon 23 December 2019
McCartneys LLP Planning and Survey department obtained planning permission for change of use to an industrial unit Read More
Tue 17 December 2019
McCartneys LLP Survey department secured Listed Building Consent for alterations and repairs proposed to a Grade II listed 16th century timber framed farmhouse Read More
Tue 10 December 2019
Following the successful approval of an outline planning application for an agricultural workers dwelling Read More
Thu 5 December 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the conversion Read More
Fri 29 November 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the change of use of a traditional part brick Read More
Fri 22 November 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for the erection of two extensions to rural bungalow Read More
Mon 11 November 2019
McCartneys Planning and Survey department have obtained full planning permission for the erection of an extension to an agricultural building Read More
Mon 4 November 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval (part retrospective) Read More
Fri 6 September 2019
The new rules will only affect a small minority of property owners Read More
Wed 26 June 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained permission for the change of use Read More
Mon 17 June 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning Read More
Thu 16 May 2019
After nearly 12 years in this job, I thought I had come across most scenarios however this was definitely a first and a learning curve at that to. Read More
Mon 13 May 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for the demolition of Read More
Tue 7 May 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for the demolition of existing sun room and erection of a two storey rear extension to a detached rural dwelling. Read More
Thu 21 March 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the erection of 5 glamping pods at an elevated rural near Presteigne. Read More
Thu 7 March 2019
McCartneys LLP is delighted to announce the promotion of Geraint Jones BSc (Hons) MRICS to a Partner within the firm, principally based out of Kington and Welshpool Read More
Fri 22 February 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for the erection of a first floor rear extension to a small welsh cottage. Read More
Mon 18 February 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for the erection of a ground and first floor rear extension Read More
Fri 21 December 2018
2018 has been another busy year for the Planning and Survey department at McCartneys, and a highly successful one again too. A year which has seen the submission of 72 planning applications to 10 different local planning authorities, spanning the whole of Wales through to the Midlands and even beyond. Read More
Thu 13 December 2018
McCartneys Planning and Survey department have obtained full planning permission for the erection of an agricultural building for storage of equipment and fodder. Read More
Wed 28 November 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the change of use of the traditional barn complex into a two residential dwellings on the English/Welsh borders on behalf of private clients. Read More
Wed 21 November 2018
When it comes to buying a new home, it is advised to have a building survey to help highlight any serious problems and advise you of specific risks before you commit to the purchase. McCartneys Planning and Survey Department undertake two of the three types of RICS surveys, the Homebuyers Survey and Valuation, and the Full Building Survey. It is often a surprise to both home owners and purchasers how long we will actually spend at the property undertaking the survey. Read More
Thu 20 September 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained outline planning approval for the erection of 3 dwelling on an infill plot in a town location. Read More
Wed 5 September 2018
McCartneys Planning and Survey department have obtained full planning permission for the erection of an agricultural building to cover an existing muck store and further develop and provide extra needed capacity on a local farm. Read More
Mon 20 August 2018
McCartneys Planning and Survey department have obtained full planning permission for the erection of a new grain storage building to further develop and provide extra needed capacity on a local farm. Read More
Mon 13 August 2018
McCartneys LLP Planning and Survey department have obtained full planning permission for the erection of an agricultural building to further develop and provide extra needed capacity on a local farm. Read More
Thu 14 June 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained reserved matters planning approval Read More
Wed 2 May 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the erection of 4 log cabins in woodland near to Builth Wells. Read More
Fri 27 April 2018
As of the 17th April 2018, Powys County Council now has a new Local Development Plan or LDP for short. The LDP has replaced the Unitary Development Plan (UDP) and covers the period from 2011-2026. Read More
Wed 4 April 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the erection of 5 dwellings which includes 1 affordable dwelling. Read More
Wed 4 April 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for the erection of a single storey extension to a rural village cottage. The extension provides a large kitchen diner together with a utility room to the cottage. Read More
Tue 27 March 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning permission for the replacement of an existing rural cottage. Read More
Fri 23 March 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval and listed building consent for the redevelopment of a farmyard to the South East of Worcester. Read More
Fri 23 March 2018
Sometimes a small addition can provide all the extra space that you need. A small rear sunroom added to a converted barn in North Shropshire. Read More
Mon 12 March 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval, and listed building consent for the change of use of a traditional part brick, part timber barn into four dwellings. Read More
Mon 12 March 2018
New legislation due to come into effect on the 6th April 2018 will relax the permitted development rights for agricultural buildings and increase the range of potential development opportunities. Read More
Wed 14 February 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval and listed building consent for the change of use of an old pigsty into a podiatry clinic on the outskirts of Worcester on behalf of private clients. Read More
Wed 27 December 2017
A busy year for the planning and survey department at McCartneys in 2017, and a highly successful one to. A year which has seen the submission of 69 planning applications to 11 different local planning authorities, ranging from the Welsh Coast to the Midlands, down to South Wales. Read More
Mon 9 March 2015
Following a slow winter and start to the new year due to the slowing housing market and the bad weather, McCartneys Planning and Surveying Department has been pleased to see a rise in the number of enquires received for both Homebuyers and Building Surveys. Read More
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