Positive planning for new free schools
New planning principles for councils to consider when determining planning applications for school developments with local support were published ahead of the Royal Assent of the Academies Bill....
View Article'Garden grabbing' concerns raised by new figures
New figures have laid bare concerns over the dramatic increase in the number of 'gardens grabbed' for development in the last 12 years. (continues...)
View ArticleFuture of Building Regulations
Help us identify the changes needed to Building Regulations. (continues...)
View ArticleCutting red tape to give a green light for greener development
Developers will find it easier to make their building projects greener as Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced government action to shorten and simplify environmental regulations. (continues...)
View ArticleThe Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations...
The consultation seeks the views of individuals, consultants, planning officers and statutory consultees on the proposed amendments to the Regulations. (continues...)
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