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Discretionary Permitting: What Homeowners Need to Know

Santa Cruz Architect

The discretionary permitting process is often used by local governments to ensure that proposed land uses are compatible with existing land uses, and that they do not pose an undue risk to public health, safety, or welfare. as to whether or not the permit should be granted. as to whether or not the permit should be granted.

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Converting Commercial Property to Residential Property – Permitted Development Rights Explained

The Architecture Designs

It has recently been confirmed by the UK government that they will be implementing a new permitted development right (PDR) which will enable many business and commercial properties (defined as Class E) to be converted to residential use (defined as Class C) without planning permission being required.

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Full funding secured for US tallest skyscraper says developer

Deezen

We will be first getting a grading and infrastructure permit," said Matteson, who has reportedly partnered with local construction consultants Thinkbox and engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti for the tower. And then we will get a building permit in September.

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Govan wet basin to host 170m warship assembly hall

Urban Realm

BAE Systems will host a live consultation later this afternoon on plans to infill a wet basin at Govan to permit the erection of a 170m long shipbuilding assembly hall. As part of the defence contractor's 23-hectare surface ships campus at Govan Road, the work will permit the construction of ships longer than 75m fully under cover.

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FYI, new home coming soon

Brandon Donnelly

However, they want to change the bylaw to ensure that future ‘garden suites’ can’t be built without community consultation and an environmental assessment,” said a news release from a number of residents in the area that was sent to Toronto media outlets including Beach Metro Community News last week. This raises some interesting questions.

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Shawlands Arcade reimagined as a high density green lung

Urban Realm

Updated plans to redevelop Shawlands Arcade have been shared at a second-stage consultation event helmed by the current owners, Clydebuilt LP. This blank slate approach will permit the pavement.

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Marilyn Monroe’s Final Home Is Temporarily Saved From Demolition

Dwell

Los Angeles preservation aficionados flew into action when news of an impending demo permit hit last week. When news of a recently issued demolition permit for Marilyn Monroe’s one time Los Angeles home hit the web late last week, fans and preservation aficionados alike immediately got up in arms.

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