Planning news – 22 July 2022

PINS seeks to decide appeals ‘consistently faster’
Despite some decisions being made ‘faster than previous years’, the Planning Inspectorate says that on average, decisions took longer in 2021/22.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Biodiversity crisis is an ‘existential risk’ to human survival
The chief executive of the Environment Agency has warned that the biodiversity crisis, like the climate crisis, is ‘an existential risk to our survival’.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Surrey approves transport plan
Councillors at Surrey County Council have approved a 10-year transport plan at a meeting of the full council.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Green energy park proposed near Neath
Power company EDF Renewables UK has unveiled proposals for a major green energy development in Neath Port Talbot.
Roger Milne, The Planner

Plans for multi storey car park in Solihull submitted
The Urban Growth Company (UGC) has submitted plans for a hybrid planning application for full consent for an initial car park and outline consent for a second.
Laura Edgar, The Planner