agent of change

Appeal: Knebworth pub garden flats approved despite fierce opposition

17.01.2019

Plans to build flats on the garden of a popular pub in Hertfordshire would not threaten its viability, an inspector has ruled, rejecting a local protest group’s claims that the scheme represented a ‘Trojan...

PPW focuses on placemaking

05.12.2018

Laura Edgar

The Welsh Government’s 10th iteration of Planning Policy Wales (PPW) focuses on putting people and place at the heart of the planning system. It has been published today (5 December) by planning secretary Lesley Griffiths.

Appeal: Extended hours at 166-year old cricket club would disrupt new homes

02.08.2018

Matt Moody

An inspector has issued a split decision on an appeal by Darlington Cricket Club to extend the permitted use times of its all-weather practice nets, in light of complaints from the owners of newly built...

New noise and soundscape planning guidance promised in Wales

20.07.2018

Roger Milne

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The Welsh Government has promised more planning guidance on air and soundscape quality as it started consulting on its latest noise action plan.

Communities need ‘stronger voice’ in planning, says Holyrood committee

17.05.2018

Laura Edgar

The Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee has called for the Planning (Scotland) Bill to provide ‘greater certainty’ to communities and developers.

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Legal landscape: Don't stop the music

11.05.2018

Sarah Clover

A little less conversation and a little more legislative action may be needed if the agent of change principle is to have any practical bite, argues Sarah Clover

Protection for Scottish music venues

19.02.2018

Laura Edgar

Scottish planning policy is to be updated so that developers building new residential schemes will be responsible for ensuring that local people are not disturbed by noise.

Javid: Planning system to protect music venues

18.01.2018

Laura Edgar

Housing secretary Sajid Javid has said that developers building new homes near music venues should be responsible for addressing noise issues.

Agent of change bill for music venues proceeds to second reading

10.01.2018

Laura Edgar

The House of Commons has given its approval to the Planning (Agent of Change) Bill, which would require property developers to take account of pre-existing businesses, such as music venues, before moving forward with a project.

Q&A: Two minutes with Phil Gibby

08.06.2017

Simon Wicks

Phil Gibby (PG) is the South-West director of Arts Council England, and has worked for the organisation since 2010. His background is in fundraising and...

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