England round-up: London population predicted to grow the fastest; Permission granted for Lichfield city centre regeneration

A round-up of planning news in England: 21 May-27 May, 2016
London population predicted to grow the fastest
London, the East of England and the South-East are all projected to grow at a faster rate than other parts of England, according to latest statistics.
The Planner
Government contributes to future planners scheme fund
The Department for Communities and Local Government has contributed £36,000 to the RTPI student bursary fund the institute set up last year.
The Planner
Next stage of Elephant and Castle town centre revealed
Plans for the next phase to revamp Elephant and Castle town centre have been set out by Delancey, including new retail units and homes.
The Planner
Permission granted for Lichfield city centre regeneration
Lichfield District Council has granted planning permission for the regeneration of the city centre.
The Planner
Strategic planning to protect wildlife and boost renewable energy, says RSPB
Strategic planning that puts nature first by identifying key sites for renewable energy schemes will help the UK meet its climate targets by 2050, according to a major study.
The Planner
Global alliance launched to better respond to disasters in cities
The Global Alliance for Urban Crises was launched earlier this week, with the aim of more effectively preventing, preparing for and responding to humanitarian crises in urban areas.
The Planner
Khan announces his senior team
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced who will be in his senior team, including the deputy mayors for housing and transport.
The Planner
Call for Lichfield rail line to link with HS2 in Birmingham
Lichfield’s MP has called for the Cross City rail line to be connected to HS2, should the government's high-speed rail scheme go ahead.
Lichfield Mercury
Green light signalled for major revamp at Acton railway station
Ealing council has signalled a green light for a major overhaul at Acton Main Line station as part of the Crossrail project.
Get West London
Plans in for £33m buy-to-let scheme
Plans have been submitted for a £33 milloin buy-to-let apartment scheme on the border between Salford Quays and Ordsall.
Insider Media Limited
Ecotricity to supply 18,000 solar panels to develop hybrid energy parks
UK-based green energy company Ecotricity receives planning permission for hybrid energy parks in Devon and Leicestershire.
Power Technology
Consultation starts on Cumbria’s minerals and waste local plan
Cumbria County Council has launched a six-week public consultation on a planning roadmap for the way minerals are extracted and waste is dealt with in Cumbria for the next 15 years.
Cumbria Crack
Commercial development approvals stall in 2016 as lack of finance for small developers bites
Planning permissions for commercial property developments across the UK hit their lowest level since 2009 last year.
City AM
Consultation begins over £60m Sunderland dual carriageway plan
Consultation has begun on plans for a £60 million dual carriageway into Sunderland city centre.
BBC News
David Cameron’s first 20 per cent discount starter homes will be built in Poole
Poole has become the first place in the country to approve a starter home development under new government policy allowing 20 per cent discounts for first-time buyers.
Bournemouth Echo
Banbury MP pledges more starter homes, but not at expense of green belt land
Victoria Prentis has pledged to fight against any attempt to build starter homes on green belt land around Banbury.
Oxford Mail
Londoners to be sent to Canterbury after council bidding war for housing
More than 200 homeless families are to be moved from east London to Kent after their local council outbid authorities in Canterbury for the use of a former barracks.
The Guardian
Planning permission granted for 2,000 homes to be built at Gaydon
Plans to build up to 2,000 homes on land at Gaydon and Lighthorne Heath (GLH) have been given the go-ahead.
Stratford Observer
Government publishes HS2 phase two consultation response
The government has published its response to the 2015 consultation for phase two of HS2. A statement to Parliament has also been published.
UK Government
The government has published how much much New Homes Bonus grant the Department for Communities and Local Government will pay to each local authority in England in 2016 to 2017.
UK Government
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