Planning news – 25 November 2022

A417 link road secures development consent
A development consent order (DCO) has been granted to the A417 Link Road bypass project between Gloucester and Swindon in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Huw Morris, The Planner

Development consent granted to TransPennine link roads
A major road project aimed at easing traffic jams on the A57 between Manchester and Sheffield has secured a development consent (DCO).
Huw Morris, The Planner

Government unveils funding to kick-start urban regeneration
A total of 41 local authorities will benefit under the latest round of government funding to kick-start regeneration in towns and cities and build 2,200 homes.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Project seeks to restore 70 acres of seagrass in the Humber
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Ørsted’s Hornsea Project Four offshore wind farm are working together to develop a seagrass restoration project.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Government tables amendments to levelling up bill
A series of amendments have been tabled to the levelling up and regeneration bill to bring forward delayed development, strengthening environmental protection and boosting infrastructure.
Huw Morris, The Planner

National Nature Reserve designated in the Lake District
Natural England has created a National Nature Reserve in Ennerdale, West Cumbria.
Laura Edgar, The Planner