Planning news – 12 May 2022

Planning reforms to be folded into new Levelling up and Regeneration Bill
More rights for local residents to determine the design of developments are elements of planning reform added into the new bill announced by Prince Charles in the Queen’s Speech.
Martin Read, The Planner

Guide on retrofitting published
A guide intended to provide industry and stakeholders with a common approach to commercial retrofit through the lens of net-zero carbon has been published.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Charity pledges to put nature in recovery by 2030
The Wildlife Trusts has set out a strategy to reverse the decline of nature and put people at the heart of restoration projects.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Over-65s apartments approved near Hampstead Heath
Camden Council has granted planning permission for 93 ‘sustainable’ apartments for those aged over 65 on The Bishops Avenue, near Hampstead Heath.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Ambitious proposals lodged to develop Newport Market cellars
Proposals have been unveiled to transform the area below the newly refurbished Newport Market.
Roger Milne, The Planner

News round-up
– Avant to build 200 homes in Derbyshire
– Labour holds South Yorkshire mayoralty
– Brent Council searches for Wembley development partner
– Wolverhampton submits Brewers Yard plans
– Central Methodist Hall refurbishment plans submitted
Laura Edgar and Prithvi Pandya, The Planner