England round-up: Think Tank demands London planning review; Greater Manchester launches clean energy drive

A round-up of planning news in England: 14 October-20 October, 2017
Environmental lawyers threaten third challenge over falling air quality
The number of UK authorities missing air quality targets has reached a seven-year high with environmental campaigners warning the government that it faces legal action for the third time on the issue.
The Planner
Traffic jams cost economy £9 billion a year
Traffic jams on the strategic road network is costing the economy £9 billion a year, according to latest research.
The Planner
RTPI seeks feedback on apprenticeship scheme
In line with government reforms to apprenticeships in England, the RTPI is working to develop a new apprenticeship standard for chartered town planners. It is now seeking feedback on its draft standard via online survey.
If you are an employer, you can respond to the survey here.
If you work for a university, you can submit your response here.
New law to drive forward electric car chargepoints
Motorway services and large petrol retailers will be required to install chargepoints for electric cars under legislation unveiled by the government.
The Planner
Government think tank demands review of London planning
London’s planning system needs radical reforms to significantly reduce bias against development, according to a think tank.
The Planner
Greater Manchester powers switch to clean energy
Local authorities, businesses, universities and football clubs across Greater Manchester have joined forces to launch a major clean energy drive.
The Planner
Redcar regeneration plan envisages 20,000 jobs
Around 20,000 jobs could be created under a 25-year plan to regeneration the former steel plant at Redcar.
The Planner
Greens warn Arundel bypass plan could be ‘next Twyford Down’
Campaigners are warning the government that plans for a bypass for the A27 at Arundel could be the ‘next Twyford Down’.
The Planner
Khan intervenes for second time to raise affordable housing provision
London mayor Sadiq Khan has for the second time this month approved a development after intervening to raise the proportion of affordable housing on the scheme.
The Planner
Stansted revises expansion plans after consulting residents
Stansted Airport has revised its plans for growth and will not seek to increase the number of flights it operates.
The Planner
Plans for ex-Corus steelworks site approved
Persimmon Homes wants to build more than 650 homes in a major redevelopment of Workington’s former steelworks site.
News and Star
First Bear Grylls adventure centre set for Birmingham’s NEC
The planning application by Alton Towers owner Merlin includes a “skydiving experience and high ropes course” after teaming up with the survival expert and TV host.
Express and Star
Fracking firm plans more oil well tests
Cuadrilla has applied to the Environment Agency to conduct flow tests at its exploration site in Balcombe, near Haywards Heath
The Argus
Christchurch shopping village receives permission ending two-year saga
Proposals for a mixed use outlet at a former factory in Christchurch have finally been approved more than 900 dos after the current occupants opened for business
Bournemouth Echo
Lidl reveals huge warehouse plan for Peterborough
The 754,000 square foot regional distribution centre is expected to create 500 jobs and is the German grocery chain’s biggest yet.
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Residents concerns about plans for £70 million retirement village
Residents living around a proposed luxury care village on the outskirts of Torquay have questioned the financial impact on the area and the need for the £70 million development by English Care Villages.
Devon Live
Classic FM boss refused permission for Hyde Park 'super home'
Ashley Tabor’s application to combine two multi-million pound flats into a single property was rejected by Westminster City Council, which said it was “unconscionable” amid a housing shortage.
Daily Telegraph
“Rentlationships”: how UK housing crisis forces couples to stay together
Couples in failing relationships are forced to rent together because they are unable to find affordable housing alone.
The Independent
Green light for £50m Hertford shopping centre regeneration
East Herts District Council has approved the proposal to regenerate Bircherley Green shopping centre
Construction News
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