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Norton Taylor Nunnjohn@generateleads.online2020-11-30T16:16:40+00:00
Town Planning Consultants London
Norton Taylor Nunn's town planning consultants are trusted to provide outstanding town planning consultancy services to commercial partners and the public.
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Town Planning & Development Consultants
Norton Taylor Nunn Ltd are trusted to provide outstanding town planning consultancy services to commercial partners and the public.
Looking for professional town planning advice? Get in touch with us
What is Town Planning?
Town planning is the process of managing land resources. It involves the control of existing and new developments, as well as strategy preparation to ensure manage future requirements. It is a dynamic process that changes in response to policy, development proposals and local needs. Contact our planning consultants for town planning advice today.
Navigating your way through the urban planning system in England can be a nerve-wracking process.
Our town planning consultants will help you work with the local planning authorities to ensure you don't fall foul of increasingly complex development regulations.
Our town planning and development consultants bring their commercial expertise to your proposals to help you find solutions that solve any problems.
Town Planning Consultancy Services
Our planning consultants have the tools and experience to help your vision come to life. No project is too big or small. We're always happy to give professional town planning advice and talk about how we can best serve you.
Our town planning consultants work with you to help secure planning permission for your project.
Planning and development consultants at Nortan Taylor Nunn win a majority of the planning appeals we undertake.
Our town planning consultants can help if you've been refused planning permission or received an enforcement notice.
Our town planning consultants can help you prevent that inappropriate development or extension.
Town planning consultants at Nortan Taylor Nunn work with partners to unlock the full value of your land.
Our town planning and development consultants have a track record of winning cases with the Planning Inspector.
Let's Build Something Together
You'll be involved in the process from beginning to end to ensure our town planning consultants provide a quality finished product that exceeds your expectations.
Town Planning FAQs
Why is town planning important?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:49:12+00:00
Why is town planning important?
Town planning makes better and more sustainable places for everyone to live, work and enjoy. At the heart of their work, planners balance social, economic and environmental needs to shape the way that towns and cities grow and to create great communities for everyone.
Visit the Royal Town Planning Institute website for more information about what town planning is.
What is a Breach of Planning Control?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:47:15+00:00
What is a Breach of Planning Control?
A breach of planning control is defined by law as the carrying out of development without the required planning permission, or failing to comply with any condition or limitation subject to which planning permission has been granted.
Any development falling outside of the limits of your Permitted Development Rights will also constitute a breach of planning control, which could also lead to enforcement action.
Visit the Planning Portal website for more information on what constitutes a breach of planning control.
I have received a Planning Contravention Notice, what should I do?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:45:28+00:00
I have received a Planning Contravention Notice, what should I do?
A failure to complete or return a notice within 21 days is an offence, as is providing false or misleading information on the notice. You should immediately obtain professional advice.
The local council will only issue a Planning Contravention Notice when they believe a breach of planning control has taken place and they want to obtain further information before they decide whether (or if) to take planning enforcement action.
Issuing a Planning Contravention Notice is discretionary; a local council doesn't have to issue one before taking enforcement action.
Click here for more information on planning contravention notices.
I have received an Enforcement Notice, what should I do?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:42:15+00:00
I have received an Enforcement Notice, what should I do?
It is an offence to fail to comply with an Enforcement Notice, once the time limit has been reached and no appeal is outstanding. A person found guilty of an offence is liable to an unlimited fine, and the courts will take account of any financial benefit stemming from the offence. You should immediately obtain professional advice.
The local council does not have to take enforcement action, as it is a discretionary power. An enforcement notice should only be issued if it is in the public interest to do so, and if it is the most expedient way to resolve the breach of planning control.
Click here for further guidance on enforcement and post-permission matters.
Can I appeal against an Enforcement Notice?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:40:46+00:00
Can I appeal against an Enforcement Notice?
There are seven statutory grounds of appeal against an Enforcement Notice; these are:
That planning permission ought to be granted, or the condition or limitation should be discharged;
That the alleged breach of planning control has not occurred;
That the matters alleged (if they occurred) do not constitute a breach of planning control;
At the date that the Enforcement Notice was issued, no enforcement action could be taken;
Copies of the Enforcement Notice were not served in accordance with the Statutory Requirements;
The steps required by the notice to be taken, or the activities required by the notice to cease, exceed what is necessary either to remedy any breach of planning control or to remedy any injury to amenity which has been caused by any such breach; and/or,
Any period specified in the notice falls short of what should reasonably be allowed.
Visit the government website for further guidance on the appeal of an enforcement notice.
How long do you have to object to a planning application?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:38:51+00:00
How long do you have to object to a planning application?
Members of the public have a few weeks to comment on a planning application. The deadline for comments is 21 days from the date a site notice is put up or notice is served on neighbours, or 14 days from when an advert appears in a local newspaper.
Find your Local Planning Authority (LPA) here.
What are grounds for objecting to planning permission?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:35:25+00:00
What are grounds for objecting to planning permission?
The Council can only take into account 'material planning considerations' when looking at your comments. The most common of these (although not an exhaustive list) are shown below:
Loss of light or overshadowing
Overlooking/loss of privacy
Visual amenity (but not loss of private view)
Adequacy of parking/loading/turning
Noise and disturbance resulting from use
Loss of trees
Effect on listed building and conservation area
Layout and density of building
Design, appearance and materials
Local, strategic, regional and national planning policies
Government circulars, orders and statutory instruments
Disabled persons' access
Compensation and awards of costs against the Council at public enquiries
Proposals in the Development Plan
Previous planning decisions (including appeal decisions)
We cannot take into account matters which are sometimes raised but are not normally planning considerations such as:
The perceived loss of property value
Private disputes between neighbours
The loss of a view
The impact of construction work or competition between firms
Ownerships disputes over rights of way
Fence lines etc
Personal morals or views about the applicant.
Please note: it is important to understand that the material considerations relevant to any particular application will need to be weighed in the final decision process according to their seriousness and relative importance.
Visit the Planning Portal website which answers the question "How do I object to a planning application and can I do so online?"
Is it possible to make changes after receiving planning permission?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:31:23+00:00
Is it possible to make changes after receiving planning permission?
It is possible to make changes after receiving planning permission and there are a number of options for this;
Non-material amendments – for very minor changes that do not materially alter the size and scale of the development
Minor material amendments – for less minor changes whose scale and nature results in a development which is not substantially different from the one which has been approved.
Time limit extensions – to change the expiry date of a planning permission
For more information on whether you can amend a submitted planning application, visit the Planning Portal website.
What is planning permission?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:28:39+00:00
What is planning permission?
Planning Permission is needed if you want to do certain building works. It will be granted (possibly subject to certain conditions) or refused. Permission can be granted for:
building new structures;
changing or enlarging structures;
changing the use of land or buildings on it; or
for quarrying or the mining of minerals.
It is your responsibility for seeking, or not seeking, planning permission. Planning permission should be granted (if needed) before any work begins.
The granting of planning permission is different from the consent of use for land or premises. You would still need to gain permission from the owner of the land or premises to use or to change it. If you don't gain permission, you could be liable for trespass or criminal damage which could be pursued in civil law.
Visit the Planning Portal website for more information and guidance on planning permission.
Who grants planning permission?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:26:54+00:00
Who grants planning permission?
Your Local Planning Authority (LPA) is responsible for considering planning applications.
ou can apply to every local authority in England through the Planning Portal.
Why do I need to get planning permission?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:25:29+00:00
Why do I need to get planning permission?
Planning is about how we plan for, and make decisions about the future of our cities, towns and countryside. Your local planning authority is responsible for deciding whether a development – anything from an extension on a house to a new shopping centre – should go ahead. For example, in most cases, it would probably not be a good idea to apply to build a nightclub or disco next to a retirement home.
