England round-up: Jenrick outlines green commitment; New-build starts decreased in June quarter

A round-up of planning news in England: 28 September-4 October, 2019
Jenrick outlines green commitment
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has made a commitment to a new green standard to tackle the climate crisis and keep household energy bills low.
The Planner
New-build starts decreased in June quarter
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government statistics show that there was an 8 per cent decline in the number of homes started in the three months to June 2019 compared with the previous year.
The Planner
Northamptonshire council updates enforcement plan
South Northamptonshire Council has launched an updated Local Enforcement Plan to provide ‘greater clarity’ and guidance on the planning enforcement process in the district.
The Planner
Canada Water masterplan approved
Southwark Council’s planning committee has granted planning permission for a mixed-use masterplan to create a new town centre in Canada Water, London.
The Planner
Cambridge mosque wins major regional planning award
Cambridge’s first purpose-built mosque has been declared the overall winner at the RTPI East of England Regional Awards for Planning Excellence 2019.
RTPI
McVey: ‘We will get Britain building’
The UK should aim to set world standards in building on safety, technology, accessibility, design and the environment, said housing minister Esther McVey.
Politics Home
Company complains over council’s delayed decision on homes scheme
Palmer Homes has appealed over its scheme for 17 homes at the end of the un-made Prospect Place at Upwey, claiming that Dorset Council has failed to make a decision on its proposal.
Dorset Echo
TfL to run Crossrail trains between Paddington and Reading from December
From Sunday 15 December, Transport for London (TfL) will begin running stopping services between Paddington mainline and Reading using the new Elizabeth line trains.
My London
Hundreds attend Bridgnorth ‘garden village’ exhibits
Hundreds of people have turned out for a series of public exhibits promoting the masterplan for a 'garden village' in Bridgnorth.
Shropshire Star
Network Rail unveils £10m university funding
Network Rail has announced it is investing £10 million in working with universities to help prepare a railway that can better cope with extreme weather and increased demand.
Infrastructure Intelligence
Consultation on green vision published
Following its declaration of a climate change emergency, the Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation on its environmental strategy and urged everyone to have their say on its priorities for the future.
Alderley Edge
First of 1.2 million new Surrey trees to be planted
Surrey County Council has committed to facilitate the planting of 1.2 million trees – one for every Surrey resident – by 2030. This Saturday (5 October), the first will be planted at the Surrey Hills Wood Fair in Cranleigh.
Surrey County Council
HS2 Ltd’s stops work on ancient woodlands
HS2 has issued a list of ancient woodlands on which work will cease during the Oakervee review.
UK Government
Plans approved for new £4.5m sheltered housing scheme
Building work on a new sheltered housing scheme in Market Bosworth is due to begin in spring after planning consent was granted by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council’s planning committee.
East Midlands Business Link
Public to have its say on stronger protection for UK waters
The government has launched a call for evidence to help to stop the impacts of human activity from damaging the marine environment.
Environmental Journal
Cuadrilla outlines next steps for Lancashire site
Cuadrilla has confirmed the next steps for its Preston New Road site in Lancashire.
Cuadrilla
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