TerraQuest Solutions are working with Local Partnerships to facilitate better the acceleration and delivery of housing development in the public sector, by using data and technology, to meet Local Authorities’ regeneration and housing growth objectives, and ensure the ever-increasing demands for affordable housing are met.
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Claire Daniel, Scientia PhDScholar at UNSW is undertaking an International Digital Planning Survey to inform how the planning profession should respond to predictions of digital change. The research is supported by the professional planning institutes and associations of Australia, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and the United States.
We are pleased to support Claire in this research and are calling for all planners to be please take part. Claire has written an article with more information below, or you can access the survey here: https://unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cNpBrLbP4axrB0a.
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Following the launch of our new platform in January, Sarah Chilcott, Managing Director and James Garrett, our Policy and Strategy Advisor, provide an update of developments and fixes we have deployed over the past few months, so if you have experienced any queries with your applications, you can find an update here.
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Biodiversity emergency declared across Greater Manchester
Leaders across Greater Manchester have signed the ‘Edinburgh Declaration’ as they look to reverse habitat loss.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Increasing rail capacity features in Midlands transport plan
Midlands Connect has launched its strategic transport plan for the region as it looks to improve economic growth and productivity and address social exclusion.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Urban regeneration can bring back life and prosperity to our towns and cities, and with the impact of COVID on town centres in particular this has never been more important.
We have a packed agenda!
Amy Harhoff, Corporate Director of Regeneration and Growth from Durham County Council will be giving our keynote speech.
Government launches Community Housing Fund
The Department for Levelling Up, Communities and Local Government (DLUHC) has announced that 1,200 homes will be delivered in England through a £4 million Community Housing Fund.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Cash for councils to address coastal erosion
The UK Government has announced a £36 million investment in exploring ‘innovative approaches’ to adapting to the effects of coastal erosion.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Please note that the date has changed for the next webinar (episode 6), it is now scheduled for Tuesday 12 April, 12:00 – 12:30pm.
Read more…Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017
Following an extension of nutrient neutrality advice, applications for planning permission in designated protected sites must now undergo a Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA). Proving that the surface water runoff and wastewater will be less than that generated by the existing use. An increase is often found on developments which result in a greater net population being served by a wastewater system, such as overnight accommodation developments.
Read more…Last September, a number of the Planning Portal team undertook the Beyond Somerset Sportive, cycling 70 miles across North Somerset up through Cheddar Gorge to raise money for We Build the Future UK. They managed to come 15th out of 125 riders!
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