However, careful and clever planning combined with sensitive design and landscaping can make some development acceptable where it would previously be thought unsuitable. This is the reason that applications are considered so carefully. The planning system is needed to control development in your area.
Check planning permission section of the government website for further guidance.
Do I always need planning permission for a development?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:23:20+00:00
Do I always need planning permission for a development?
No. Certain developments can be done without the need for planning permission. This is known as "permitted development". However, some or even all permitted development rights can be withdrawn by the use of an "Article 4 Direction". This is issued when specific control is required over-development in an area of special importance, such as a conservation area.
A given size of extension is usually permitted development, which is normally set in cubic metres and percentage of the original building. However, any work undertaken on the property since its construction counts towards this volume, including any work done prior to you moving in. You should seek advice from Norton Taylor Nunn before considering undertaking additional work, just to be sure.
For further guidance on when is permission required, visit the government website which sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
What is the development plan?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:20:01+00:00
What is the development plan?
Each local planning authority is required by the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to prepare a development plan for its area. Although the structure and content of plans have been amended, the basic principle remains the same.
The plan should set out a strategic vision for the area and be subject to an environmental assessment.
Environmental assessment is a process that ensures significant environmental effects arising from policies, plans and programmes are:
identified;
assessed;
reduced;
communicated to decision-makers; and
monitored.
It also gives you a chance to have your say.
The plan also contains local policies for land use. Certain areas are selected for future uses. These local policies consider how those uses should look, operate and interact with the environment are set out in the plan.
When a local planning authority receives an application, the first aspect it should consider is whether or not the development follows the development plan. If it would, then normally the application would be approved – although other considerations, such as representations from the public on planning issues, may lead the authority to decide otherwise.
You should be able to view your local planning authority's development plan, on the authority's website.
Check out the nidirect website for more information about how development plans set out how an area should look in the future by deciding the type and scale of development and where buildings should be allowed.
I object to a planning proposal. What should I do?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:16:23+00:00
I object to a planning proposal. What should I do?
When a local planning authority receives a planning application, the law requires it to give publicity to the application in various ways. This allows those who may be affected by it have the opportunity to make their views known. The publicity often includes:
publishing a notice in a local newspaper;
posting a public site notice; and
neighbour notification to occupiers and owners of adjoining properties.
Write down your planning concerns and supporting points and send them to the Local Planning Authority's Planning Department. There is usually a Case Officer or Area Group allocated to deal with the application, but if you cannot discover the exact person, send the letter to the Planning Department. Always try to include the Planning Reference Number and location of the property/development. Some authorities now accept online submissions via the planning pages of the Authority's website.
Concerns about the potential loss in value of your property because of possible nearby development are not something that the local planning authority can take into account in deciding the application.
View "How to respond to planning applications: an 8-step guide" by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) for more information.
How long should it take to decide whether to grant permission?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:10:39+00:00
How long should it take to decide whether to grant permission?
The statutory determination period for validated planning applications, which local planning authorities should not exceed, is 8 weeks for straight-forward planning applications, 13 weeks for unusually large or complex applications, and 16 weeks if the application is subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Failure to determine the application within these deadlines means that the applicant can choose to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate on the grounds of non-determination. Local planning authorities have to inform applicants of these rights.
See "Determining a planning application" on the government website which sets out the process and expectations on planning performance and decision making.
What is EIA – and how will I know if it is needed?john@generateleads.online2019-12-31T00:12:18+00:00
What is EIA – and how will I know if it is needed?
An EIA is an Environment Impact Assessment. It assesses how the proposed development will impact both on the nearby environment and on the wider environment generally. It is required for some sorts of development under European legislation. You are advised to contact your LPA for further information.
See "Environmental Impact Assessment" on the government website which explains the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017.
How does planning permission work?john@generateleads.online2020-01-04T20:53:58+00:00
How does planning permission work?
To make a planning application for full planning consent, you have to first contact the relevant local authority. This can either be done online via the Planning Portal or on paper using the relevant forms.
Your application must be accompanied by the necessary plans of the site, the required supporting documentation, the completed form and the fee. Once an application has been validated and registered, the local planning authority (LPA) will then publicise and consult on it.
They will also either notify your neighbours or put up a notice on or near the site. In certain cases, applications are also advertised in a local newspaper. This gives the public the opportunity to express views. The parish, town or community council will usually be notified, other bodies such as the county council, the Environment Agency and the relevant Government Office for the region may also need to be consulted.
Most planning applications are decided within eight weeks unless they are unusually large or complex – in which case the time limit is extended to 13 weeks.
When deciding whether a planning application is in line with its Development Plan, the LPA will consider the following:
The number, size, layout, siting and external appearance of buildings
The infrastructure available – e.g. roads and water supply – and proposed means of access
Any landscaping requirements
The proposed use of the development
The likely impact on the surrounding area
A planning officer will present a recommended decision to a planning committee – made up of elected councillors. Applicants may attend these meetings and, in many cases, are entitled to speak briefly. Only the elected councillors can vote on the planning application itself. They do not always follow the planning officer's advice. Councillors or planning officers cannot refuse a planning proposal simply because many people oppose it. If an application is refused – or granted subject to conditions – that decision must be based on the approved plans and policies of the LPA's Development Plan. The key considerations will be whether the proposal would unacceptably affect amenities and the existing use of land and buildings which ought to be protected in the public interest.
Once a decision has been reached, the LPA must give either a summary of its reasons for granting permission or detailed reasons for refusal.
If an application is refused – or granted subject to conditions – the applicant will be told in writing. They then have the right to appeal.
The earlier you bring our town planners on board, the more you will benefit from our expert advice. We recommend our involvement with your project from its inception as it helps to safeguard against potential problems at a later date, thus saving you time and money.
Do I need planning permission for an outbuilding?john@generateleads.online2020-01-04T22:23:27+00:00
Do I need planning permission for an outbuilding?
Rules governing outbuildings apply to summer houses, sheds, playhouses, greenhouses and garages as well as other ancillary garden buildings such as swimming pools, ponds, sauna cabins, kennels, enclosures (including tennis courts) and many other kinds of structure for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse.
If you are unsure if your planned building falls into the category of 'outbuildings' or if you are unsure if planning permission is required, please contact your local planning authority or a town planner.
Outbuildings are considered to be permitted development, not needing planning permission, subject to the following limits and conditions:
No outbuilding on land forward of a wall forming the principal elevation.
Outbuildings and garages to be single-storey with maximum eaves height of 2.5 metres and maximum overall height of four metres with a dual pitched roof or three metres for any other roof.
Maximum height of 2.5 metres in the case of a building, enclosure or container within two metres of a boundary of the curtilage of the dwellinghouse.
No verandas, balconies or raised platforms (a platform must not exceed 0.3 metres in height)
No more than half the area of land around the "original house"* would be covered by additions or other buildings.
In National Parks, the Broads, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage Sites the maximum area to be covered by buildings, enclosures, containers and pools more than 20 metres from the house to be limited to 10 square metres.
*The term "original house" means the house as it was first built or as it stood on 1 July 1948 (if it was built before that date). Although you may not have built an extension to the house, a previous owner may have done so.
Please note: The permitted development allowances described here apply to houses and not to:
Flats and maisonettes (view our guidance on flats and maisonettes)
Converted houses or houses created through the permitted development rights to change use (as detailed in our change of use section)
Areas where there may be a planning condition, Article 4 Direction or other restriction that limits permitted development rights.
Do you need planning permission for conservatory?john@generateleads.online2020-01-05T23:00:31+00:00
Do you need planning permission for conservatory?
Any plans for a conservatory will be subject to the associated neighbour consultation scheme. This requires that the relevant Local Planning Authority is informed of the proposed work via a prior approval application.
