Planning Application Volumes Recover, Says Barbour ABI

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(Free-Press-Release.com) June 30, 2011 -- However most of this recovery is driven by homeowner and other small applications.

Barbour ABI is a UK based company that reports on 100% of planning applications. Our core business is supplying construction industry professionals with analysis, trends and construction leads.

Adam Valentine, Content Director, says: “The recovery seen in planning application volumes in 2010 has continued into 2011, largely driven by homeowners choosing to stay put and develop their own homes rather than move. The effects of this increase in plan app volumes are even greater when you consider that the changes to permitted development in 2008 effectively removed some home developments from the planning system. Allowing for this adjustment to the figures we’re seeing pre-recession levels of plans being submitted, which is obviously great news for the industry.”

About Barbour ABI

We are the leading provider of construction intelligence products, providing UK companies with sales leads, contact data, CRM software and market intelligence. Our reputation is built and maintained by our in house team of market researchers who have excellent working relationships with planning authorities and other relevant information providers – this comprehensive approach means that we research and report on 100% of planning applications in the UK. These unique credentials mean we can tell our customers about the ‘who, what and where’ about every UK construction project, taking the guesswork out of their sales and marketing strategies. Barbour ABI is part of UBM Built Environment - UBM plc’s specialist media division focusing on the Architecture, Construction, Interiors and Property markets worldwide.

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