Planning news – 18 December 2024

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

Mansfield to get £20m for regeneration
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has announced that Mansfield will receive £20 million to regenerate the town centre and support residents in the most deprived areas to access vital services.

More than 450 homes approved in Wrexham
Wrexham County Borough Council’s Planning Committee has granted outline planning permission for a 455-home scheme.

Inspectors concerned about Traveller site provision in York plan
Inspectors examining the City of York Local Plan have raised concerns regarding the suitability of a site proposed for Gypsies and Travellers.

DCO granted for widening of A12 in Essex
Transport minister Huw Merriman has granted a development consent order (DCO) for a scheme to widen the A12 to three lanes between Hatfield Peverel (J20a) and Marks Tey (J25).

Harborough council leader seeks meeting with Gove over rural prison
The leader of Harborough District Council has written to Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, to discuss the impact of a new prison in Gartree on the local community.

News round-up
– RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence 2024 open for entries
– Phase two of Fruit Market approved in Nottingham
– Public consultation on two parks in Belfast opens
– Vistry wins Southport development contract
– McLaren Living announces partnership with AEW
– And more stories…