Government announces five upward extension developments for the capital
Homes will be built on the top of London rooftops by the summer. Homes England has agreed a £9 million funding deal with an airspace developer.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Brokenshire issues directions over Wirral and Thanet local plans
Housing secretary James Brokenshire has issued directions to Wirral Council and Thanet District Council for their failure to implement an up-to-date local plan.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
RTPI urges planners to protect ancient woodlands
Planning has a key role in protecting ancient woodland and trees which are threatened by the cumulative effects of inappropriate developments on their fringes as much as permanent loss and damage.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Alternatives proposed to garden communities in Essex
Two alternatives have been proposed to building three garden communities in North Essex.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Article 4 Direction proposed to manage HMO conversion in South London
Croydon Council plans to issue an Article 4 Direction to protect family homes from conversion into houses of multiple occupation (HMO).
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Organisations warn against poor design resulting from permitted development
Government proposals to extend upwards and convert commercial properties into dwellings by extending permitted development rights will result in poor-quality development and see public services suffer.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Huge Anglesey nuclear power scheme suspended
Work on a huge new nuclear power station on Anglesey has been suspended, a move with potentially dire consequences for North Wales’s economy.
Roger Milne, The Planner Read more…
SuDs regulations come into force in Wales
Regulations for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDs) for new property developments in Wales have come into effect.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Birmingham announces partner for Smithfield development
Birmingham City Council has announced Lendlease as its development partner to deliver its plans for the 17-hectare Birmingham Smithfield site.
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Gove publishes draft green governance bill
The environment secretary Michael Gove has published draft clauses for the first environmental bill for 20 years.
Prithvi Pandya, The Planner
Manufacturing zones designated in East Midlands
Communities secretary James Brokenshire has announced the four projects that will form the new East Midlands Manufacturing Zones.
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Government statistics show two per cent rise in homes granted permission
The number of homes granted planning permission in England rose by two per cent in the year to the end of September, rising to 359,500.
Huw Morris, The Planner
Government freezes threshold on New Homes Bonus
The New Homes Bonus threshold is set to be frozen next year as the government unveiled a modest £20 million increase in the programme.
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The UK government have announced their plans to implement all of the recommendations detailed in Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, following the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in June 2017.
Welsh planning law set for major shake-up
The Law Commission has proposed a wide-ranging shake-up of planning law in Wales. A report published this week calls for more than 190 technical reforms.
Roger Milne, The Planner
£1.3bn bailout for Crossrail
A financial package worth £1.4 billion has been agreed between the government, the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) to cover the costs of Crossrail’s delayed opening.
Laura Edgar, The Planner Read more…
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