Planning news – 16 February 2023

Our planning news is published in association with The Planner, the official magazine of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Khan orders second staircases for tall residential applications
All planning applications for residential buildings above 30 metres must now include a second staircase under a move by London mayor Sadiq Khan.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Planning applications achieve 84 per cent success rate
Almost 24,500 planning applications were made across the UK on average each month in 2022 with 84 per cent of them securing permission, according to an analysis.
Huw Morris, The Planner

London council seeks to create design panel
Westminster City Council has announced plans to launch a design review panel for major developments.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

National Infrastructure Commission to review consent regime
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has asked the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) to carry out an urgent review of national policy statements (NPS) in delivering major projects.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Study to consider more rail stations in Wales to counter M4 congestion
Five new rail stations are in prospect for south-east Wales as part of measures under consideration to ease congestion on the M4.
Roger Milne, The Planner

News round-up
– Averley launches survey into local plan reviews
– Thompson steps up to drive HS2
– Lights to go out in City of London buildings
– Solar panels set for King’s College Chapel roof
– Transport companies launch partnership to build homes in London
– And more stories…