flooding

England round-up: Clear joined-up approach needed for national and regional infrastructure, report says; Mock medieval castle deemed ‘obtrusive’ by inspector

24.08.2018

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning policy in England: 18 August-24 August, 2018

Appeal: Theoretical flood risk precludes leisure centre reuse

06.08.2018

Matt Moody

A plan to restore a derelict leisure centre in South Wales for use as a Korean Christian community centre has been blocked because of its location on a flood plain, ‘irrespective of actual predicted...

Appeal: 'Oversupply' of care homes halts Croydon scheme

22.06.2018

Matt Moody

care homes | Demographics & Population Growth | Environmental | flooding | London

An inspector has blocked an 18-bed special needs care home in south Croydon, agreeing with the council’s approach that existing care homes should be adapted instead of new ones built.

New approach needed to make homes flood-resilient

08.05.2018

Laura Edgar

The UK’s approach to managing flood risk can no longer be based on ‘keeping the water out’, but should ensure that new homes and buildings are flood resilient.

England round-up: Legislation for double council tax rate on empty homes announced; Government proffers £36m to improve flood protection

29.03.2018

Laura Edgar

empty homes | England | flooding | high court | Housing

A round-up of planning news in England: 24 March-30 March, 2018

Northern Ireland round-up: Ballymena tyre-making site lined up as an enterprise park; Enniskillen bypass consultation

29.03.2018

Roger Milne

Belfast | Business & Enterprise | flooding | Northern Ireland

A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 24 March-30 March, 2018

Wales round-up: Combining consent processes would water down heritage protection, says RTPI Cymru; Bus station deal unlocks key Cardiff development site

29.03.2018

Roger Milne

A round-up of planning news in Wales: 24 March-30 March, 2018

Government proffers £36m to improve flood protection

28.03.2018

Prithvi Pandya

Environment minister Thérèse Coffey has announced that communities across England will receive a share of £36 million to improve flood protection.

Legal briefs: SAVE knock-back over Paddington Cube challenge; UK government in court over climate change strategy

23.03.2018

Roger Milne

A round-up of legal news: 17 March-23 March, 2018

Appeal: Gypsy pitch refusal ‘proportionate response’ to flood risk

20.03.2018

Matt Moody

Demographics & Population Growth | Environmental | flooding | South East | traveller pitches

An inspector has refused permission for six gypsy pitches on a floodplain in Kent despite acknowledging that the appellant’s family would likely be made homeless, ruling that it could not be considered...

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