Adding a conservatory to your house is considered to be permitted development, not needing an application for planning permission, subject to the limits and conditions listed below.
No extension forward of the principal elevation or side elevation fronting a highway.
No extension to be higher than the highest part of the roof.
Single-storey rear extensions must not extend beyond the rear wall of the original house* by more than eight metres if a detached house; or more than six metres for any other house. If the house is in Article 2(3) designated land* or a Site of Special Scientific Interest, this limit is reduced to four metres if a detached house; or three metres for any other house. These limits are now permanent and subject to the neighbour consultation scheme. This requires that the relevant Local Planning Authority is informed of the proposed work via a prior approval application.
Maximum height of a single-storey rear extension of four metres
Extensions of more than one storey must not extend beyond the rear wall of the original house* by more than three metres or be within seven metres of any boundary opposite the rear wall of the house
Maximum eaves height of an extension within two metres of the boundary of three metres
Maximum eaves and ridge height of extension no higher than existing house
Side extensions to be single-storey with a maximum height of four metres and width no more than half that of the original house
Roof pitch of extensions higher than one storey to match existing house
No verandas, balconies or raised platforms
On Article 2(3) designated land* no permitted development for rear extensions of more than one storey
On Article 2(3) designated land* no cladding of the exterior
On Article 2(3) designated land* no side extensions.
* The term "original house" means the house as it was first built or as it stood on 1 July 1948 (if it was built before that date). Although you may not have built an extension to the house, a previous owner may have done so.
* Article 2(3) designated land is land within:
a conservation area; or
an area of outstanding natural beauty; or
an area specified by the Secretary of State for the purposes of enhancement and protection of the natural beauty and amenity of the countryside; or
the Broads; or
a National Park; or
a World Heritage Site.
Flats and maisonettes
Converted houses or houses created through the permitted development rights to change use
Areas where there may be a planning condition, Article 4 Direction or other restriction that limits permitted development rights
Where work is proposed to a listed building, listed building consent may be required.
Please be aware that if your development is over 100 square metres, it may be liable for a charge under the Community Infrastructure Levy
How long does planning permission last?john@generateleads.online2020-01-12T23:27:31+00:00
How long does planning permission last?
By law, any planning permission granted expires after a certain period. Generally, unless your permission says otherwise, you have three years from the date it's granted to begin the development. If you haven't started work by then, you will probably need to reapply.
What does a planning consultant do?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T08:52:50+00:00
What does a planning consultant do?
A planning consultant is a professional in property development and management, with expert knowledge in the field of planning permission. Though the role of a planning consultant can vary greatly, their work generally consists of advising, planning, and consulting within the fields of planning applications, planning appeals, planning enforcement, planning objections, housing economics, and property development.
Common services offered by planning consultants include advising on, preparing, and submitting planning applications, appealing planning permission refusals, bringing developments into line with conditions set out by enforcement notices, and offering guidance regarding development opportunities. Planning consultants also tend to offer research conduction services regarding policy, development feasibility studies, and environmental impact assessments. Alongside this, they should be able to provide master plans and source certificates of lawfulness.
The involvement of a consultant in a project of any size can assist greatly in all aspects of planning. The highly experienced town planning consultants at Norton Taylor Nunn bring their commercial expertise to every project they undertake. Contact us today to further discuss your project and aspirations.
What is the difference between architects and planning consultants?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T08:54:20+00:00
What is the difference between architects and planning consultants?
Architects are accredited professionals specialising in the design of buildings and developments, with a focus on technical drawings and plans. They are required to work with regard to public safety, and often oversee projects. The work of an architect can generally be split into the categories of design, documentation, and construction.
Planning consultants are qualified experts in property development and management, with specific knowledge in the field of planning permission. Though the role of a planning consultant can vary greatly, their work generally consists of advising, planning, and consulting within the fields of planning applications, planning appeals, planning enforcement, planning objections, housing economics, and property development.
Why do we do town planning?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T08:55:05+00:00
Why do we do town planning?
Town planning, also commonly referred to as urban planning, is the process of effective land resource management. This process allows for the effective control of both new and existing developments, alongside allowing for strategy preparation to ensure the management of future requirements. Town planning regulation is subject to frequent change and is often molded in response to local needs.
The field is mainly concerned with the effective planning of settlements and communities, as the name suggests, though factors affecting conservation, financial, educational, transportation, and public health are also taken into consideration. Regulation of land development and use in accordance with these factors is generally thought to lead to sustainable, controlled growth, positive economic development, improved infrastructure, and an overall increase in quality of life.
What is needed for a planning application?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T08:56:54+00:00
What is needed for a planning application?
The vast majority of planning applications require the submission of the standard application form, a location plan, a site or block plan, an ownership certificate, an agricultural holdings certificate, and a correct application fee at minimum. A design and access statement may be required. In addition to this, at a local level, applicants may be required to submit further information specific to the area – this often varies in accordance with development type. Local requirements may be found on the LPA's website.
In addition to the submission of documentation, an application fee must be paid. This fee is also dependent on the type of development proposed but may be calculated using the Planning Portal's fee calculator.
Can I apply for planning permission myself?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:07:42+00:00
Can I apply for planning permission myself?
Anyone can submit planning applications for development, irrespective of the property owner, so long as the owner, or part-owner, leaseholder, agricultural tenant, or other parties financially involved with the property is informed of any proposed changes. In addition to this, all planning applications must be submitted with a certificate relating to or proving land ownership, or, that the legal owner of the property has been notified of the proposed changes.
Though applications may be made by an individual, it is advisable to appoint a planning consultant, or similar agent to assist with composition and submission, in order to ensure the process is as smooth and fast as possible.
Is it hard to get planning permission?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:04:48+00:00
Is it hard to get planning permission?
A collection of surveys conducted between 2017 and 2019 indicate that between 27 and 34% of recent applicants for planning permission in the UK found the process difficult. One survey, conducted by Everest, revealed 32% of applicants waited three months for approval, whilst a quarter of applicants faced with denial had applied in excess of three times.
In spite of these figures, historical government data shows a significant increase in the number of approved planning applications in recent years, jumping from an approval rate of 82 to 88%.
The ease of obtaining planning permission is hugely dependent on the quality of application, alongside the area for which the development is proposed. The best way to ensure the success of your planning application is to consult an experienced planning consultant, who will assist in the development and submission of an effective, comprehensive application.
How much does a planning application cost?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:11:55+00:00
How much does a planning application cost?
Planning application fees vary according to local authority, and further according to the size and nature of the proposed development. For example, in England, submitting an application for a new house build, or a conversion currently costs £462, with outline applications charged £462 per 0.1 hectares. It is important to note that in many cases, an additional £20 processing charge applies to those submitting documents online via the Planning Portal.
Planning consultants tasked with composing or submitting a planning application often aim to charge a fixed fee, in order to allow the client to complete their project within a set budget.
What is planning permission required for?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:13:30+00:00
What is planning permission required for?
You will most likely require planning permission in order to legally proceed with a development in the UK. The main types of development for which planning application must be submitted and approved include new builds, major alterations to existing buildings, and changes of use. If work is started without planning permission, an enforcement notice will be issued to the owner of the property, followed by potential fines, or prosecution.
Planning permission is often an essential prerequisite to developments of any kind – it is highly advisable to check if it is required prior to undertaking work of any kind, or starting building. Involving a planning consultant with your development project can assist in the effective composition and submission of all documents required for planning permission, getting things moving within a shorter timeframe.
Can I start building without planning permission?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:14:02+00:00
Can I start building without planning permission?
Building without planning permission is not necessarily a breach of UK regulation – however, in many instances, it is – especially in the case of significant development. Planning control breaches may result in the necessitation of the submission of a retrospective application to the local council or planning authority. If this submission is not accepted or is connected to a previously refused application for the property in question, an enforcement notice may be issued. In extreme cases, this note may stipulate that the entire structure is dismantled.
