Planning news – 18 November 2021

Kwarteng approves South Humber Bank Energy Centre
Energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has granted a development consent order (DCO) for EP Waste Management Limited’s nationally significant South Humber Bank Energy Centre scheme.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Swanscombe named as an SSSI
Swanscombe Peninsula has been selected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) by Natural England’s board at a public meeting.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Council sets up placemaking company
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is establishing a placemaking company to drive forward stewardship-led regeneration across the area.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

MoU seeks to speed up housing delivery in North East
The North of Tyne Combined Authority and Homes England have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the construction of homes across the region.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Anglesey tidal stream project makes waves
The development of one of the world’s largest tidal stream energy sites, which would be located off the west coast of Anglesey, has passed a crucial milestone.
Roger Milne, The Planner

News round-up
• Khan sets out green standards for housing
• Bray Studios expansion approved
• Court of Appeal to hear oil drilling permission challenge today
• Oxford Street store to be refurbished
• 99 homes approved in Oldham
• And more stories…
Laura Edgar and Prithvi Pandya, The Planner