Planning news – 24 September 2020

Research urges government to build 75,000 modular homes a year
The government should set a target of building 75,000 modular homes a year to create jobs and tackle climate change, according to latest research.
The Planner

Jenrick makes key design and heritage appointments
Nicholas Boys Smith is to establish the design body tasked with driving up design standards in England’s planning system, while Charles O’Brien is the new listing heritage adviser.
The Planner

Bristol Airport lodges appeal against airport expansion refusal
Bristol Airport has appealed against North Somerset Council’s rejection of its application for expansion.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Funding boost for national parks, AONBs and footpaths
The Welsh Government has unveiled a tranche of funding for projects designed to improve access to the countryside and boost the sustainability of national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONBs).
Roger Milne, The Planner

Pinewood Studios launches blockbuster expansion plans
The UK’s most famous film studio has unveiled major expansion plans including a blockbuster visitor attraction.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Liverpool goes back to the future with historic docks plan
The UK’s first heritage-led development plan has been launched in Liverpool to shape a multibillion-pound programme to regenerate the city’s historic docklands.
Huw Morris, The Planner