England round-up: Manufacturing zones designated in East Midlands; Increased protection for urban trees

A round-up of planning news in England: 29 December 2018-4 January 2019
Manufacturing zones designated in East Midlands
Communities secretary James Brokenshire has announced the four projects that will form the new East Midlands Manufacturing Zones.
The Planner
Increased protection for urban trees
Plans to ensure that trees in urban areas receive greater protection have been announced by environment secretary Michael Gove.
The Planner
Bids invited for high street fund
High streets minister Jake Berry has called on English towns to bid for a share of the government’s £675 million Future High Streets Fund.
The Planner
Housing experts commended in New Year’s Honours
Professionals working in the housing industry and fighting homelessness have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.
The Planner
Go-ahead for 1,900 homes in Ealing
The London Borough of Ealing Council has granted outline planning permission for ongoing regeneration of the borough’s largest housing estate. The application includes 1,950 new homes.
The Planner
Astbury Hall holiday venue could bring 300 jobs
The redevelopment of a golf course near Bridgnorth as a ‘world-class’ leisure venue, could create as many as 330 jobs in the surrounding area according to experts.
Shropshire Star
Fight steps up over future of landmark Horsham pub
A new battle has begun over plans to convert a landmark Horsham pub into a nursery.
West Sussex County Times
Plans lodged for 171 starter homes in Hadleigh
Controversial plans to build 171 starter homes and create 10,000 square feet of employment land in Hadleigh have been lodged.
East Anglican Daily Times
Massive petition against housing in Nuneaton and Bedworth
More than 5,500 voices have called on the council to rethink plans to build 15,000 houses in the borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth.
Coventry Live
Concerns raised over planned Bridgnorth venue
A wildlife group says it has concerns over a plan for the £50 million redevelopment of the Astbury Estate, near Bridgnorth, but does welcome a number of parts of the scheme.
Shropshire Star
A30 dialling project to be considered
The future of multimillion-pound plans to get rid of one of Cornwall’s worst bottlenecks by building a new road will be examined by planning authorities this month.
Cornwall Live
Funding to accommodate London’s homeless
Thousands of extra homes will be made available for vulnerable Londoners at risk of becoming homeless, the housing secretary has announced.
UK Government
Inquiry for Grantham relief road lasts a day
The public inquiry for the Grantham relief road took place at Jubilee Church Life Centre in Grantham this week.
Lincolnshire County Council
Homes England supports council deliver pilot MMC scheme
Homes England is encouraging partners to develop and use MMC through a range of initiatives and the provision of development finance. Nuneaton and Bedworth Council has just completed its first modular build, having secured £120,000 worth of funding from Homes England.
UK Government
Yorkshire Water plants first of a million trees to help prevent floods
More than 14,000 trees were planted at Ogden Water last month as part of Yorkshire Water's ‘big goal’ for the environment, which aims to create new green infrastructure.
Edie.net
Brokenshire calls for more cash for councils to deal with no-deal Brexit
In a leaked letter the communities secretary has warned that councils must be given more money to plan for a no-deal Brexit.
Pubic Finance
Concerned residents invited to give feedback on St Clere Estate housing plans
Fresh details about a controversial plan to build hundreds of homes on Kemsing's St Clere estate are set to be revealed this month, with a series of events for residents to be held about the proposals.
Kent Live
New permanent homes for Gypsy and Traveller families
New permanent ‘living pods’ have been built for gypsy and traveller families in Leeds by the city council. The site is Leeds' second permanent dedicated traveller site.
Yorkshire Evening Post
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