Planning news – 19 December 2019

Runway at Southampton Airport could be extended
Southampton Airport has submitted an application to Eastleigh Borough Council for the extension of its runway by 164 metres.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Sevenoaks successful in hostel enforcement trial
Woolwich Crown Court has fined the owners of a hostel in Swanley £14,000 for failing to comply with two planning enforcement notices.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Plans for development near River Tyne submitted
A planning application for a residential-led mixed-use development that would be located on the banks of the River Tyne has been submitted to Gateshead Council.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Welsh clean air plan targets public spaces
Hard on the heels of last week’s climate change strategy, environment minister Lesley Griffiths has published a draft clean air plan for Wales.
Roger Milne, The Planner

Decline in number of social homes sold in 2018
In 2018/19, 19,389 social homes were sold – a 12 per cent decline on the number sold in 2017/18, according to government statistics.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

News round-up
A round-up of planning news.

• Membury plan to be consulted on
• Lichfield wins biodiversity model award
• Caddick transforms printworks in Leeds
• Planning application for office development in Edinburgh submitted
• The London Assembly makes recommendations on planning process
• Future Homes Standard consultation extended
  Laura Edgar, The Planner