Planning news – 5 November 2020

Public to be surveyed on England’s planning system
The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has asked the public to take part in a survey on the planning system in England and the government’s proposed reforms to it.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Task force launches guidance for self-build homes
The Right to Build Task Force has published the first phase of its guidance to support the delivery of custom and self-build homes in England.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Forestry strategy for Great Britain is published
The Welsh Government, supported by the Scottish and UK governments, has issued a new science and innovation strategy for the long-term future of forestry in Great Britain.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Jenrick announces seven deals for English towns
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has allocated a share of up to £178.7 million in funding as part of Town Deals for each.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Practice facilities approved for Garsington Opera
Buckinghamshire Council has granted planning approval for a practice facility for Garsington Opera, which is based on The Wormsley Estate.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

News round-up
• 30GW of onshore wind pipeline by 2030
• Romsey masterplan outlined
• Kensington Forum redevelopment approved
• Modular developer secures Rushden site
• Land with planning in Nottinghamshire brought to market
• And more stories…
Laura Edgar, The Planner