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Are we on the brink of a walking and cycling revolution?

26.08.2020

The Department for Transport's Gear Change plan marks a step forward for active travel planning, but there's still so much to be done, says Helen Hemstock

Government urged to invest in active travel to usher in new era

05.08.2020

Huw Morris

Investment in active travel must enable structural and behavioural changes to become a permanent part of everyday life, say local authority directors.

Appeal: West Devon shepherd hut fails on sustainable transport options

04.08.2020

Huw Morris

A plan to build a shepherd’s hut for holiday let in the countryside near a West Devon village has been dismissed for failing to meet a range of sustainability requirements.

News in brief: Gigaplant developer announced; ilke Homes partners Orbit in MMC deal

04.08.2020

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 4 August, 2020

Appeal: Dorset holiday let can change use on future occupancy grounds

04.08.2020

Huw Morris

A holiday let at a Dorset farm can be changed into a permanent home after an inspector decided that future occupants could access the site and local services without using private motor vehicles.

Ireland round-up: Agency improves appeals handling times; Fast-track County Wicklow application submitted

31.07.2020

Roger Milne

A round-up of planning news in Ireland: 25 July-31 July 2020

Cycling and walking plan on track in England

29.07.2020

Laura Edgar

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has launched a cycling and walking plan that seeks to tackle the causes of ill health and build on increased numbers of people cycling during the Covid-19 pandemic.

News in brief: Action on global urbanisation needed; New timetable outlined for Fareham local plan

28.07.2020

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 28 July 2020

Walking 'should be a priority' for new developments in Scotland

14.07.2020

Laura Edgar

An open letter signed by 27 organisations has called for Scotland to 'walk back better' as society reshapes and recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.

How will coronavirus change transport planning?

26.06.2020

Simon Wicks

The Covid-19 crisis is prompting councils to ‘reallocate’ road space to encourage active travel and enable pedestrians to get around safely. Measures are temporary but, asks Simon Wicks, does this herald a...

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