Planning news – 19 October 2023

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

Government urged to adopt ‘greater transparency’ on impact of net zero policy updates
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has called on the government to take on ‘greater transparency’ in updating its assessment of policy impacts at the time of major announcements on net zero.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Plymouth establishes green bank so BNG requirements benefit the city
Plymouth City Council’s cabinet has approved a £500,000 loan for a habitat bank that aims to make sure the city’s natural habitats are enhanced and maintained.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Masterplan promotes potential of Tamworth town centre
A Town Centre Investment Strategy for Tamworth in Staffordshire aims to bring forward new opportunities for development to regenerate the town centre.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Public Practice’s autumn cohort get to work
Social enterprise Public Practice has announced that the 2023 autumn cohort totals 29 associates who will join 27 authorities in England, including borough, district, and unitary councils.
Laura Edgar, The Planner

Appeals backlog leads PEDW to launch priority regime
Faced with a continuing backlog of new appeals waiting to be validated and started, Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) has instigated a priority regime.
Roger Milne, The Planner

News round-up
– Leicestershire village plans approved by councillors
– Walsall housing plans green-lit
– Cabinet set to approve Rotherham housing plans
– Southwark logistics hub plans approved
– Council unveils planning breach form
– And more stories…
Prithvi Pandya, The Planner