Planning news – 6 October 2022

Applications for investment zones open
Local areas in England are being urged to apply for investment zone status as part of the government’s levelling-up measures.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

More than 300 homes approved in Oxford
Oxford City Council has granted planning permission for the reserved matters application for a scheme at Oxford North’s Canalside.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Permission sought for a garden village in Exeter
An outline planning application has been submitted to East Devon District Council for a garden village comprising more than 1,000 homes and community facilities.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Stats: Year-on-year decline in planning decisions granted
District-level planning authorities granted 87,800 applications between April and June 2022, down 12 per cent when compared with the same quarter in 2021.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Stratford student accommodation scheme approved
The London Legacy Development Corporation has approved plans submitted by real estate developer Dominvs Group for a 465-bed student accommodation scheme on Stratford High Street.
Prithvi Pandya, The Planner 

News round-up
A round-up of planning news

– North West council submits plan for examination
– 37 homes approved in Leicester
– Ealing pub to be redeveloped into homes
– Dolphin announces partnership for Hackney housing redevelopment
– Anwyl Homes submits Eccleston housing plans
Laura Edgar, The Planner