Planning news – 11 March 2021

Framework for successful community development set out
A framework that identifies a set of principles to ensure that large-scale development delivers the high-quality homes needed to meet demand and the needs of local communities has been published as a poll finds that two-thirds of the public think new development is poor.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Revised local plan submitted for Old Oak Common
The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) has submitted a revised draft local plan to the Planning Inspectorate that aims to support the creation of more than 25,000 new homes.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

London council announces design team for regeneration scheme
Southwark Council has announced the appointment of a team of architects who will design plans to transform the Currys PC World site on Old Kent Road.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Go-ahead for huge data centre in Newport
A huge new two-storey data centre has been approved by Newport City Council.
Roger Milne, The Planner

Application submitted for centre of Hull
A planning application for a development in the centre of Hull has been submitted to the city council.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

News round-up
• Planning ‘buddy’ scheme launched for women
• Contractor appointed for brownfield institute
• Council appoints firm for carbon-neutral bus station
• Outline consent granted for mixed-use Warrington scheme
• Maidenhead town centre plans approved
Laura Edgar, The Planner