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Exploratory shale gas drilling approved in Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Council has granted planning permission to two separate applications to drill exploratory shale gas wells.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
English new-build starts on the rise
New-build home starts in England rose by three per cent in the last quarter to 43,170 in the latest quarter to 31 March, compared with the previous three months.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Consultation for proposed sustainable drainage regime in Wales
The Welsh Government has begun formal consultations on its proposed mandatory regime for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for new developments.
Roger Milne, The Planner
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UK councils ‘increasingly unable’ to meet affordable housing demands
Councils in the UK are increasingly unable to meet demands for affordable housing, with 98 per cent now describing their need as either severe or moderate, according to new research.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Value of new construction contracts down – new figures
The value of new construction contracts commissioned in April fell by 16 per cent when compared with March 2017, new figures have suggested.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
Further delay as government ponders whether to guarantee Circuit of Wales project
Welsh ministers have accused the developers of the Circuit of Wales project of providing “inaccurate” information, as it faces further delays.
Roger Milne, The Planner
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Welsh ministers mull over new legislation for national parks and AONBs
The Welsh Government has announced that it is considering legal changes to the landscape protection regimes in place for national parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs).
Roger Milne, The Planner
While the UK has one of the lowest rates of self-build in Europe, government incentives and media attention have increased levels of activity and interest in recent years. We take a look at Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and responsibilities for self-builders.
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Supreme Court issues ruling on NPPF paragraph 49
The Supreme Court has delivered its verdict on the application and meaning of paragraphs 14 and 49 in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
Laura Edgar, The Planner
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Neighbourhood Planning Bill passes into law
The House of Commons and the House of Lords have agreed on the wording and provisions in the Neighbourhood Planning Bill, which has now received Royal Assent.
Laura Edgar, The Planner
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MPs demand sustainable drainage drive to curb flooding
Government’s policies on sustainable drainage are failing to protect communities from flood risk and miss opportunities to improve amenity and the environment, according to MPs.
Huw Morris, The Planner
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