Employing a planning consultant can assist greatly in avoiding regulation breaches with regard to planning permission. Norton Taylor Nunn's team of highly trained specialists are proud to provide consultation and advisory services relating to planning permission. Contact us today to further discuss your development.
What percentage of planning appeals are successful?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:14:29+00:00
What percentage of planning appeals are successful?
The records of the Planning Inspectorate (the board responsible for appeal applications) indicate that approximately one-third of planning appeals are successful, with this rate remaining relatively consistent over a significant period of time. This translates to approximately 33.33% – which is not an incredibly encouraging figure for those faced with rejection.
If you are concerned with the success of your planning application or have already faced rejection, employing a planning consultant is the best course of action. As professionals in the field of planning legislation, planning consultants are able to guide developers through the process of application and application alterations.
Who deals with planning appeals?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:15:09+00:00
Who deals with planning appeals?
Planning appeals, once processed by a local planning authority (LPA) are most often referred to the Planning Inspectorate. Applicants may proceed with a refusal by appealing to the Secretary of State via the Inspectorate, which manages planning appeals, national infrastructure planning applications, and specialist planning related casework within the borders of England and Wales.
Norton Taylor Nunn's planning appeal consultants are able to take care of all aspects of an appeal, from the preparation of an appeal statement evidencing strong reasons for approval, to robustly challenging the opinion of the council in writing or consultation.
How do I appeal a planning application refused?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:15:50+00:00
How do I appeal a planning application refused?
The appeal process, when conducted by a planning consultant, generally begins with an application review and audit. The decision notice will be thoroughly analysed, in order to establish initial weak points within the refusal. When combined with a more thorough highlighting the application's strengths, this should increase the chances of a successful application.
Planning consultants may also provide a supporting planning statement, which addresses key issues, and sets out planning grounds in favour of the application.
Following this, a proposal indicating the likelihood of a successful reapplication will be proposed, and listed alongside cost. These steps may be undertaken by an individual, but are generally much more effective with professional input.
What does appeal dismissed mean in planning?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:17:18+00:00
What does appeal dismissed mean in planning?
The dismissal of a planning application appeal generally indicates that the application may not be taken any further. The most effective way forward from this point is most often a re-evaluation of the original submission, and appeal. This re-evaluation is most often conducted as the first step of the creation of an edited application, designed to appeal to any weaknesses noted in the rejection or dismissal note.
Involving a planning consultant on a previously dismissed development project can be an excellent way to get things back up and running. Norton Taylor Nunn's team of specialist planning appeal consultants use their expertise to ensure the majority of appeals brought to us are approved.
What happens if you ignore a planning enforcement notice?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:18:06+00:00
What happens if you ignore a planning enforcement notice?
An enforcement notice is a legal document issued to property owners in the case of a planning control breach. Enforcement notices outline the steps which must be undertaken in order to resolve this breach within a specified timeframe. These steps may include the deconstruction or alteration of a building, the reinstation of a demolished building, or the ceasing of activity on the property.
If the notice is not appealed within the specified time period, it will take effect, and the person in control of development on the property will be required to undertake all steps specified. Further ignoration of an enforcement notice is considered a failure to comply, and a criminal offence.
What is the 10-year rule in planning permission?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:20:26+00:00
What is the 10-year rule in planning permission?
The 10-year rule is most often used to refer to a legal loophole in UK planning regulation. If the land has been developed unlawfully, the best course of action is to submit a retrospective application – if this course is not followed, an enforcement notice may be issued listing drastic alterations that must be made to the property by law. Alternatively, if no enforcement is taken within four years of development completion, it is granted immunity from enforcement action. This loophole also exists in a 10-year form when dealing with a change of use in the property.
These loopholes are extremely risky ways of avoiding planning regulation – Norton Taylor Nunn strongly advises against the use of such methods.
A breach of planning control, or a planning breach, is defined by law as the starting or continuation of a development without the correct planning permission or failing to comply with conditions or limitations listed in permissions. Developments out with the limits of Permitted Development Rights are also considered a breach of planning control.
Those guilty of serious planning control breaches may be subject to fines, or prosecution.
What happens if planning conditions are not met?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:23:39+00:00
What happens if planning conditions are not met?
Planning conditions must be met as a legal requirement. Local Planning Authorities are generally authorised to conduct inspections of the property in order to ensure the development's compliance to conditions within the planning permission.
Failure to comply with and conditions or stipulations outlined within the planning permission may lead to the issue of an enforcement notice, or to invalidation of the original permission. Following this, failure to comply with the steps set out in the enforcement notice may result in prosecution.
What are valid planning objections?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:27:55+00:00
What are valid planning objections?
Objections on the grounds of invalidity are common in planning applications. Comments citing this reason only as their reason for objection are not generally taken into account by local planning authorities. Valid reasons for objection include;
The proposed development is not compliance with national, regional, or local planning policy
The proposed development is not in keeping stylistically with other buildings or features in the area
The proposed development will have a negative impact on surrounding properties (e.g. infringement on privacy or loss of daylight)
The proposed use for development is not suitable for the surrounding area
The proposed development will cause issues with traffic flow
Similar proposed developments have already been rejected repeatedly
The development has been proposed within a restricted area, such as a green belt
The type of housing proposed is not in line with current local housing needs
How many objections does it take to stop planning?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:28:28+00:00
How many objections does it take to stop planning?
There is no set threshold for the number of applications required to reject a planning application. Local planning authorities tend to value the quality of objections over quantity, meaning the reasons for rejection within comments on the application or letters must be valid and hold significant weight. Badly constructed petitions will not be considered.
It is thought that the submission of between 5 and 10 quality objections will result in a committee meeting. Procedure and policy will vary between local planning authorities.
On what grounds can planning be rejected?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:29:44+00:00
On what grounds can planning be rejected?
Planning applications can be rejected for a vast variety of reasons – reasons which should be listed within a decision letter sent to the applicant upon rejection. These reasons may include common issues, such as an issue with the style of the building, design flaws, inappropriate layout, infringement on the privacy of neighbours, light-blocking, road safety, or conservation.
Developments not in keeping with a local council's current housing needs may also be rejected. Other reasons include the selection of sites out with town planning boundaries, the materials proposed for use, or the size of the plot.
Though some of the above issues are easily resolved by way of amendments, those stuck in a rut with planning rejection should consider seeking advice from a planning consultant.
Are planning objections anonymous?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:30:11+00:00
Are planning objections anonymous?
The anonymity of planning rejections is entirely dependent on the individual policies of local planning authorities. Generally, all comments submitted to an LPA must contain a valid name and address in order to be considered, however, objectors may request the withdrawal of their details for all records uploaded or distributed for public inspection.
Can neighbours stop permitted development?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:30:43+00:00
Can neighbours stop permitted development?
Property under permitted development does not require planning permission, meaning the public, and neighbours, typically cannot object to the development. If there is concern over neighbours objecting to the development regardless of this, peace of mind may be bought with a certificate of lawful development.
With this being said, if there are any legal flaws or issues with the property, such as a violation of the 'right to light' law, neighbours are within their rights to object to the development.
What is strategic land use planning?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:34:27+00:00
What is strategic land use planning?
Strategic land development planning is the process of the assessment of land, with the intention of identifying future land uses, and potential for development. Strategic land use planning helps forecast and control a variety of factors affecting a location, including housing demand, and the need for services to meet subsequent growth caused by any development. Strategic land planning balances controlled growth with sensitive factors such as sustainability and community needs.
Strategic land development planning is part of a wide network of local planning authorities, and town development plans, ensuring consistency and helping the UK as a whole function efficiently and effectively.
What does a land developer do?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:35:52+00:00
What does a land developer do?
