Planning news – 10 September 2020

Affordable housing prospectus published
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has launched the prospectus for the government’s affordable housing programme, which was announced in the Budget in March.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Local authorities to get cash to clean up dirty air
A new round of government funding has been made available to English local authorities for projects that seek to improve air quality.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Brexit: Government to fast-track development of temporary lorry parks
An order has been published granting temporary planning permission for land to be used in processing lorries entering and leaving Great Britain from January 2021.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Heat pumps key to reducing capital’s emissions
Heat pumps have a critical role to play in tackling emissions from buildings in London as well as delivering the mayor’s 2030 net-zero ambitions.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

£45m boost for housing in Cardiff Capital Region
The local authorities involved in the Cardiff Capital Region City Deal have launched a new £45 million fund to help stimulate the housing market in areas where there has been little new residential development.
Roger Milne, The Planner

News round-up

• Hertsmere revises local plan timetable
• Build-to-rent scheme approved in Gravesend
• Plans for student accommodation submitted in East London
• Firm selected for Runcorn scheme
• Rental homes approved in Brighton & Hove

Laura Edgar, The Planner