Planning news – 8 June 2023

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

Bakerloo line backed by London councils
All 33 of London’s boroughs have backed the extension of the Bakerloo line under a new infrastructure framework.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Outline permission sought for large housing scheme in South East
An outline planning application has been lodged with Thanet District Council for up to 1,461 homes for agricultural land on the north-east side of Nash Road in Margate, Kent.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Construction begins on £200m Cambridge station
The government has announced funding of £200 million to build a new railway station in south Cambridge, which it says will create 300 jobs during construction.
Prithvi Pandya, The Planner

First year of programme sees graduate planners gain experience
Three graduates have taken part in the first year of Milton Keynes City Council’s Planning Academy to develop their skills.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Active Travel England becomes a statutory consultee
Active Travel England will be consulted on walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure on future larger developments with the aim of encouraging travel choices that are cheaper, healthier and greener.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

News round-up
Building stone database launched
Moray announces expansion plans for Mosstodloch
Torbay approves Paignton housing plans
SME views sought on business challenges
Council set to deliver housing in Weston-super-Mare
And more stories…
Laura Edgar and Prithvi Pandya, The Planner