Planning authorities at district-level granted 83,500 planning decisions in the fourth quarter of 2019, which is equivalent to 87 per cent of all decisions. According to statistics published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), this is 6 per cent fewer than the number granted in the […]
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There are 23,000 homes being built as part of community-led housing schemes, says a report by the National CLT Network – four times more than the (5,810 homes) estimate three years ago. The report Estimating the Pipeline of Community Led Housing Projects and its Grant Requirements also found that there […]
Following disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), there has been a major push for local authorities to ensure that planning controls are not a barrier to food deliveries, distributors and the freight industry. This comes as part of a wider government call asking everyone across the country to focus […]
Christopher Pincher, Housing Minister, has invited designers, manufacturers and small businesses to create ideas for low-carbon, elder-friendly homes. These homes must meet the highest standards of design, the government said, using technology and innovation to improve quality of life and meet the needs of the country’s growing ageing population. Last […]
The High Court has granted Calderdale Council’s application for an injunction against people operating an illegal waste site at the former brickworks in Elland, Yorkshire. Planning enforcement officers from the council have visited the site several times and found evidence that amounted to an alleged breach of planning control. Waste was […]
Chris Heaton-Harris, Rail Minister, has announced that the government will invest £500 million into railway funding for improvements to rail services in the North East. This will include £337 million to bring new trains to the Tyne and Wear Metro line and £1.5m to reopen the Ashington-Blyth-Tyne line. The government […]
The National Infrastructure Commission’s Design Group has produced the report Design Principles for National Infrastructure a month before the government is expected to publish the National Infrastructure Strategy during March’s Budget. The report suggests that four key design principles need to be addressed in all new national infrastructure projects. According the […]
A recent survey by the RTPI suggests that 79% of planners agree that climate action should be a top priority for the profession. However, only 17% think the planning system of policy framework in their local area is equipped to deal with it. The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) has […]
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A recent report by the think tank Policy Exchange suggests radical reforms are needed to make the planning system fit for purpose in the 21st Century, including the reduction of specific planning powers. The report found that local elected politicians should be given a reduced role in drawing up slimmed-down […]
This week, Ethical Partnership are distributing surveys to residents in Castleside Village, County Durham. The survey gives the opportunity for the residents of Castleside to comment on their specific unmet housing needs. © Google Maps 2020 Housing need can come is different forms, it could be that extra space for working […]
As a society, there is a tendency to let the short-term market demand prevail against the long-term protection of our natural and historic assets. Heritage assets are under pressure within a system designed to facilitate development. Kevin Balch reflects on the importance of a holistic approach to planning for heritage […]