Land developers are generally required to oversee property acquisitions, alongside the subsequent planning and construction process. The real estate organisations to which land developers belong may specialise in one particular area of development, broadly defined as commercial and residential. These categories may be narrowed down to residential, retail, office, and industrial developments.
When overseeing developments, land developers generally take into account property value, the current state of the economy, zoning restrictions, and the suitability of land. Those specialising in other areas may assist in portfolio development or market analysis. Land developers may work to subdivide land in order to better suit the development project or to maximise potential profit.
How do you source land for development?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:37:51+00:00
How do you source land for development?
The first step in sourcing land for development is conducting extensive research regarding the type of development to be undertaken, and the most suitable type of land for purchase in accordance with this. Any other relevant investigations should also be completed. Following this, interest should be registered with all relevant parties, including land agents, brokers, planning consultants, and real estate agents.
Property sections of publications such as both local and national newspapers and magazines should be frequently checked, alongside property sales websites. Setting email notifications for property uploads may assist with keeping track of properties new to the market online.
Land purchasing opportunities may also be found at specialist auctions, which may be accessed through both private inquiries, and government authorities.
What is strategic land?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:40:48+00:00
What is strategic land?
Land may be considered strategic for two primary reasons;
The location of the land may form an access route upon development, subsequently opening up a larger area of land for potential development.
The land may be within the boundaries of an existing developed area, meaning it will tend to gain value regardless of how much is invested in it, and that it may be developed over a short, medium, or long term. Brownfield sites are an excellent example of this.
The value of strategic land lies in the way it is processed through the planning application system, or through development, and subsequent sale. As mentioned above, the land may also be held as an investment.
How do you find development opportunities?john@generateleads.online2020-10-10T09:42:35+00:00
How do you find development opportunities?
Development opportunities can be found through numerous sources of information. Following the conduction of preliminary research relating to all aspects of the development, a prospective developer should register interest with all relevant parties through which land or property may be obtained. This can include land agents, brokers, planning consultants, and real estate agents. In addition to this, forms of publication through which property can be advertised should be checked on a regular basis, alongside online listings, for which notifications can be set.
Strategic land may also be found for sale at actions catering to developers, or land auctions, both of which may be accessed through both private inquiries, and government authorities.
Town Planning Process
Outline planning considerations
The design team is required to assess any potential planning implications related to the design brief. This assessment may require the project to include the service of an approved planning consultant. The design team are to prepare architectural information to ensure a pre-planning application is prepared for the Local Authority Planning Department. Key to this application is any proposed works or alterations planned for listed buildings.
The design team is required to provide the planning report. Planning implications are required to be registered in the risk log.
Develop Planning Application Strategy
The project brief will identify the type of project i.e. new build, refurbishment or a building alteration. The project team are required to ascertain the key issues related to planning or listed building consent. The project at this stage may require the involvement of a Planning Consultant. Projects without a Planning Consultant are to assess and provide a report within the stage reports.
Projects with an appointed Planning Consultant are to develop a strategy document in association with the Design Team. This will include consultations with the Local Authority Planning Department and other associated departments. The Planning Consultant is to ensure the strategy document is updated at each subsequent project Stage. The design team via the Planning Consultant are to ensure that the planning application is submitted at the earliest stage to minimise delay to the project.
The design team are required to ascertain any key issues related to the submission of the planning application. Where appointed planning consultants are required to provide regular update reports for project monitoring and actions.
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Q: Strange highlighting on custom UITableViewCell I have my own subclass of a UITableViewCell which I would like to customise when the user presses down on the cell.
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This works fine if I press and hold down on the cell. But if I quickly tap the cell, my UITableView catches the delegate callback tableView:didSelectRowAtIndexPath: and you can't see any of my above code take effect.
Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong here?

A: Well, you can handle the case when the cell is selected rather than highlighted. Something like :
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What was the trigger, what made you decide to write the story of these four characters and to have them thrown together in Sheffield?
The characters of Narinder and Randeep came first, along with their relationship to each other, and everything else spooled out from there. I always knew I wanted to try and write a big book with a big cast -- a kind of doffing my cap to the novels I used to love reading.
If you were one of your book character, which one would it be? Why?
Narinder has a quiet charisma and is unashamedly herself, both qualities I find appealing.
My knowledge of Punjab and of the life undocumented migrants lead in the UK definitely informed the novel.
Is there a specific genre/style that you have not tried yet and would like to write in?
Sci-fi would be cool, though increasingly the world feels frighteningly strange and removed enough already, without needing to make it further so.
It's made a huge difference to the numbers of European translations of my work, which has been enormously gratifying.
What's the language you would love to be translated into? Why?
Punjabi, because it's the language I grew up hearing; Urdu because it's beautiful. I've been watching The Bridge recently and find myself taken with Danish, too.
Have you had a chance to read books by other EUPL winners, especially those coming from your own country?
Yes! I already knew Evie Wyld's and Adam Fould's work and it's a real honour to join them on the list of prizewinners.


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John Lennon's Famous New York City Shirt Photo Shoot Details
By raul on August 2, 2009 in John Lennon, The Beatles
This photo of a 34 year-old John Lennon donning a New York City sleeveless shirt on a rooftop in New York has become one of his most iconic photos.
The photo was taken by Lennon's photographer and friend Bob Gruen in the afternoon of August 29, 1974 at Lennon's rented New York penthouse apartment.
The location of the apartment and roof where the photo was taken is 434 East 52nd Street New York, NY 1022. Here's a Google Street View link…
"It was a beautiful, sunny day," said May Pang, Lennon's companion at the time. "John smoked his French Gauloises and drank lots of strong coffee." Gruen asked Lennon to put on a T-shirt he'd bought on the sidewalk for $5—white with NEW YORK CITY in bold black type, the black sleeves cut off with a buck knife for a tougher effect. It seemed right: "John had been in the city awhile," says Gruen. "He was becoming a New Yorker." One of the shots captures Lennon pale and unsmiling, his arms folded across his stomach. "That was his street stance," says Pang. "John was self-conscious about the cutoff sleeves, but I assured him it was fine."
Bob Gruen, on the famous photo of John Lennon in the New York City shirt.
"I had given him that New York City shirt about a year earlier. And I used to wear them all the time. I was very proud of being from New York. And we were up on a rooftop taking pictures of his apartment. He had a penthouse apartment at the time. And we were taking pictures for his album cover (Walls & Bridges). And then he suggested we take some more pictures so we have a lot of publicity photos available. And I remembered I had given him that shirt. And I said, 'Do you still have it? Because here's the whole skyline of New York all around us.' And he knew right where it was, went and got it and put it on. And he just was comfortable being a New Yorker. And I suggested it because I knew he was really happy in New York and he really kind of described New York as the center of the world and said 'If I was living in the time of Rome, I would go to Rome. But I'm living in the time now, so I'll be in New York.'
Here's a picture of the actual shirt John work with the sleeves cut-off for the photo session. It was put on display by Yoko Ono for an Exhibition of John Lennon's New York years.
The photos of Lennon wearing the New York City shirt would of course gain even more meaning and notoriety after his murder in 1980 in New York.
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Today's customers are overwhelmed, overworked, and overstressed, and it seems that everyone from CEOs to soccer moms is short on time and inundated with information. As a result, despite the availability of 24/7 commerce and countless ways of engaging people in our multiscreen (mobile, TV, and PC) economy, companies find it more difficult than ever to claim even a fraction of the 1,440 minutes in their customers' precious 24 hours.
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Nick Spencer and Ryan Ottley announced as new creative team for Amazing Spider-Man
Submitted by Mike 'Ace' Maillaro on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 10:03
From Comicbook.com:
This June, Marvel will launch Amazing Spider-Man #1 from writer Nick Spencer (Secret Empire), artist Ryan Ottley (Invincible), inker Cliff Rathburn & colorist Laura Martin. The new series comes hot off the heels of former writer, Dan Slott's, historic ten year run with the series.
