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STAT Planning recently brought together its team, clients and professional contacts for a Summer Soiree celebrating the continued growth and achievements of the practice. Held at The Magic Garden in Nottingham, the event provided an opportunity to thank many of the...

STAT Planning is pleased to welcome Ariba Waseem to the team as our new Graduate Town Planner. Ariba recently completed her Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Sheffield and joins the practice as she begins her career in town planning....

STAT Planning has secured unanimous approval from Newark and Sherwood District Council for a Stage 1 Permission in Principle (PiP) application for a new residential dwelling in Walesby. The application presented a number of interesting planning considerations, with...

The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has been published, introducing more than a simple update to national planning policy. The new Framework represents a significant change in how policy is structured and applied, with potential implications for...

STAT Planning has secured Full Planning Permission on behalf of Langcroft Developments for a new residential development on brownfield land at Pond Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. The scheme will deliver 100% affordable housing, providing new apartments specifically for...

From 6 August 2026, several important changes to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) exemptions will come into effect, following updates announced by the UK Government. The changes are expected to reduce the number of developments requiring BNG assessments, particularly...

STAT Planning is delighted to welcome Nicola Banks to the team as our new Administrator, a newly created role that reflects the continued growth of the business. With more than 28 years' experience in administration and personal assistant roles, Nicola brings a wealth...

STAT Planning is delighted to announce that Associate Town Planner Jessica Hird MRTPI has been shortlisted for Emerging Property Person of the Year at the East Midlands Property Dinner Awards 2026, organised by Insider Media. The award recognises rising stars within...

STAT Planning is proud to announce that it has successfully achieved certification to three internationally recognised ISO standards: ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety). Achieving these...

STAT Planning's Associate Planner, Jessica Hird, has been featured by Architecture Today as part of its "Tomorrow's Clients at UKREiiF" series, sharing her thoughts on planning, collaboration and the future of the profession. In the interview, Jessica discusses what...