Business Location Services Ltd (BLS) was formed in 1987 and provides a multi-disciplinary approach to delivering sustainable development solutions in the following areas:Town Planning,Urban Regeneration,Property Consultancy,Economic Development,Grant Funding,Project Management https://www.bls.co.uk/latest-news 2026-01-29T07:07:48+00:00 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management 2026-01-26T11:12:55+00:00 2026-01-26T11:12:55+00:00 https://www.bls.co.uk/latest-news/item/118-planning-permission-granted-for-the-conversion-of-former-chapel-building-to-a-residential-building owner owner@purplepenguinmedia.co.uk

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>Business Location Services Ltd have successfully obtained full detailed planning permission for the conversion of a former chapel building to a residential dwelling on land west of Gluvian, Flamank Farm, Mawgan Porth.&nbsp; The proposal provided this high quality and sensitive conversion of the historic building in a countryside location.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>Business Location Services Ltd have successfully obtained full detailed planning permission for the conversion of a former chapel building to a residential dwelling on land west of Gluvian, Flamank Farm, Mawgan Porth.&nbsp; The proposal provided this high quality and sensitive conversion of the historic building in a countryside location.&nbsp;</p></div> 2025-12-12T10:59:09+00:00 2025-12-12T10:59:09+00:00 https://www.bls.co.uk/latest-news/item/117-planning-appeal-allowed-for-housing-development-in-brixham owner owner@purplepenguinmedia.co.uk

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>BLS have won a planning appeal for a development of 28 residential dwellings on a site at St Mary's Road, Brixham following a refusal of planning permission by Torbay Borough Council.&nbsp; Planning permission was granted by the Secretary of State following a planning appeal which was undertaken by BLS on behalf of Westcountry Land Enterprises (South West) Ltd (Appeal Reference APP/X1165/W/25/3368343).&nbsp;</p> <p>Notwithstanding Torbay Borough Council can only demonstrate a 1.7 year housing land supply and the site was allocated for housing development in the Brixham Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan, the Council refused planning permission.&nbsp; The appeal decision highlights fundamental issues in how planning applications for housing are being processed in Torbay and why the Council has a woeful track record in the delivery of housing.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>BLS have won a planning appeal for a development of 28 residential dwellings on a site at St Mary's Road, Brixham following a refusal of planning permission by Torbay Borough Council.&nbsp; Planning permission was granted by the Secretary of State following a planning appeal which was undertaken by BLS on behalf of Westcountry Land Enterprises (South West) Ltd (Appeal Reference APP/X1165/W/25/3368343).&nbsp;</p> <p>Notwithstanding Torbay Borough Council can only demonstrate a 1.7 year housing land supply and the site was allocated for housing development in the Brixham Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan, the Council refused planning permission.&nbsp; The appeal decision highlights fundamental issues in how planning applications for housing are being processed in Torbay and why the Council has a woeful track record in the delivery of housing.&nbsp;</p></div> 2025-11-11T10:27:27+00:00 2025-11-11T10:27:27+00:00 https://www.bls.co.uk/latest-news/item/116-new-industrial-units-approved-on-the-wheal-jane-earth-science-park-near-truro owner owner@purplepenguinmedia.co.uk

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>BLS on behalf of Brownfield Investments have successfully obtained full detailed planning permission for the demolition of existing industrial units and erection of 4 replacement industrial units within the E Use Class (excluding E(a) and E(b) sub classes) on the Wheal Jane Earth Science Park, Baldhu, Truro, TR3 6ED.&nbsp; BLS undertook the coordination, preparation and submission of the planning application.&nbsp; The scheme involves the provision of high quality business space at the Wheal Jane Earth Science Park and will make a positive contribution to the local economy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>BLS on behalf of Brownfield Investments have successfully obtained full detailed planning permission for the demolition of existing industrial units and erection of 4 replacement industrial units within the E Use Class (excluding E(a) and E(b) sub classes) on the Wheal Jane Earth Science Park, Baldhu, Truro, TR3 6ED.&nbsp; BLS undertook the coordination, preparation and submission of the planning application.&nbsp; The scheme involves the provision of high quality business space at the Wheal Jane Earth Science Park and will make a positive contribution to the local economy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div> 2025-10-07T10:17:46+01:00 2025-10-07T10:17:46+01:00 https://www.bls.co.uk/latest-news/item/115-planning-permission-in-principle-granted-for-five-dwellings-in-falmouth owner owner@purplepenguinmedia.co.uk