Ta-Nehisi Coates and Leinil Yu's Captain America to launch on July 4
On Independence Day, writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and artist Leinil Yu wield the shield.
Today, Coates made the announcement in The Atlantic, where he wrote about the challenge and opportunity of crafting such an iconic Marvel—and American—character.
Al Ewing and Joe Bennett's The Immortal Hulk added to Marvel Fresh Start
From Comicbook.com
Bruce Banner is returning as Marvel's Hulk for the company's fresh start, but this time he's not just incredible, he's immortal.
The Immortal Hulk will launch in May from writer Al Ewing (Avengers: No Surrender) and artist Joe Bennett. The series follows up on Hulk's heavily teased return in the pages of Avengers: No Surrender.
Multiple Man to return as part of Marvel's Fresh Start
It turns out you can't keep a good Multiple Man down. Marvel Comics will launch a new Multiple Man miniseries starring Jamie Madrox this July from writer Matthew Rosenberg (New Mutants: Dead Souls, Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey) and artist Andy MacDonald (Justice League of America), featuring covers by Marcos Martin.
The Longbox Short-List - Week of February 28, 2018
Wonder Woman 2 in the Works: How the Franchise Tapped into the Need for Strong Female Characters
Submitted by Bill Casticart on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 13:30
WONDER WOMAN was the superhero film no one expected, but we all agreed well deserved, reportedly earning more than $400,000,000, and was the 3rd highest grossing film of the year. It was tremendously well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it finally broke the DC curse of taking some of the most iconic and beloved comic book characters and producing severely underwhelming movies (the infamous Martha scene in the penultimate BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE movie arguably reached new levels of disappointing even diehard fans). It was immediately clear that WONDER WOMAN 2 had to happen. And it will.
Wonder Woman's Unexpected Success
Are we getting a new JLA/Avengers Crossover?
Submitted by Mike 'Ace' Maillaro on Sat, 02/24/2018 - 03:00
There was a fun little exchange between Scott Snyder and Jason Aaron on Twitter a few days ago:
It started with Scott Snyder saying:
Crazy excited for @jasonaaron on Avengers - going to be epic
Brian Michael Bendis: "Kara is a Huge Part of the New Superman Books"
When DC Comics brought in Brian Michael Bendis to take over writing duties on the Superman comics, they brought in arguably one of the best in the industry.
And he has big plans.
Not only will he be re-launching (sort of) the Superman comic book, but his story in Action Comics #1000 will be the foundation for much of what is changing going forward. He will also be penning a MAN OF STEEL weekly book in May which builds off of his story in the pages of the historical 1000th issue.
DC Completes Comics Award Sweeps; Ethan Van Sciver Best Comics Artist of 2017
Submitted by Critical Blast Staff on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 13:34
It's been a very good year this year for DC Comics at the annual Critical Blast awards.
First, they take the prize for Best Comic Book Storyline of 2017 with DARK NIGHTS: METAL.
Then they get more notoriety when BATMAN and MISTER MIRACLE SCRIBE, Tom King, is awarded Best Comics Writer of 2017.
Well, DC fans--the streak isn't over yet!
Titan Celebrates Mickey Spillane's 100th Birthday with All-New Mike Hammer Comic Book Series
To celebrate the centenary year of Mickey Spillane, Titan Comics is excited to announce Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer, a brand-new Hard Case Crime comic book series, based on a story originally written by Mickey Spillane and adapted by Max Allan Collins (Road To Perdition, Quarry's War) – coming in June 2018.
Following his debut novel, I, The Jury in 1947, Mickey Spillane became one of the best-selling novelists of all-time, with more than 225 million copies of his books sold internationally. Famed, yet controversial for the depictions of sex and violence in his novels, Spillane created Mike Hammer, one of the most famous of all fictional detectives, and even starred as Hammer in one of the many movies made from his books.
Critical Blast Readers Crown DC Comics' Tom King Best Comics Writer of 2017
Comics writers do a lot of double-duty. They generally aren't assigned one specific title, but they usually only shine for one.
This year was exceptional, however, in that several of our nominees for Best Comics Writer of 2017 were nominated for their work on more than one comic. Charles Soule came in for both ASTONISHING X-MEN and CURSE WORDS. David Walker was nominated for OCCUPY AVENGERS and LUKE CAGE.
Best Comic Book Storyline of 2017 Goes to DC Comics for Dark Nights: Metal
Submitted by Critical Blast Staff on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 07:43
If there was a motto to my life, it would probably be this: So many comic books, so little time.
2017 certainly had its share of memorable storylines. Valiant's BLOODSHOT: SALVATION reinvigorated the character. DC Comics' THE OZ EFFECT has people guessing about the identity of the enigmatic Mr. Oz, while PAST TIMES AT SUPER HERO HIGH was a fun adventure with the cartoon-version of some of our favorite super heroes (in high school). Over at Marvel, fans continue to fall in love with MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR, while SECRET EMPIRE set fandom on its ear with the idea of an evil Captain America taking over the country with Hydra.
And God Created Superheroes: Brian Bradley and The Anointed 7
Submitted by RJ Carter on Tue, 02/20/2018 - 13:37
One of the greatest things about an event like Wizard World is that no matter how many times you've been to a convention, there's always going to be someone new doing something new.
Such was the case when I bumped into Brian Bradley, president of Kingdom Comics and publisher of THE ANOINTED 7, a superhero team that's a combination of JUSTICE LEAGUE meets LEFT BEHIND. It's supernatural evil opposed by supernal good, as no less an entity than God Himself intervenes through human emissaries granted superhuman powers, like Samson but in four-color action.
To get the full scoop on The Anointed 7, we spoke with Brian to find out exactly who these people were, and what kind of world it is they inhabit.
Who are the Anointed 7?
The Anointed 7 are a group of seven individuals who have been anointed by God, with the purpose of standing against Lord Christopher and his violently aggressive new world order. They are a super-powered fighting force.
Marvel announces Fresh Start...their latest in a long series of Relaunches...
From Polygon:
New series, new creative teams, new directions and new beginnings, promises a short announcement video on Marvel Entertainment's YouTube account today.
Wonder Woman Takes Best Film, Gal Gadot Best Film Actor in Best of 2017 Readers' Poll
February is that month where we tell those we love how much we love them. Sure, some do that on Valentine's Day, and that's important. But here at Critical Blast, we use the whole month to pass the word along to those who create the movies, shows, comics and books we all hold so dear.
After taking votes all through January from you, our readers, the votes have been tabulated and we begin our series of announcements with the BEST FILM OF 2017. And since this year, the category shares so much with the BEST ACTOR OF 2017, we're offering them to you here as a two-fer!
The Hunt for Wolverine begins!
From Marvel:
Wolverine is back… or so it seems. Ever since MARVEL LEGACY #1, we've gotten glimpses of what appears to be Wolverine popping up across the Marvel Universe. But is it really Logan?
For a character with as rich a history as Wolverine — even though he sometimes couldn't remember it all himself — telling the tale of his potential return can't be contained to just one series. In April, THE HUNT FOR WOLVERINE #1 one-shot will be released, and then in May, four different four-part series will debut that will continue the story. As Wolverine's past comes back to haunt many a mutant, each story will harken back to an old school adventure.
The Infidel, Featuring Pigman: More Than You Think, and Makes You Think More
Submitted by RJ Carter on Mon, 02/12/2018 - 15:58
I first became aware of Bosch Fawstin's work when I reviewed TABLE FOR ONE back in 2004. I knew then that I would be seeing the name again, and when the book was nominated for an Eisner Award in 2005, I was proven correct.
