Policy & Politics

Future Wales must not underestimate the importance of new private sector housing

03.12.2020

Future Wales' emphasis on affordable housing in its policy proposals for the next National Development Framework undervalues the importance of private market housing in meeting the nation’s housing needs,...

This winter of discontent for Britain’s elderly must change how we view senior living forever

30.11.2020

Phil Bayliss

As England prepares to reform its planning system, policymakers and planners must finally find long-term answers to the challenge of providing age-friendly housing for older people, says Phil Bayliss ...

Appeals round-up: Dementia unit's benefits outweigh harm; home refused on nutrient neutrality grounds

27.11.2020

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 21 November-27 November, 2020

England round-up: Chief planner calls on councils to ‘stay proactive’ on local plans; Design champions on board for major infrastructure schemes

27.11.2020

Huw Morris

A round-up of planning news in England: 21 November-27 November, 2020

Scotland’s digital planning strategy unveiled

26.11.2020

Roger Milne

digital planning | Policy & Politics | Scotland | Scottish Government | Technology

The Scottish Government has published an ambitious digital strategy for planning designed to transform how it is delivered and shaped, committing £35 million over the next five years to achieve this goal.

Chief planner calls on councils to ‘stay proactive’ on local plans

26.11.2020

Huw Morris

Local authorities must not stall on preparing their plans and should continue to be proactive while the government considers responses to the planning white paper.

Brexit could weaken the role of planners as stewards of the environment

25.11.2020

Kierra Box

Weakening of proposed post-Brexit planning legislation, along with general deregulation of the planning system, presents a serious threat to the role of planners as stewards of the environment, argues...

News in brief: Northern Powerhouse Rail routes unveiled; London office development starts plummet

24.11.2020

Huw Morris

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

Most Conservative MPs oppose planning reforms

23.11.2020

Huw Morris

The rebellion within the Conservative Party against government proposals to reform the planning system is mounting, with research showing that most Tory MPs oppose the changes.

Foreign investors look to real estate to drive UK growth

23.11.2020

Huw Morris

The proportion of foreign investors who see real estate and construction as a key driver of future growth in the UK has more than trebled since last year.

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