AONB

Appeals round-up: Outbuilding larger than average house would be incidental; Model railway shop’s continued retail use not certain

02.07.2021

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 26 June-2 July, 2021

Appeal: AONB retirement village would be ‘in the public interest’

02.07.2021

Matt Moody

Plans for a retirement village in the Chilterns AONB offering 133 assisted living homes can go ahead, an inspector has ruled, commenting that the local development plan was ‘plainly left wanting’ in...

Chilterns AONB / David Hughes, Shutterstock_4173385

New protected areas to be created in England

28.06.2021

Laura Edgar

Natural England has announced that it is considering proposals for new National Nature Reserves and that it will establish new protected areas.

Surrey Hills AONB / Shutterstock: 1268824954

Appeal: Traveller pitch in AONB refused despite 'outstanding need'

25.06.2021

Matt Moody

An inspector has upheld enforcement action against a Traveller pitch on green belt land within the Surrey Hills AONB, despite acknowledging the 'outstanding need' for pitches in the area and the personal...

Legal briefs: Veteran mulberry tree row undermines Tower Hamlets housing plan; Asda challenge over Isle of Wight retail park fails

28.05.2021

Roger Milne

A round-up of legal news: 22 May-28 May, 2021

Cheddar Gorge, Mendip Hills / iStock: 475963308

Appeal: No conflict between carbon-emitting facility and climate declaration

20.05.2021

Matt Moody

A gas-powered energy generator providing back-up electricity during peak demand periods would not be contrary to the council's declaration of a climate emergency despite producing carbon emissions, an...

Appeals round-up: National park airstrip found harmful to protected birds; Management plan justifies airsoft in AONB ancient woodland

30.04.2021

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 24 April-30 April, 2021

Appeal: Management plan justifies airsoft in AONB ancient woodland

30.04.2021

Matt Moody

An application to continue the use of ancient woodland in the Kent Downs AONB for airsoft and other outdoor activities has been approved by an inspector, who was satisfied with the management plan proposed...

Legal briefs: Developer withdraws legal action against Norwich regeneration scheme; Greensill controversy affects Cheshire farmland negotiations

23.04.2021

Roger Milne

A round-up of legal news: 17 April-23 April, 2021

Appeal: Costs awarded against appellant for ‘evolving scheme’ after 196 objections

05.03.2021

Matt Moody

The applicant behind plans to build 18 affordable homes near Bath must pay costs, after an inspector ruled that he had attempted to ‘evolve the scheme through the appeals process’ without properly consulting...

Pages