It would over a dozen years for our paths to cross again, and during that time Fawstin had made the news by winning the controversial "Draw Mohammed" competition organized by Pamela Gellar and Robert Spencer. If you didn't know he won, it's probably because the more reported moments involved the attack on the event, and the editorializing that accompanied it.
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Adityanath's First Year in Power Was Disastrous for Farmers
Between unfulfilled promises of a farm loan waiver, an intensifying potato crisis and a massive hike in rural power tariffs, UP's farmers have had very little respite.
Representational image. Credit: PTI
Kabir Agarwal
Over the last one year, India has witnessed several farmers' protests with wide-ranging demands – remunerative prices for their produce, inclusion of more crops under the minimum support price (MSP) regime and loan-waivers. Uttar Pradesh too has seen several farmers' agitations, where region-specific demands of timely payment of sugarcane dues and government procurement of potatoes have been added to the national demands.
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in UP after an aggressive campaign last year that focused heavily on farmers. As the Adityanath-led government in the state completes one year, it makes sense to examine its performance in the agricultural sector.
Timely payment of sugarcane dues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kick-started his UP campaign from Meerut – in the heart of western UP's sugarcane belt – and made a big promise to sugarcane farmers, knowing how crucial their votes are for his party and how significant the issue of delayed payments from sugar mills is. "My sugarcane farmer does the hard work. The sugar mill owners are fat, but my farmer has nothing to gain. My government in UP will clear dues within 14 days," said Modi, implying that all sugarcane dues will be cleared within 14 days of the BJP government coming to power in the state. The party's manifesto worded the promise more practically: "In the future, sugarcane farmers will be paid within 14 days of selling their crop."
This promise was essentially a promise to uphold the law, as a provision for ensuring payments within 14 days already exists in the UP Sugarcane (Regulation of Supply and Purchase) Act of 1953.
However, it has all come to nought as farmers continue to struggle with sugarcane dues. "We are still not getting payment from the sugar mills on time. It takes at least two months for payments to reach us. This government has done nothing to change that," said Monu Choudhary, a sugarcane farmer in Sardhana.
Figures provided by the government tell the story. For the ongoing 2017-18 season, of the Rs 23,319 crore due, sugar mills in UP are yet to pay farmers 28% (Rs 6,691 crore). If the BJP's poll promise – or the letter of the law – was implemented, the total amount due almost six months after the crushing season began in UP would be substantially lower. Instead, even payments for the previous season, 2016-17 season, remain overdue as of today as 22% of the total amount due remains unpaid.
As The Wire has reported in the past, sugarcane farmers in UP continue to struggle for timely payments in much the same way as they have struggled under every regime.
During the campaign, the BJP promised that crop loans of small and marginal farmers will be waived if the party is voted to power. In his book How the BJP Wins, Prashant Jha wrote that Modi was not very keen on promising a farm loan waiver because he sees himself as being different from his predecessors and believes that the poor need to be treated as "independent agents who need to be empowered and enabled enough to compete on their own."
But surveys that external agencies had conducted on behalf of the party in UP suggested that there was substantial electoral gain to be had by promising a loan waiver, as it had the potential to swing approximately 3% of the votes in their favour. Thus, ideology was put aside for short-term electoral gain, and a farm loan waiver was promised.
Once voted to power, the Adityanath government in the state was quick to act too; it announced an allocation of Rs 36,000 crore for farm loan waivers in its first budget. The process was initiated in September 2017, when the government announced a farm loan waiver worth Rs 7,371 crore.
However, several farmers received waivers of just a few paise. According to government data, 11,000 farmers received loan waivers between Rs 1 and Rs 500.
Baliya Devi in Bijnor received a waiver of nine paise. "I did not even know that I owed that amount. If I could repay the entire one lakh, why would I not repay nine paise?" Devi told The Wire.
While waivers of this kind raised the count of farmers that 'received' a loan waiver, the total amount disbursed has been only slightly more than half of the initial target set in the budget. Initially, it was said that the loan waiver would cost the state exchequer Rs 36,000 crore. But, as yet, only Rs 20,596 crore worth of loans have been waived off.
Failure to deal with the potato crisis
Early on in its tenure, the BJP government in UP was faced with protests by potato farmers who were only able to fetch a price of Rs 200-250 per quintal, as against a cost of production of around Rs 500 per quintal. As a response to the crisis, the UP government announced that it will buy one lakh tonnes of potatoes from farmers at Rs 487 per quintal. The move was aimed at pushing market prices northwards.
However, within days of the announcement, farmers hit the streets again, complaining that government officials at procurement centres were being unreasonably picky with the size and shape of the potatoes that they were procuring, and that most of the produce was being turned away. Eventually, it turned out, the government only procured 13,000 tonnes of potatoes – 13% of the procurement promised and less than 1% of UP's total potato output in the year.
UP chief minister Adityanath. Credit: PTI
The government failed to address the situation in the beginning, and as the situation worsened over the course of the year, even cold storages started dumping potatoes on the streets. Farmers store a part of their produce in cold storages to make staggered sales through the year as and when prices rise. But, in the previous year, prices never rose above Rs 300 per quintal and farmers would have had to pay a higher price for transportation and cold storage rental if they were to return to pick up their produce and transport it to a mandi for sale.
Massive hike in rural power tariffs
As farmers were reeling due to the BJP government's inability to fulfil its election promises and deal with farm crises, the government announced a massive power tariff hike. The hike was particularly severe in rural areas, as tariffs increased by up to 150%. It remained relatively more forgiving of urban consumers and left industrial tariffs untouched. Interestingly, the consultation process for this massive power tariff hike in rural areas excluded rural folk entirely, as of the four public meetings held, none were held in rural UP.
The power tariff hike also included a massive hike in charges for tubewells meant for irrigation purposes. The fixed charges and the minimum charges have been doubled, and the variable per unit charges have been increased by 75%. Now, a ten BHP tube-well used in summer months costs the farmer Rs 950 a month on an average, instead of Rs 500 per month under the older tariffs.
As The Wire has pointed out earlier, this massive power tariff hike in rural areas would prove to be a substantial burden on farmers in the state who on an average earn Rs 5,000 a month. "Now, an average farmer will be spending 30-35% of his income on electricity. And these are average figures, the income for many households is much lower than 5,000," Sudhir Panwar, president of the farmer organisation Kisan Jagriti Manch, had told The Wire at the time.
Stray cattle menace
One of the first administrative decisions Adityanath made as chief minister was to close down 'illegal' slaughterhouses and ban mechanised slaughter. As a result, most meat markets in the state shut down and thus, demand for animals for slaughter fell drastically. Gau rakshaks felt emboldened with Adityanath – a Hindutva hardliner – at the helm and increased the intensity and scale of their 'operations'. The rural mandis – where farmers bring their cattle to sell to traders primarily for slaughter – suffered because supply fell as farmers feared gau raksha units would intercept them on the way, and demand fell as traders could no longer slaughter cattle for meat.
In the past, cattle which could no longer be used on the farm were sold by farmers at the mandis for slaughter for a sizeable sum. That no longer being an option, farmers were forced to hold on to unproductive cattle and spend on their upkeep. With farmers barely managing their own upkeep, several farmers let the cattle go, who then wandered in fields looking for food and ended up destroying standing crops.
The UP government's overzealousness in cracking down on slaughterhouses and the impunity it granted to gau raksha units has led to a stray cattle menace which has piled on the misery of farmers already suffering from structural issues in agriculture and a government machinery unwilling to address the problems.


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Q: Python CGI - GET form, typing in an address in browser giving the correct page I'm trying to make a website using python with CGI. This website is very basic, all it has is login, logout and display data from a database using sqlite.
