On September 22, 2024, the UK government’s Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government released the Planning Reform Working Paper: Brownfield Passport. The proposed “brownfield passport” is designed to reduce lengthy…

In a significant turn of events, a decision to greenlight the UK’s largest solar farm, Sunnica Energy Farm, has sparked both enthusiasm and dissent. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s recent approval of the approximately 1,011-hectare solar scheme,…

Following the opening of a public consultation by the new government, the term grey belt has now been defined in the recently issued draft changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), as part of the proposed reforms and changes to the…

With the upcoming general election, Halletec Environmental were at the recent hustings in Market Drayton to learn more about the political candidates for our local community. At Halletec, we recognise the importance of working closely with councils,…

In a bid to address the country’s chronic housing shortage, major parties have announced significant plans to build new homes and revamp existing…

New permitted development (PD) rights that allow for the conversion of agricultural buildings into residential and commercial properties without a full planning…

Please note our office will close down for the Christmas break on Friday the 23rd December and reopening on Tuesday January 3rd 2023. From all at Halletec we wish you a Merry Christmas!

On behalf of a landowner Halletec successfully identified and proved an estimated 6.5mt+ sand and gravel deposit in the South West, then succeeded in getting it allocated in the recently adopted Minerals Local Plan. In late summer of 2020, we…

After more than 11 years of service, earlier this year Davina Bridge decided to seek new challenges elsewhere. While she will be missed, this has provided the opportunity for Alison Bellian to join us recently. Alison brings a wealth of experience…