We have had some recent successes at Ethical Partnership, which we are excited to share. We have received the confirmation of planning permission for a residential development in Whitley Bay, and also lodged an application […]
Coronavirus Act Allows Virtual Planning Committee Meetings
The Coronavirus Act 2020 will allow planning committee meetings to be held virtually. This will allow important planning decisions to be agreed during the restrictions implemented to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Coronavirus […]
Planning Decisions and Applications see a Decline in England
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 […]
Pipeline of Community-Led Housing Continues to Grow
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 […]
Coronavirus Outbreak Causes Major Planning Response
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 […]
Government Pushes for New ‘Low Carbon, Elder-Friendly Home’ Designs
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 […]
Illegal Waste Site Crackdown by Councils
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 […]
North East to receive £500m of Railway Funding
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 […]
National Infrastructure Needs to Satisfy People Concerns and Net Zero
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 […]
Neighbourhood Plans and the Environmental Potential
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 […]
Should Councillors Be Stripped of Planning Powers?
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 […]
Castleside Village Having Their Say on Unmet Housing Needs
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 […]