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Convention 2019: Tech landscape: Tackling the coming tech torrent

25.07.2019

Martin Read

If deployed effectively, artificial intelligence will demand some game-changing disruption to the way planning is practised professionally and encountered by the public, reports Martin Read.

Boris Johnson appoints new housing secretary

25.07.2019

Laura Edgar

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed a new cabinet after taking over from Theresa May. It includes Robert Jenrick as the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

To beekeep or not to beekeep: That’s the question for UK towns and cities

23.07.2019

Phil Stevenson

It's become somewhat fashionable to support urban biodiversity by keeping honeybees on rooftops, terraces adn city gardens. But urban beekeeping may be doing more harm than good, argues Phil Stevenson...

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News in brief: Tech to support self-build; York hospital site masterplan published

23.07.2019

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 23 July, 2019

MPs criticise lack of progress made on walking and cycling strategy

23.07.2019

Laura Edgar

The Transport Select Committee says increased funding and more ambitious targets are required to promote the government’s walking and cycling policy for England.

Nations and regions gateway

19.07.2019

The Planner

Welcome to the regions – our gateway to discovering what's happening in each of the RTPI's regions.

Legal briefs: Pembroke resident drops national park caravans appeal; Dublin College Green challenge ruled out-of-order

19.07.2019

Roger Milne

A round-up of legal news: 13 July-19 July, 2019

Planning must have a new training compact to support local communities

19.07.2019

Dai Larner

In an age of austerity and decentralisation, the planning profession must take the lead in giving people control over the development of their communities, argues Dai Larner

Appeals round-up: Flats on site of burnt-out pub would be new ‘landmark’; Timber grieving canopy not inappropriate in green belt

18.07.2019

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 13 July-19 July, 2019

Planning guidance lacks smart energy ambition

18.07.2019

Laura Edgar

Greater national political clarity on the importance of smart energy and climate change is required through planning guidance or a ministerial statement, the RTPI suggests.

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