Insights

Planning permission granted for UK's largest lithium extraction facility

Weardale Lithium has gained unanimous approval at planning committee for its planned lithium extraction facility at Eastgate, County Durham. IC Planning have led the planning strategy on this significant regeneration and mineral extraction proposal.

Planning approval for new Build to Rent scheme in Sunderland City Centre

A brilliant start to the year for IC Planning with unanimous approval at planning committee for a fantastic BTR scheme at Farringdon Row, a key part of the Riverside Sunderland Masterplan. IC Planning is delighted to have assisted Placefirst on another site in the North East, working with an excellent project team.

Construction of new skills and training hub in Loftus makes progress

Contractor Brims Construction is making excellent progress on the construction of a new educational skills and training centre in Loftus, Redcar and Cleveland. IC Planning helped secure planning permission for the development in February 2023.

Planning Approved for refurbishment and expansion at Rockliffe Hall Hotel

IC Planning is delighted to have helped Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort secure planning permission for a new standalone fine dining restaurant and listed building consent for a complete refurbishment and reconfiguration of the main hotel.

Exciting progress for Placefirst on-site at Benwell Dene

Contractors Lovell and Applebridge have successfully completed the first phase of foundation works at Benwell Dene in Newcastle. IC Planning worked on behalf of Placefirst to secure full planning permission in July 2023 for the development of 146 new homes.

IC Planning attends Property+Padel Conference

IC Planning attended the Property+Padel Conference in Canary Wharf in October. The event discussed the challenges navigating the planning system for the UK's fastest growing sport. IC Planning is actively working with clients on new sits across the country.

Three applications submitted for Battery Energy Storage Systems

IC Planning has submitted three planning applications for BESS on behalf of Fig Power in Newcastle, Gateshead and North Somerset. If approved, this will provide a combined total of 210MW of essential energy storage to support the National Grid.

Erin celebrates first year at IC Planning

This week marks one year since Erin joined IC Planning back in September 2023 having graduated from Newcastle University and gained early career experience working for a local planning authority. Erin has become an integral member of the team providing support on a wide variety of projects.

Placefirst begins construction of new Build-to-Rent homes in Newcastle

Construction work has started at Benwell Dene. The development will provide 146 much needed new homes, transforming a brownfield site into a vibrant new neighborhood. IC Planning worked on behalf of Placefirst to secure full planning permission in July 2023.

Planning approval for new staff accommodation in Glenridding

IC Planning has secured approval for new staff accommodation for The Ullswater Inn in Glenridding, on behalf of the Inn Collection Group. The approval will help ICG recruit and retain staff, in turn supporting the local economy.

Construction work begins on new housing in Salford

After IC Planning gained full planning permission in March 2024, construction is set to begin on a Council-led housing site in Ordsall, Salford. The site will deliver 274 homes, 40% of which will be affordable.