Planning News – 30 August 2019

Guidance published for s.78 appeals
The Planning Inspectorate has published new guidance for the submission of the Statement of Case and Statement of Common Ground for s.78 appeals. There is also a new process for each.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Garden town approved in the South West
Somerset and West Taunton Council has granted approval for 2,000 new homes, which will be part of a new community.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Mixed-use plan submitted for Bristol
A mixed-use regeneration plan that includes homes and a secondary school has been submitted to Bristol City Council.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

£41m for West Midlands housing
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has secured £41 million to help ‘unlock’ former industrial land for housing.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Javid announces £600m for housing
Chancellor Sajid Javid has announced that up to 50,000 new homes are to be delivered in England through investment of a further £600 million from the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF).
Laura Edgar, The Planner

News round-up
A round-up of planning news

• Last chance to book European Biennial conference tickets
• Tremor at Lancashire fracking site
• Affordable housing for Coalville residents
• Bristol to develop low-carbon development
• Agreement signed on Ayrshire harbour plan
  Laura Edgar, The Planner