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AONBs ‘under threat’, warns countryside charity

26.04.2021

Laura Edgar

An increasing number of housing schemes are being granted planning permission in areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONBs), according to a report by countryside charity CPRE.

CPRE calls for strategic planning to feature in forthcoming bill

01.03.2021

Laura Edgar

Strategic city regional planning should be set out in the forthcoming planning bill to ensure that the green belt can fulfil its function while at the same time allowing for the delivery of new homes.

MHCLG’s proposals for design and beauty welcomed, but support needed for local housebuilders

01.02.2021

Laura Edgar

The RTPI has welcomed the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) proposals to prioritise design and ensure that communities play a part in the process.

Sustainable development must be at the heart of the planning system, organisations insist

14.01.2021

Laura Edgar

For the planning system to have sustainable development at its core, legislation must be introduced to ensure it delivers equally on economic, social and environmental aims.

Most Conservative MPs oppose planning reforms

23.11.2020

Huw Morris

The rebellion within the Conservative Party against government proposals to reform the planning system is mounting, with research showing that most Tory MPs oppose the changes.

Proposed housing algorithm would threaten countryside, says CPRE

05.10.2020

Laura Edgar

Analysis by countryside charity CPRE suggests that the government’s proposed housing algorithm would not deliver the affordable homes that English communities need.

Industry supports planning reforms outlined by housing secretary

03.08.2020

Laura Edgar

CPRE | Development Management & Enforcement | England | Planning reform | RTPI

Reforms outlined by housing secretary Robert Jenrick have been broadly welcomed by the built environment industry, but they warn that quality must not be compromised.