Development Management & Enforcement

Brexit: Government to fast-track development of temporary lorry parks

07.09.2020

Laura Edgar

An order has been published granting temporary planning permission for land to be used in processing lorries entering and leaving Great Britain from January 2021.

Appeals round-up: Crouch Hill station regeneration plan dismissed; Loss of staff accommodation would harm pub's future viability

04.09.2020

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 29 August-4 September, 2020

News in brief: Crossrail delayed again; Leeds CAZ dropped: Sutton Coldfield masterplan adopted; DfT launches group to 'unblock' transport infrastructure projects

25.08.2020

Huw Morris

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 25 August, 2020

Wales round-up: Re-submitted Prestatyn development goes totally affordable; Greener homes fund launched

21.08.2020

Roger Milne

A round-up of planning news in Wales: 15 August-21 August, 2020

We shouldn't have to rely on houseplants to access nature

20.08.2020

Adam Price

We all acknowledge that access to greenspace, however small, is vital for our wellbeing, says Adam Price. So why do we allow conversions under permitted development without regard for garden areas?

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Fit for purpose? 'Rebalancing' planning can create distinctive places

14.08.2020

Roger Evans

Visionary planning has stagnated as the system has evolved into a means of mediating competing interests, says Roger Evans. But it can be rediscovered in true engagement with communities

Judge orders Leeds to send back green belt allocations to Whitehall

14.08.2020

Huw Morris

The High Court has decreed that all green belt allocations in Leeds City Council’s Site Allocations Plan (SAP) should be sent back to the secretary of state for redetermination.

'Dear planners' - An open letter from a property investor

13.08.2020

Russell Jones

Development Management & Enforcement | England | Planning applications | Planning reform

The process of applying for planning permission is more onerous and costly than it need be, says Russell Jones. Here are a few recommendations to simplify the process

Appeals round-up: Green light for Harrogate homes in new urban area; Poor design scuppers Enfield flats proposal; Care homes plan would not harm area's character

07.08.2020

Huw Morris

A round-up of planning appeals: 3 August-7 August, 2020

Appeal: Inspector upholds enforcement notice limiting helicopter flight hours

07.08.2020

Huw Morris

An enforcement notice limiting the hours a helicopter company can fly from its Leicestershire base has been upheld.

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