The FTP Planning Blog
Our take on changes to the planning system, new legislation, local plan reviews and other notable news from the planning sector.
April 2026 – A hat-trick of planning approvals for Lincoln City FC
Three planning permissions secured for LNER Stadium developments to enhance matchday experience and expand year-round community use
March 2026 - Looking ahead to a a Glamping summer! Tap into growing demand for lodge parks and rural tourism, with expert planning advice to help you unlock development potential and deliver successful leisure schemes.
March 2026 - Planning for Padel
Thinking about developing padel courts? We provide expert planning advice to help you understand requirements, assess feasibility and move your project forward with confidence.
February 2026 - Latest news on Lincoln City FC's Stadium Upgrade Planning applications submitted for Lincoln City FC LNER Stadium developments to enhance matchday experience and bolster year-round community use
December 2025 - Government Planning Reform & NPPF Changes - An overview of proposed planning reforms, including NPPF updates and changes to BNG affecting SME and brownfield development.
December 2025 - The Central Lincolnshire Call for Sites is now LIVE, offering landowners a time-limited opportunity to promote sites for future development through the Local Plan Review.
December 2025 - Update on new Local Plan consultation stages in North and North East Lincolnshire, including timelines, opportunities to engage, and professional representation support.
Planning Fee Increase 2025
The Government have published a new Draft Fees Order. Once implemented it mean the first tranche of fee increases for many application types. See more.
1.5m new Homes!
Changes are coming! Our Planning Consultants are ready – and we want to ensure that landowners and developers act now to stay ahead of the curve. More here...
PD Rights Improved
Govt announces changes to ‘Permitted Development’ rights and greater flexibility to encourage rural growth and housing delivery. Read more.
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