THE JOURNEY TO BEAULIEU I am delighted and proud to see that the new Beaulieu Station is to open on Sunday, 26 October. This is a project that I have dedicated much of my planning career to making a success and I reflect on the many challenges and obstacles that we overcame to deliver. It…
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Canfield Road, High Roding

Canfield Road, High Roding Andrew Martin Planning (AM-P) recently secured outline planning permission for 2no. new family dwellings. The site is located in High Roding, within the Essex countryside. Uttlesford District Council is the LPA. The client sought to maximise the site’s residential potential and make best use of a countryside site, located just outside of…
Greenways, Ingatestone

Greenways, Ingatestone Andrew Martin Planning (AM-P) recently secured full planning permission for demolition and significant enlargement of an existing house within the Green Belt. The site is in Ingatestone, within the Essex countryside. Brentwood District Council is the LPA. Significant enlargement of an existing property within the Green Belt is heavily constrained by both national…
Brenham Farm, South Fambridge

Brenham Farm, South Fambridge Andrew Martin – Planning Ltd (AM-P) recently secured confirmation that Prior Approval was not required under Class A of Part 6; Schedule 2 of the General (Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended (GPDO) for a new agricultural building at Brenham Farm in Rochford District Council. The building was required for the…
4-7-25 – Summary of the recent Key Planning News
Here’s our summary of the key planning news from the last couple of weeks. 1️⃣ Changes to Permitted Development Rights Class G of the GDPO was amended on 29th May 2025 to relax the rules around Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), making them easier to install in a drive to help the Government’s targets for…
Planning Summary of the last week 13th June 2025
Here’s our summary of the key planning news from the last week. 1️⃣ PM unveils revolutionary AI tool for planning Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that a new AI tool for planning called “Extract” will be made available to Councils nationally by Spring 2026. The announcement states that this cutting-edge technology will help Councils…
Planning Update – News Roundup 6th June 2025
It can be hard to keep up with the government’s proposed changes to the planning system. To help you keep an overview, here’s AM-P’s planning news round up for the last week. The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has published an open consultation on the Reform of planning committees, as well as a working…
ANDREW MARTIN-PLANNING LIMITED: COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
ANDREW MARTIN-PLANNING LIMITED: COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT As part of the continuing progression of AM-P following its reorganisation into an Employee Ownership Trust in December 2021, we have pleasure in announcing a change to the structure of the Board of Directors and control of the Company. Andrew Martin has stepped down from his role as Director and…
Andrew Martin – Planning Limited Moves to The Plaza, Great Notley

Exciting News: Andrew Martin – Planning Limited Moves to The Plaza, Great Notley We are thrilled to announce that Andrew Martin – Planning Limited has officially moved into our new, modern office at The Plaza in Great Notley! This is within the New Horizon 120 business park, which is an extension to Great Notley Garden…
Saxon House | Loddon – permission secured for additional supported housing units

Saxon House | Loddon We are delighted to have secured permission on behalf of Orbit Group for additional supported housing units at their existing scheme at Saxon House, Loddon. The proposal includes alterations to the existing building to rationalise the space and provide an additional 9 studio apartments, as well as space for a guest…