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>BLS have successfully obtained planning permission in principle on behalf of Westcountry Land (Kergilliack) Ltd for the erection of upto five dwellings on land north of Hillhead Road, Kergilliack, Falmouth with the reference PA25/06176.&nbsp; The development provides for the erection of five detached dwellings.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>BLS have successfully obtained planning permission in principle on behalf of Westcountry Land (Kergilliack) Ltd for the erection of upto five dwellings on land north of Hillhead Road, Kergilliack, Falmouth with the reference PA25/06176.&nbsp; The development provides for the erection of five detached dwellings.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div> 2025-09-29T10:30:58+01:00 2025-09-29T10:30:58+01:00 https://www.bls.co.uk/latest-news/item/114-planning-permission-for-four-dwellings-at-fraddon owner owner@purplepenguinmedia.co.uk

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>BLS, on behalf of Mr A. Whetter, provided town planning advice in respect of the planning permission for the construction of four dwellings on land south of No. 17 Heather Meadow, Fraddon, with the reference PA25/03870.&nbsp; The application site comprised land outside of the settlement boundary identified in the St Enoder Neighbourhood Plan.&nbsp; However, given that Cornwall Council does not have a five year housing land supply, the housing policies of the Cornwall Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan are out of date and the presumption in favour of the tilted balance in paragraph 11(d)(ii) of the NPPF is engaged.&nbsp; Accordingly the benefits of the application, by increasing the housing supply, outweighed any harm and the application was compliant with the NPPF and the development plan and planning permission was granted.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>BLS, on behalf of Mr A. Whetter, provided town planning advice in respect of the planning permission for the construction of four dwellings on land south of No. 17 Heather Meadow, Fraddon, with the reference PA25/03870.&nbsp; The application site comprised land outside of the settlement boundary identified in the St Enoder Neighbourhood Plan.&nbsp; However, given that Cornwall Council does not have a five year housing land supply, the housing policies of the Cornwall Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan are out of date and the presumption in favour of the tilted balance in paragraph 11(d)(ii) of the NPPF is engaged.&nbsp; Accordingly the benefits of the application, by increasing the housing supply, outweighed any harm and the application was compliant with the NPPF and the development plan and planning permission was granted.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div> 2025-09-29T10:11:21+01:00 2025-09-29T10:11:21+01:00 https://www.bls.co.uk/latest-news/item/113-planning-permission-for-90-dwellings-23-affordable-granted-in-roche owner owner@purplepenguinmedia.co.uk

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>BLS, acting on behalf of Westcountry Land (Kenwyn) Ltd have successfully obtained planning permission for 90 houses (23 affordable) on land outside of the settlement boundary of Roche.&nbsp; The application was an outline planning consent with access, scale, layout and appearance with landscaping reserved.&nbsp; BLS undertook the preparation and submission of the application.&nbsp; Given that Cornwall Council no longer has a five year supply of housing land, and the Neighbourhood Plan is out of date, the presumption in favour of sustainable development and the tilted balance was applied with paragraph 11(d)(ii) of the NPPF engaged.&nbsp; Substantial weight was given to the benefits associated with increasing the housing land supply in a sustainable location, with any harm being outweighed by the benefits arising from the proposal.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>BLS, acting on behalf of Westcountry Land (Kenwyn) Ltd have successfully obtained planning permission for 90 houses (23 affordable) on land outside of the settlement boundary of Roche.&nbsp; The application was an outline planning consent with access, scale, layout and appearance with landscaping reserved.&nbsp; BLS undertook the preparation and submission of the application.&nbsp; Given that Cornwall Council no longer has a five year supply of housing land, and the Neighbourhood Plan is out of date, the presumption in favour of sustainable development and the tilted balance was applied with paragraph 11(d)(ii) of the NPPF engaged.&nbsp; Substantial weight was given to the benefits associated with increasing the housing land supply in a sustainable location, with any harm being outweighed by the benefits arising from the proposal.&nbsp;</p></div> 2025-09-25T10:30:39+01:00 2025-09-25T10:30:39+01:00 https://www.bls.co.uk/latest-news/item/112-planning-permission-granted-for-a-solar-pv-array-at-the-bowood-hotel-and-golf-club-camelford owner owner@purplepenguinmedia.co.uk

