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Norwich homes scheme revamped after government refusal

25.04.2022

Huw Morris

A major housing proposal in the centre of Norwich has been radically revamped after the government rejected the original scheme.

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Coastal communities unaware homes are unprotected from flooding

25.04.2022

Huw Morris

coastal flooding | England | Environment Agency | Environmental | residents

Many people living in coastal areas are unaware their homes may not be protected from potential flooding in the long term, reveals research.

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The ABC of BNG: The view from the RTPI

25.04.2022

Simon Wicks

Having taken part in The Planner/Environment Bank webinar, Richard Blyth – the RTPI’s head of policy and practice – raised a number of questions about BNG’s integration with local plans and the degree of...

The ABC of BNG: Your biodiversity net gain questions answered

25.04.2022

Simon Wicks

What does biodiversity net gain mean for planners? You asked, we answered...

Protected areas need radical change to aid nature’s recovery

25.04.2022

Huw Morris

The UK’s protected areas ‘must be more than lines on a map’ if they are to be central to nature’s recovery, according to research.

Tall building applications continue to fall in London

25.04.2022

Huw Morris

The number of planning applications for tall buildings in London is continuing to decline and fell steeply last year, according to the latest market analysis.

M54 to M6 link road granted development consent

25.04.2022

Huw Morris

A development consent order has been granted for the proposed M54 to M6 Link road after ministers decided that the scheme is consistent with the UK’s drive towards net-zero.