I was wondering how would I create a hyperlink to a page displaying a message returned from the database using a GET form with no submit button? The hyperlink would be something like:
www.test.com/cgi-bin/test.py?message=id

Where the id is equal to an item returned from a list (which has the id and message) from a database. So when I type into the browser say, message=23, it will display that message on a page alone or when I create a hyperlink with the query string message=43, it will display the message with ID 43.
I've looked at this tutorial (Simple URL example: get method part): http://www.tutorialspoint.com/python/python_cgi_programming.htm
But I don't know how I would get rid of the submit button with the values being from the database and appended to the URL. (test.py?foo=bar)
Hopefully I have explained everything clearly.

A: A URL is a URL. It doesn't matter if you generate it by typing it in, clicking a link, or submitting a form (with method=GET).
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Update based on the understanding that the question is actually:

How do I read the query string in a CGI script written in Python?

import cgi
form = cgi.FieldStorage()
messageid = form.getvalue("message")


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A growing number of Team Kilimanjaro's climbers are nowadays climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for charity. While of course many of our climbers will climb Kilimanjaro with us without our necessarily knowing that they are raising money for charity while they climb, we suggest that it may nonetheless be in the interests of their cause to let us know, if they are happy to do so. Indeed, for some climbers the knowledge that climbing Kilimanjaro for charity may allow them to offset some of their own fundraising costs may be instrumental in their decision to climb, if they are in any doubt at the outset as to whether they are in a suitable position to finance their proposed fundraising trip.
Once a climber has decided which charity they wish to climb for, they simply complete our fundraiser's registration form. This form requires the climber to submit an image that they wish to be featured on their campaign page, and compose a short piece of text about themselves and their campaign.
Once we receive the completed form, we then begin work on creating a customised campaign page for the fundraising climber and email a link to this page for them to post on their Facebook page (if they have one), or simply to share in turn with family, friends and work colleagues.
There are two schemes in which prospective Kilimanjaro fund raisers may be interested, that operate under Team Kilimanjaro's aegis. Option 1 serves climbers who have already chosen a charity for which they wish to climb, and allows the climber to receive only limited assistance from TK, whereas Option 2 is dedicated to climbers who are still looking for a suitable beneficiary, would like to support a cause that is of benefit to the Tanzanian people, and are therefore happy to dedicate their campaign to one of the three Tanzanian charities that we work with, and value the opportunity to have their costs significantly subsidised.
If climbers can evidence that they have raised in excess of USD 17 per day spent on the mountain (or currency equivalent) for a local charity of their own choosing, we will refund USD 17 per fundraiser per day of the climb cost. Therefore, assuming for example that a climber books a 7 day trek and raises in excess of USD 119, we will refund them USD 119.
In order to receive this refund, while a climber is in Arusha, we need to see evidence that this amount has been raised and given to the nominated charity. On receipt of this evidence we will then make a cash refund of the quoted amount direct to the climber.
Where climbers are not able to provide this evidence, or where they choose to have the refund payment made by any means other than in person as cash, they must accept that while we will instruct payment of the full amount, the amount they receive will be less than the full amount, if the chosen method applies its own transfer / transaction fees. In this instance, Team Kilimanjaro will not be liable for any shortfall against the quoted amount and, typically, these transfer costs may constitute a significant fraction of the amount being transferred.
Under this option, and in line with Charity Commission guidelines, the charity will use a maximum of 49% of whatever sum is raised by fundraising / sponsorship to pay for the climb, with the remaining 51% remaining with the charity.
Therefore, if a climber wants to climb at no personal expense, and assuming for example 4 people book to climb the 7 Day TK Rongai route at $2,549 per person and have no additional or upgraded accommodation requests, if they were able to raise $5,202 they would then pay this amount to Nanapai who we would invoice $2,430 for the discounted climb cost (with TK contributing $119), and Nanapai would keep the balance for their charitable causes, and there would be no personal payment necessary from the climber towards their climb costs. The climber would, of course, have to cover their own flights, visas, and any costs not normally included in a TK climb.
Similarly, if a climber is able to raise $2,000, then $980 could be used towards their climb costs, with the balance of $1,020 going to charity. In this case, as the climb costs are $2,549 per person, the climber would personally only need to pay the additional $1,569 (as TK would contribute $119 towards the fundraiser's costs).
In the case of a very successful fundraising campaign, if a climber is able to raise $10,000, this would be paid to the charity, who we would invoice for the $2,430 climb cost, and $7,570 would be kept by them for charitable causes.
Obviously, while many have a very purist attitude towards fundraising and would like 100% of all the money that they raise to go directly towards the charitable work of the organisation they are supporting, and may therefore have qualms about a charity-subsidized fundraising system, they should please be assured that generally speaking most charities that claim that 100% of funds raised are used exclusively and directly for the cause intended, will usually need to have achieved some rather specious semantical trickery in order to maintain these claims, or else be staffed entirely by volunteers, enjoy free rent, electricity, transport, etc, etc.
We are therefore very happy to work with Ikirwa School and would encourage climbers to consider very seriously supporting them.
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HomeSportsCasey is seeking more national teams in Ireland after a "learning curve"...
Casey is seeking more national teams in Ireland after a "learning curve" last year
By emmabrown
THIS SUNDAY is exactly a year since Craig Casey made his Irish debut against Italy and he hopes to add number five the day before, with the same opposition in Dublin for another six-nation clash.
The 22-year-old Casey came off the bench to play briskly in Rome a year ago when he won his first test match, three more times since Ireland, including his first start against the US last summer.
Jamieson Gibson-Park and Connor Murray have hampered his chances of furthering with Ireland, but Casey is right in the fight for a place in Andy Farrell's 23rd round this weekend against the Italians.
These days in the camp of Ireland Limerick feels much more at home and also feels that he has developed as a player.
"I think I've really improved in all areas," Casey says. "I think I've become a lot calmer on the field, a lot less crazy, just clearer in my head what I want to do with decisions and things like that, but I'm still playing at a certain pace.
"I think it's one of the biggest learning curves I've had, just trying to be calm in making decisions. Not everything has to be at a million miles per hour. "
Not taking a direct part in Ireland's first two six-nation games against Wales and France, Casey was released back to Munster last weekend for a good start to his province's home win over Edinburgh.
It was a transition back to a red T-shirt that made him feel comfortable.
"It's definitely not easy to go back and mix the two systems and get back to speed with what Munster wants to do this week and the like," Casey explains.
"But the guys in Münster were great, they wrote to me when we came back on Sunday, sent out a game plan, sheets and the like, plays.
Casey celebrates with Simon Zeb of Munster.
Source: Ben Brady / INPHO
"So it was easy to fit in. The training went well. You're obviously trying to incorporate some of the things you've learned in camp into your game, but also into the games of the guys around you so you can fit into them.
"So it was good, I really enjoyed coming back to play a bit. Always want to play as many games as possible, so it was great to come back and we won. It didn't help that we played in the storm, but it was still good. "
At one point of Munster's victory Casey with one hand threw a reverse unload at Calvin Nash, just managed to pick up the ball before it was sent to touch, but it reduces that moment of silky skill.
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"I think I'm working on it, but I don't fall in and the like. You just supported yourself, and Calvin called for that, so it was good. "
Now Casey is hoping to get another chance in the green jersey as he seeks to put pressure on the established pair of Gibson Park and Murray.
"I know the workouts are going well for me," he says. "I am happy with the way I trained, but obviously there are still areas that need to be worked on.
"When you go home to Münster, like last week, I needed to perform and try to do my best for this week. So hope I did that.
"I mean, every day I try to put pressure on two guys. Justice to them is two ninth grade.
"I studied at Moore for the last four years in Münster, trying to push him every day and obviously beat him.
"Back then, Jamo, I only worked with him last year, but it was also great to work with him. But I definitely want to push them and try to get more caps ".
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