Water & Marine

On the waterfront: The rise of waterside regeneration

05.04.2019

Amanda Robinson

We seem to be rediscovering our urban waterways as attractive sites for development – but how do we retain their value for everyone? Amanda Robinson outlines a London based project that could send ripples...

Brokenshire announces £36m funding for British coastline

26.03.2019

Prithvi Pandya

Communities secretary James Brokenshire has announced that coastal communities across England will receive funding of more than £36 million to develop and improve tourist attractions, create jobs and promote socio-economic growth.

Appeals round-up: Conversion of artists’ workshop to ‘fine dining restaurant’ blocked; 10 HMOs allowed above Smethwick high street

15.03.2019

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 9 March-15 March, 2019

Wales round-up: Push to reduce coastal flooding; M4 relief road decision not before 4 April

15.03.2019

Roger Milne

Cymru | Infrastructure - Transport | lesley griffiths | M4 relief road | Water & Marine

A round-up of planning news in Wales: 9 March-15 March, 2019

Push to reduce coastal flooding in Wales announced

15.03.2019

Roger Milne

coast | coastal erosion | Cymru | lesley griffiths | Water & Marine

Construction work is due to start on a number of important schemes to fight coastal erosion and flooding as part of a £150 million programme of investment over three years, Welsh environment minister Lesley Griffiths announced this week.

Ports should have same weight as residential in local plans

04.03.2019

Laura Edgar

The requirements for ports should be included in local plans, in the same way that residential, commercial and industrial developments are, according to UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG).

SuDs applications ‘inadequate’ or ‘mixed’

21.01.2019

Laura Edgar

The quality of planning submissions for Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDs) are either ‘inadequate’ or ‘mixed’, according to 96 per cent of local authorities.

SuDs regulations come into force in Wales

10.01.2019

Laura Edgar

Regulations for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDs) for new property developments in Wales have come into effect.

Wales round-up: Uncertainty clouds key Swansea City Deal project; North Wales growth deal funding

13.12.2018

Roger Milne

A round-up of planning news in Wales: 8 December-14 December, 2018

£1m to revive British coastal heritage

28.11.2018

Prithvi Pandya

England | Heritage | Rock Gardens | Water & Marine

The government has pledged almost £1 million to a coastal revival fund that aims to restore coastal landmarks and promote economic growth in communities around the British coastline.

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