The Northumberland Local Plan has been developed to grow and diversify the economy within the county, set to enable the creation of 15,000 new jobs by 2036. It includes all of the main planning policies for the county and maps out where new homes will be built, new jobs created […]
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As I am sure readers will be aware, a general election is to be held on 12th December. As part of this, we are entering a period known as ‘purdah’. Political parties are preparing their campaign strategies after MPs backed a bill to hold a general election in December. Amid […]
A thorough study of the planet’s coastlines has found that offshore windfarms could provide more electricity than the world needs alone – even if they are only built in shallower waters near the shore and in windy regions. The overlap between the UK’s declining gas and oil industry and the […]
As we face the decline of our natural environment, data shows that tackling climate change, air quality, biodiversity loss and plastic pollution needs to be a priority. As public concern for the environment and climate grows, urgent action is needed to drive necessary change. The new Environment Bill provides a comprehensive […]
By the early 2020s, Dogger Bank in the North Sea will be home to the largest offshore wind turbines ever built. Using blades more than 100 metres long, each of the new mega-turbines will reach over 220m high and generate enough electricity for 16,000 homes. The turbines at the proposed site, […]
Failing to adopt a more coherent approach to urban planning within the UK’s cities and towns will make it impossible to meet the challenges of population growth, climate change and environmental risks a new study by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has found. The report – A Smarter Approach to […]
Chris Walker, former Treasury economist, has called for 30,000 more homes to be built each year as people in Britain are living for longer. In light of new research suggesting that the NHS is “overwhelmed” by nearly a million extra older people suffering injuries after falling, the call aims to […]
South Tyneside Council have recently published a draft local plan. A local plan sets a framework for how areas will grow over 15-20 years. Local Plans set out the strategic priorities for development of an area and cover commercial, housing, private and public development, including transport infrastructure, along with protection […]
New research suggests that living within 300m of urban green space is associated with a greater sense of worth, life satisfaction and happiness. Research conducted by Newcastle University, the University of Warwick and the University of Sheffield, uses new geospatial research techniques to create an accurate measure of the relationship […]
We know to reuse and recycle our plastics at home. We know to not leave the tap running when we brush our teeth. We know that we should cycle, walk or take the bus to work. We know that if we don’t make the necessary changes to our lives, we […]
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has recently congratulated all of the planners recently elected to Chartered Membership during the period January to March 2019. Amongst this list is our own Peter Gillan MRTPI in recognition of his hard work and diligence. This title signals his wide range of skills and […]
As of today, 1st July 2019, ethical partnership are no longer a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) but are a Limited Company. The change sees Ethical Planning LLP become Ethical Planning (North East) Limited, however we will continue to trade as ethical partnership. As we grow as a business, we have […]