Planning news – 12 January 2023

Mandatory second staircases subject to consultation
The government is consulting on proposals to mandate second staircases in new residential buildings over 30 metres height.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

New homes to have gigabit broadband
The government has amended the Building Regulations 2010 so that new homes built in England will be fitted with infrastructure and connections capable of delivering gigabit broadband.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Plans submitted for 144ha site near Bognor Regis
Planning permission is being sought from Arun District Council for a mixed-use masterplan for land west of Bersted, near Bognor Regis.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Councillors to consider York Local Plan
York Local Plan will be subject to a consultation in February and March if a recommendation to accept proposed modifications is agreed later this month.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Expansion of Cardiff studio complex to go ahead
Cardiff Council has granted full planning permission for proposals to expand the Great Point Seren Studio site on Wentloog Avenue, Capital Business Park.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

News round-up
– Permission sought for 50 homes in Derbyshire
– Rowcroft Hospice redevelopment plans approved in Torquay
– Crest Nicholson acquires Rowden Gate site in Wiltshire
– Homes secured for residents in Hastings
– Another renewable energy record set
Laura Edgar and Prithivi Pandya, The Planner