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High Court rejects challenge to government roads strategy
27th July, 2021
Summary
The High Court has dismissed a challenge by transport campaigners against the government’s £27.4 billion road investment strategy.
News in brief: Ebbsfleet custom-build community wins approval; Nottingham moves towards homes scheme at Bestwood
27th July, 2021
Summary
A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 27 July, 2021
Energy recovery plant in Nottinghamshire gains approval
26th July, 2021
Summary
Housing and communities secretary Robert Jenrick has decided not to call in a proposal for an energy recovery facility at Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station.
Scottish planning statistics show major impact of Covid-19 pandemic
26th July, 2021
Summary
Homes for Scotland (HFS) has branded latest annual planning performance statistics which reveal a 17-week increase in the average decision time for major housing developments as 'unacceptable'.
MPs to probe local authority role in reaching net zero
26th July, 2021
Summary
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is calling for evidence on the funding resources available for councils working on net zero and how clear are the expectations about their role in reaching this target by 2050.
West Midlands charts future challenges to transport network
26th July, 2021
Summary
Midlands transport planners are drawing up a wide-ranging plan to direct investment and development of the region’s transport network to meet the challenges of climate change, population growth and traffic congestion.
West Midlands signs partnership for 5,000 homes
26th July, 2021
Summary
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has signed a partnership deal with developer St. Modwen to build 5,000 high-quality, energy efficient homes on disused industrial land in the next decade.
MPs demand government pause in permitted development rights
26th July, 2021
Summary
The government should pause any further extensions of permitted development rights (PDRs) for change of use to residential and review their role in the wider planning system, an influential group of MPs has argued.
Shapps unveils review of national policy for major road and rail
26th July, 2021
Summary
The government is to review the National Policy Statement (NPS) for major roads and rail in the light of environmental initiatives and the impact of Covid-19.
Multi-million pound mansion makeover gets green light
26th July, 2021
Summary
A Hong Kong property tycoon has gained planning permission from Westminster City Council to rebuild a seven storey private mansion next to Hyde Park.
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North Devon Council: 'Are You Awesome'? We're Hiring!
27th July, 2021
Based on experience: North Devon Council: I’m Maria Bailey, North Devon Council’s Development Manager. I’m looking to further recruit to my fabulous planning team. Devon
Perth and Kinross Council: Landscape Architect
27th July, 2021
£37,559.00 - £40,487.00 per year: Perth and Kinross Council: Perth and Kinross Council is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and practical Landscape Architect to join a small... Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth, PH1 5GD
Manchester Airport Group (MAG): Senior Planner
27th July, 2021
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Kirklees Council: Senior Planner (Planning Policy)
22nd July, 2021
£37,890 - £39,880: Kirklees Council: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Planner to Civic Centre 1, Huddersfield
Kirklees Council: Planning Enforcement Officer - Compliance Team
22nd July, 2021
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Kirklees Council: Masterplanner, Project Manager - Development Management
22nd July, 2021
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