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>BLS, acting on behalf of the Bowood Hotel and Golf Club Ltd, have successfully obtained planning permission for the installation of the solar pv array at the Bowood Hotel and Golf Club, Lanteglos, Camelford.&nbsp; BLS undertook the coordination, preparation and submission of the planning application.&nbsp; The proposal will generate 189kw of renewable electricity and will contribute to meeting the energy demand of the hotel and golf club enhancing the sustainability of the facility.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>BLS, acting on behalf of the Bowood Hotel and Golf Club Ltd, have successfully obtained planning permission for the installation of the solar pv array at the Bowood Hotel and Golf Club, Lanteglos, Camelford.&nbsp; BLS undertook the coordination, preparation and submission of the planning application.&nbsp; The proposal will generate 189kw of renewable electricity and will contribute to meeting the energy demand of the hotel and golf club enhancing the sustainability of the facility.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div> 2025-06-16T13:18:06+01:00 2025-06-16T13:18:06+01:00 https://www.bls.co.uk/latest-news/item/111-planning-permission-granted-for-four-dwellings-in-heamoor-penzance owner owner@purplepenguinmedia.co.uk

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>Business Location Services Ltd, acting on behalf of Property Star Investments Ltd, have successfully obtained planning permission for the demolition of existing garages and erection of four dwellings on land off Bolitho Road, Heamoor, Penzance.&nbsp; BLS undertook the coordination, preparation and submission of the full detailed planning application to Cornwall Council.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>Business Location Services Ltd, acting on behalf of Property Star Investments Ltd, have successfully obtained planning permission for the demolition of existing garages and erection of four dwellings on land off Bolitho Road, Heamoor, Penzance.&nbsp; BLS undertook the coordination, preparation and submission of the full detailed planning application to Cornwall Council.&nbsp;</p></div> 2025-05-20T11:22:41+01:00 2025-05-20T11:22:41+01:00 https://www.bls.co.uk/latest-news/item/110-planning-permission-granted-following-a-planning-appeal-for-the-erection-of-32-dwellings-at-church-view-farm-tuckingmill-camborne owner owner@purplepenguinmedia.co.uk

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>BLS have successfully obtained full detailed planning permission following a planning appeal to the Secretary of State for the erection of 32 dwellings on land at Church View Farm, Tuckingmill, Camborne.&nbsp; BLS previously undertook the preparation and submission of the planning application, which was refused by Cornwall Council despite an officer recommendation for approval.&nbsp; BLS undertook the preparation and submission of the planning appeal.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Appeal Reference is:&nbsp;APP/D0840/W/24/3350861.</p></div>

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>BLS have successfully obtained full detailed planning permission following a planning appeal to the Secretary of State for the erection of 32 dwellings on land at Church View Farm, Tuckingmill, Camborne.&nbsp; BLS previously undertook the preparation and submission of the planning application, which was refused by Cornwall Council despite an officer recommendation for approval.&nbsp; BLS undertook the preparation and submission of the planning appeal.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Appeal Reference is:&nbsp;APP/D0840/W/24/3350861.</p></div> 2025-02-24T12:09:29+00:00 2025-02-24T12:09:29+00:00 https://www.bls.co.uk/latest-news/item/109-class-ma-application-for-the-change-of-use-from-offices-to-9-residential-flats-in-the-centre-of-saltash owner owner@purplepenguinmedia.co.uk

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>Business Location Services Ltd have successfully obtained prior approval planning permission for the change of use of existing office building within Class E (commercial, business and service) to Class C3 (dwellinghouse) use.&nbsp; The application site was located at 74-94 Fore St, Saltash and involves the conversion of an existing office building to 9 residential flats.&nbsp; BLS undertook the coordination, preparation and submission of the Class MA prior approval application.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>Business Location Services Ltd have successfully obtained prior approval planning permission for the change of use of existing office building within Class E (commercial, business and service) to Class C3 (dwellinghouse) use.&nbsp; The application site was located at 74-94 Fore St, Saltash and involves the conversion of an existing office building to 9 residential flats.&nbsp; BLS undertook the coordination, preparation and submission of the Class MA prior approval application.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div>