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Covid-19: Planning profession impact - rolling news

24.03.2020

Laura Edgar

Coronavirus | Health | Policy & Politics | RTPI | UK

The Planner team 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. We will be updating this resource regularly, so please consider bookmarking this page.

Covid-19: RTPI asks PM for stop-gap measures to support planning sector

24.03.2020

Martin Read

The RTPI has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeking the introduction of temporary measures to support the planning sector during the Covid-19 crisis.

News in brief: RTPI issues coronavirus update; Council refuses water park plans

24.03.2020

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 24 March, 2020

Builders are key to both housing and biodiversity crisis, says report

23.03.2020

Laura Edgar

ecology | Environment Bill | Environmental | UK

Housebuilders have an opportunity to play a fundamental role in improving the environment while they deliver the homes the UK needs – but must get their strategies right to avoid costly delays.

Appeals round-up: 'Image considerations' do not justify church hall extension; Multi-use sport area not allowed on existing playing field

20.03.2020

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 14 March-20 March, 2020

Legal briefs: Ruling over Inverness ‘high hedge notice’; Khan admits blunder over Kensington hotel site

20.03.2020

Roger Milne

A round-up of legal news: 14 March-20 March, 2020

Planners ready to support communities and businesses amid coronavirus outbreak

20.03.2020

Laura Edgar

Community Engagement | Coronavirus | Policy & Politics | RTPI | UK

RTPI president Sue Manns has urged planners to remain calm and to continue to follow government advice as the UK works to bring the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) under control.

News in brief: Government launches trials on green mobility; Two planning authorities among digital project pioneers

17.03.2020

Huw Morris

Infrastructure - Green | Infrastructure - Transport | UK

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 17 March, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak prompts wholesale planning response

17.03.2020

Huw Morris

Coronavirus | Health | UK

Local authorities must urgently ensure that planning controls are not a barrier to food delivery to retailers by distributors and the freight industry amid the disruption caused by the coronavirus.

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Renewable energy pipeline swells to four-year high

16.03.2020

Huw Morris

Infrastructure - Energy | renewable energy | UK

Planning applications for renewable energy project hit a four-year high last year, according to research by energy and industrial specialist PX Group.

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