Planning news – 23 February 2023

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

South West council halts discussions on local plan
East Devon District Council has paused discussions on its local plan while the government consults on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), joining a number of other councils to do so.
Laura Edgar and Huw Morris, The Planner

DCO granted for A47 dualling scheme near Peterborough
A scheme by National Highways to construct 2.6km of dual carriageway largely offline of the A47 near Peterborough has been granted a development consent order (DCO) by transport minister Huw Merriman.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Wales ‘raises the bar’ on road building projects
The deputy climate change minister for Wales, Lee Waters, has set out the country’s direction for the future of transport in Wales, putting climate change at the heart of decision-making.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Oxford uses ‘exceptional’ analysis to inform consultation on local plan
Oxford City Council has launched a public consultation as the next step in developing its local plan 2040.
Huw Morris, The Planner

Dudley to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in search for development sites
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has launched an appeal for development sites and pledged to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in a bid to meet future housing and employment needs.
Huw Morris, The Planner

News round-up
– NURTURE mentoring programme launched
– Mixed-use development launched in West Midlands town
– Flats approved in Bracknell
– Permission sought to move Migration Museum to City of London
– Reserved matter approved for Thornton homes
– And more stories…
Laura Edgar, The Planner