agent of change

Appeals round-up: CAMRA evidence counts against pub’s illegal conversion; Housing allowed next to motorway despite air quality concerns

07.02.2020

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 1 February-7 February, 2020

Appeal: ‘Agent of change’ principle precludes office-to-flats conversion

06.02.2020

Matt Moody

An inspector has cited both the ‘agent of change’ principle and the impact of mechanical ventilation on wellbeing in refusing prior approval to convert a Crawley office building next to a nightclub into 24...

Appeal: Knebworth pub garden flats approved despite fierce opposition

17.01.2019

Matt Moody

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

agent of change | Cymru | Hannah Blythyn | Policy & Politics | Welsh Government

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.

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