Planning

By Heather Jameson | 08 May 2022

The Queen’s Speech is set to include a new bill to revamp planning and kick start housebuilding, ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

We need more joined-up working between local and central Government

By Sheila Oxtoby | 04 May 2022

'Nutrient neutrality' regulations are well-meaning but the need to reduce our impact on the envir...

London could lose out if new infrastructure levy is pooled

By Ann McGauran | 03 May 2022

There is ‘real fear’ London will lose out if the Government decides to replace Section 106 agreem...

HEALTH

Zero progress on climate but devo can keep things on track

By Grace Newcombe | 20 April 2022

The Levelling Up White Paper’s relative silence on net zero represents a huge missed opportunity ...

WHITEHALL

New Natural England advice is a big deal

By Sam Chapman-Allen | 20 April 2022

A letter informing councils of advice from Natural England on requirements to mitigate nutrient p...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Energy strategy to bring about planning overhaul

By Martin Ford | 07 April 2022

The Government is to reform planning regulations in the hope of boosting the nation’s energy supply.

PLANNING

Finally biting back

05 April 2022

Oxford City Council can’t do right for doing wrong, it would seem.

WHITEHALL

Planning bill to be dropped

By Martin Ford | 04 April 2022

The Government is to scrap its long-awaited planning bill, it has been reported.

PLANNING

Section 106 agreements to be scrapped

By Martin Ford | 31 March 2022

Proposals for a standard Infrastructure Levy to replace the current system will be included in an...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Change is coming and local authorities will need to adapt

By James Fawcett | 25 February 2022

Councils must grapple with planning issues now so that as much development as possible is adapted...

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