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Covid-19: Planning profession impact - rolling news

24.03.2020

Laura Edgar

Coronavirus | Health | Policy & Politics | RTPI | UK

The Planner is keeping track of the coronavirus (Covid-19) related policy changes and pledges as they arise. Below you can find links to our coverage and sources you might find useful.

Housing pact made in Wales

22.09.2015

Laura Edgar

affordable housing | Cymru | Home Builders Federation | Housing | lesley griffiths | Welsh Government

The Welsh Government has signed an agreement with the Home Builders Federation (HBF) to increase housing supply.
‘Slow planning system’ hinders bids to tackle housing shortage, says report

21.09.2015

Laura Edgar

affordable housing | Cymru | England | Housing | lloyds bank | planning | planning system | RTPI

46 per cent of respondents to Lloyds Bank’s ‘Building for Growth’ (PDF) survey say “the planning system is too slow”, with authors suggesting a range of...
Devolution bids could boost economy by £80bn, says LGA

21.09.2015

Laura Edgar

Business & Enterprise | Cymru | Devolution | England | Housing | Infrastructure | Local Government Association

Councils say at least £80 billion in economic growth could be unlocked if the government supports the 38 devolution bids submitted earlier this month.
Housing should be classed as infrastructure, says report

21.09.2015

Laura Edgar

bond dickinson | Chartered Institute of Housing | Cymru | England | Housing | Infrastructure | nationally significant infrastrcture projects | quod

The UK government should consider bringing housing within the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) regime in an attempt to alleviate the housing crisis, according to a report released today.
RTPI dismay as Scottish review panel lacks planner

18.09.2015

Roger Milne

Crawford Beveridge | Housing | Infrastructure | Planning reform | RTPI Scotland | Scotland

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has expressed disappointment that the independent panel announced this week by the Scottish Government to review the planning system does not include a chartered planner.

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Nations and regions focus: Ireland

What’s happening in Ireland? Here’s a round-up of key projects and events in 2020
How will coronavirus change transport planning?

The Covid-19 crisis is prompting councils to ‘reallocate’ road space to encourage active travel and enable pedestrians to get around safely. Measures are temporary but, asks Simon Wicks, does this herald a new approach to transport planning in towns and cities?
What next for local design guidance?

Local design guides can add distinctive regional elements to national design guidance and ensure well-designed buildings and places – that reflect community aspirations – become the norm, says Jane Dann

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