Planning news – 22 September 2022

Green belt designations rise for first time in eight years
The amount of land designated as green belt in England rose by 1.5 per cent last year, according to latest government statistics.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Redrow calls for government to invest in planning
A major home builder is calling on the government to invest in planning and tackle the shortage of planners to boost the economy and speed up housing development.
Huw Morris, The Planner

LDS scheme approved by Dover
Cabinet members at Dover District Council have approved the Local Development Scheme (LDS), the timetable for the production of the new local plan.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Eastleigh secures large fine for tree preservation order breach
Eastleigh Borough Council has secured a major fine and costs totalling more than £68,000 for the breach of a Tree Preservation Order.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Leicester City FC wins approval to expand stadium
Leicester City FC is set to expand the east stand of its King Power Stadium by 8,000 seats after winning planning permission last week.
Huw Morris, The Planner

News round-up
– Court of Appeal rejects bid to challenge homes approval
– South Gloucester solar farm’s approval to plant seeds for green corridor
– Bradford completes retail centre deal ahead of city village scheme
– Updated plans released to regenerate Trafford brownfield site
– Warehouse plan for former Weetabix site
– And more stories…
Huw Morris, The Planner