North East

Planners call for pan-Northern approach to Powerhouse

19.09.2018

Laura Edgar

The RTPI says a pan-Northern approach, with infrastructure investments that improve quality of life, is required if the Northern Powerhouse is to work better for places and people.

Road upgrades set to create homes and jobs in Yorkshire and North East

13.09.2018

Prithvi Pandya

Infrastructure - Transport | North East | Yorkshire

Three major road improvements in Yorkshire and the North East are set to pave the way for new homes and jobs for local communities.

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Grayling approves Testo’s junction DCO

13.09.2018

Laura Edgar

Transport secretary Chris Grayling has approved a Development Consent Order (DCO) for alterations to be made to Testo’s junction in Sunderland.

Proposal submitted to transform former Northallerton Prison

06.09.2018

Huw Morris

A planning application has been lodged with Hambleton District Council to redevelop the derelict Northallerton Prison into a retail and leisure complex.

Grayling under pressure to tell all about HS2 extension delay

05.09.2018

Huw Morris

HS2 | Infrastructure - Transport | North East | North West

Ministers are being pressed to explain to Parliament why legislation to extend HS2 to Manchester and Leeds may be delayed by 12 months.

Stockport complex wins Carbuncle Cup 2018 for worst building

05.09.2018

Huw Morris

North East | Redrock Stockport | Regeneration

A leisure complex and car park in Stockport is this year’s winner of the Carbuncle Cup, which recognises architectural and design horrors.

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Poor public transport in the North limits job opportunities

09.08.2018

Huw Morris

Infrastructure - Transport | joseph rowntree foundation | North East | North West

Unaffordable or unreliable public transport is posing a ‘significant barrier’ to jobs for residents of low-income neighbourhoods in the North, according to latest research.

Appeal: Extended hours at 166-year old cricket club would disrupt new homes

02.08.2018

Matt Moody

An inspector has issued a split decision on an appeal by Darlington Cricket Club to extend the permitted use times of its all-weather practice nets, in light of complaints from the owners of newly built...

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News in brief: Coastal path opens in North East; Housebuilder buys Leicestershire site with planning

31.07.2018

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 31 July, 2018

Nations & regions focus: The North East

26.07.2018

The Planner

International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) | Nations & regions | Nations and regions | North East | Policy & Politics

A snapshot of planning in the North East of England, looking at key planning themes, major projects, skills requirements and RTPI activities in the region

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