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Appeals round-up: ‘Paragraph 55’ home proposed with design matters reserved; Council's ‘persuasive case’ outweighs ministerial statement
20th April, 2018
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A round-up of planning appeals: 13 April-20 April, 2018
Legal briefs: Dublin pub faces prosecution over alterations; Ex-Stormont minister’s Crossgar flat challenge fails
20th April, 2018
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A round-up of legal news: 14 April-20 April, 2018
England round-up: Labour would link housing affordability to income; Integrating planning and transport key to Northern economy, says RTPI
20th April, 2018
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A round-up of planning news in England: 14 April-20 April, 2018
Northern Ireland round-up: Marine plan makes waves; Warrenpoint Port growth proposals
20th April, 2018
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A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 14 April-20 April, 2018
Ireland round-up: Major Irish water clean-up strategy published; Dublin Port revised masterplan published
20th April, 2018
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A round-up of planning news in Ireland: 14 April-20 April, 2018
Scotland round-up: Councils could take over empty buildings under new proposals; Community bid to reclaim part of Dumfries High Street
20th April, 2018
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A round-up of planning news in Scotland: 14 April-20 April, 2018
Wales round-up: Environment minister spells out her priorities to the Senedd; Swansea copperworks distillery project
20th April, 2018
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A round-up of planning news in Wales: 14 April-20 April, 2018
Major Irish water clean-up strategy published
20th April, 2018
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The Irish Government has published its latest plans for protecting and improving water quality across the state, which will involve significant investment in infrastructure over the next four years.
Community bid to reclaim part of Dumfries High Street
20th April, 2018
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A community benefit society has been established in Dumfries, with ambitious plans to take back control of its neglected town centre and become the first in Scotland to buy back part of its high street.
Welsh environment minister spells out her priorities to the Senedd
20th April, 2018
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Welsh environment minister Hannah Blythyn this week spelt out to Assembly Members (AMs) her priorities, which included increased tree planting and reversing the decline in biodiversity.
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Dacorum BC: Project Manager - Strategic Planning & Regeneration Officer (Infrastructure & Project Delivery)
20th April, 2018
£30,006 to £35,067 (Inclusive of London Fringe Weighting) + Car allowance - dependent upon grade: Dacorum BC: An excellent opportunity has arisen for an individual to be part of a proactive team leading on growth and the future shape of Dacorum. Dacorum, Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire: Senior Lecturer, Degree Apprenticeships – Town Planner
27th March, 2018
£38,883 - £49,149 pro rata pa - UH8: University of Hertfordshire: School of Life and Medical Sciences/ Biological and Environmental Sciences Hertfordshire
North Devon Council: Head Of Place
19th April, 2018
£50,989 – £55,812 per annum: North Devon Council: North Devon is a great place. We have a largely rural area full of quaint traditional villages, part of the... Devon
Three Rivers District Council: Planning Officer (Development Management)
19th April, 2018
£21,501 to £28,508 inclusive of London weighting.: Three Rivers District Council: Three Rivers District Council is a high achieving organisation at the leading edge of public services. Hertfordshire
Wirral Council: Senior Planning Officer
19th April, 2018
Band P04 £31,601 to £34,538: Wirral Council: With an evolving service culture and a changing Government agenda, Wirral Council is looking to strengthen and expand its Development Management team Wirral, Merseyside
Wirral Council: Planning Officer x 2
19th April, 2018
Band H £27,668 to £30,153: Wirral Council: With an evolving service culture and a changing Government agenda, Wirral Council is looking to strengthen and expand its Development Management team Wirral, Merseyside