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The latest Planning Portal News
HBF claims government stats under-report housing completions
22nd September, 2016
Around 30,000 new builds are not counted in the official house building statistics according to a report from the Home Builders Federation…
Neighbourhood plans help block three different housing development appeals
22nd September, 2016
Communities Secretary highlights Neighbourhood Plans as a key factor in each of his decisions to dismiss schemes in East and West Sussex and near Bath…
London regeneration Compulsory Purchase Order blocked by Javid
22nd September, 2016
Communities Secretary refuses to approve the Compulsory Purchase Order proposed by Southwark Council required for the regeneration of the Aylesbury area…
Ombudsman pans Plymouth
22nd September, 2016
The Local Government Ombudsman reminds Plymouth City Council of its accountability role after the council fails to comply with their recommendations…
Planning minister ponders policy shifts
22nd September, 2016
In his first major speech as planning and housing minister Gavin Barwell suggests there will be a shift in government policy away from a singular focus on home ownership…
Planning round-up 22 September 2016
22nd September, 2016
Planning applications on the up. Rise in capital spend by planning departments. Liverpool housing boost. Small builders bemoan land shortages and planning barriers. And more stories...
North East devolution deal flounders
15th September, 2016
Javid confirms that the £30m-a-year devolution deal and regional mayor for the North East are “off the table” after the region’s local authorities fail to agree terms…
Infrastructure body urges clarity on its powers
15th September, 2016
The National Infrastructure Commission calls for MPs to clarify its position after the latest planning legislation omits provisions to put it on a statutory footing…
DCLG starts consultation on latest planning reforms
15th September, 2016
Government launches consultations on further changes to the neighbourhood planning regime and improving the use of planning conditions…