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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
Following on from the huge success of last year’s debut event, the National Planning Conference is back for 2023!
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Planning Portal are delighted to announce that we have been accepted as members of the UK Business Council for Sustainable Development (UKBCSD).
Read more…Our planning news is published in association with The Planner, the official magazine of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Land-use task force required in the UK
The Geospatial Commission recommends that a Land Use Analysis Taskforce should be established to make sure national priorities related to infrastructure, housing, agriculture and the environment are delivered across the UK.
Stockport names its partner for town centre scheme
Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) has announced that it is partnering with The English Cities Fund (ECF) on a long-term joint venture that will see the development of an eight-acre site in the town centre.
Consultation begins on revised transport plan for the North
Transport for the North (TfN) has launched a 12-week statutory consultation for its revised Strategic Transport Plan (STP) for the north of England.
Following on from the huge success of the first ever National Planning Conference last year, we are excited to announce that the National Planning Conference 2023 will take place on 9 & 10 November in the Mercian suite at the Birmingham Conference and Event Centre.
Read more…Once an application has been received by a Local Authority, an amendment may be needed. Both the applicant/agent and the Local Authority can instigate this:
- Applicant/Agent initiated – wants to update proposal (e.g. revised plans) or make a correction (e.g. details were accidentally omitted)
- Local Authority initiated – needs applicant/agent to resolve a validation issue (e.g. incorrect fee or missing/incorrect information)
Guidance for applicants and agents on making an amendment is available on the site.
Read more…Our planning news is published in association with The Planner, the official magazine of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Maclean announces student bursary for planning degrees
Students from across England will benefit from a bursary of £5,000 to follow a career in planning, housing minister Rachel Maclean has announced.
The Planner
College improvements and homes plan submitted in Surrey
A planning application to upgrade the Brooklands College campus in Weybridge and deliver more than 300 homes, including units designated as affordable, has been lodged with Elmbridge Borough Council.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Council seeks developer for Cardiff Bay regeneration
Cardiff City Council has begun testing the waters over investor and developer interest in the regeneration of land it owns in Cardiff Bay, slated for a major mixed-use scheme.
Roger Milne, The Planner
There was a total of 47,282 applications submitted through the Planning Portal in April 2023.
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Decline in workload for SME housebuilding sector
A survey has shown that workloads declined during the first quarter of 2023 for the SME housebuilding sector.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Plans submitted for upgrade to Liverpool Street station
A planning application has been lodged with the City of London Corporation to turn Liverpool Street station into a ‘world-class transport hub and landmark seven-days-a-week destination’.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Record flood defence spending pledged in Wales
The Welsh Government has announced a record annual investment of £75 million for flood defences.
Roger Milne, The Planner
The introduction to the Planning Portal of the location plan feature, has proven to be working well and we are delighted with the successful implementation.
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