conservation

Brokenshire warns developers to protect local wildlife

08.04.2019

Huw Morris

biodiversity net gain | conservation | Environmental | Housing | netting | UK | wildlife protection

Communities secretary James Brokenshire has written to developers reminding them of their legal obligations to protect wildlife during building work.
More detail required on conservation covenants

01.04.2019

Laura Edgar

conservation | conservation covenants | England | Environmental

The proposed introduction of conservation covenants in England is welcome, but additional detail is required before their potential to support biodiversity net gain can be assessed.
Consultation published on safeguarding England’s wildlife

25.02.2019

Laura Edgar

conservation | conservation covenants | DEFRA | England | Environmental | michael gove

Environment secretary Michael Gove has proposed conservation covenants to legally safeguard England’s wildlife and natural environment.
Case study: How Carmarthenshire protected rare butterflies while supporting economic growth

05.10.2018

Mark Smulian

Carmarthenshire | conservation | Cymru | Economic Growth | Environmental | Marsh fritillary | Plan Making - Spatial Planning | RTPI Awards | rural planning

AWARD: RTPI Award For Excellence in Planning for the Natural Environment
PROJECT NAME: Caeau Mynydd Mawr SPG and Marsh Fritillary Project
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The tourism poser in Scotland’s Highlands and Islands

21.06.2018

Dr Ann MacSween

conservation | Environmental | Heritage | Highlands and Islands | Leisure & Tourism | Scotland | Skye

Increased tourism is providing a welcome boost to local economies in Scotland's Highlands and Islands – but it's putting infrastructure under pressure. How do you solve this without spoling the...
Appeals round-up: Colchester set for £17m boost as Javid approves retail scheme; Blues Brothers allowed to stay in Bedford conservation area

07.08.2017

affordable housing | Business & Enterprise | Community Engagement | conservation | dementia | Demographics & Population Growth | Finance & Viability | GPDO | Heritage | Housing | housing supply | Leisure & Tourism | noise impact | Planning Law | Public Realm | retail | Sports & Recreation | student accommodation | UK

A round-up of planning appeals: 1-7 August, 2017
Appeal: Development allowed on edge of historic Chartist settlement

20.07.2017

Huw Morris

conservation | Forest of Dean District Council | Heritage | Housing | South West

Planning permission has been granted to build 27 homes and associated infrastructure on the edge of one of the original Chartist settlements.
Northern Ireland round-up: Conservationists voice concern over habitat protection; McIlveen announces opening of next phase of the Forest Expansion Scheme

22.07.2016

Roger Milne

Belfast | commercial property | conservation | Environmental | Londonderry | Northern Ireland | RSPB | RTPI

A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 16 July-22 July, 2016
Trust announces “bold” proposals in Scotland

18.01.2016

Laura Edgar

conservation | Heritage | national trust for scotland | Scotland

The National Trust for Scotland has announced “bold” proposals to transform the way it cares for Scotland’s natural, built and cultural heritage.