carbon emissions

Views sought on Northern decarbonisation plans

09.06.2021

Laura Edgar

A strategy that seeks to cut carbon emissions from surface transport in the north of England by 2045 to near zero is out for consultation.

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Appeal: Evidence ‘overwhelmingly’ favours Stansted expansion

04.06.2021

Matt Moody

A panel of three inspectors has approved plans to expand Stansted Airport’s annual capacity by eight million passengers and ordered the council to pay costs, commenting that ‘carbon emissions are...

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Appeal: 254-home scheme would ‘create its own identity’

28.05.2021

Matt Moody

An inspector has granted reserved matters approval for 254 homes near Guildford, ruling that while the ‘limited palette of house types’ on offer was a ‘missed opportunity’, the scheme would still achieve a ‘...

Appeals round-up: 'Dull' Aberdeen scheme allowed despite unanimous council rejection; Tall building would not harm Oxford's 'renowned skyline'

21.05.2021

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 15 May-21 May, 2021

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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...

Appeal: Jenrick rejects calls for more stringent emissions conditions

07.05.2021

Matt Moody

The housing secretary has rejected Swale Borough Council’s attempts to impose stringent carbon reduction conditions on plans for 675 homes at Sittingbourne, Kent, ruling that the conditions were not...

Government seeks 78% reduction in emissions by 2035

21.04.2021

Laura Edgar

The UK Government has set an ‘ambitious’ target to reduce emissions by 78 per cent compared with 1990 levels as it looks forward to hosting COP26 in November.