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Appeals round-up: Pub with dance floor ‘not a restaurant’; Council must pay costs for misinterpreting GPDO
15th February, 2019
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A round-up of planning appeals: 9 February-15 February, 2019
Legal briefs: High Court rejects Tate Modern neighbours’ privacy challenge; South Gloucestershire loses High Court challenge
15th February, 2019
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A round-up of legal news: 9 February-15 February, 2019
England round-up: RTPI chief calls for strong political leadership; Government announces £250 million in new housing deal funding
15th February, 2019
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A round-up of planning news in England: 9 February-15 February, 2019
Northern Ireland round-up: DfI insists reconsideration of key electricity grid project will rely on new powers; Newtownards new homes approved
15th February, 2019
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A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 9 February-15 February, 2019
Ireland round-up: Dublin’s councils publish coordinated carbon-cutting strategies; M1 corridor campaign
15th February, 2019
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A round-up of planning news in Ireland: 9 February-15 February, 2019
Scotland round-up: Plans submitted for second phase of Edinburgh brewery redevelopment; Whisky tourist attraction unveiled for capital
15th February, 2019
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A round-up of planning news in Scotland: 9 February-15 February, 2019
Wales round-up: Swansea LDP set to be adopted by month-end; Zip-wire scheme for the Rhondda
15th February, 2019
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A round-up of planning news in Wales: 9 February-15 February, 2019
DfI insists reconsideration of key electricity grid project will rely on new powers
15th February, 2019
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The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has confirmed that it will reconsider consent for the northern section of the north-south interconnector project in the light of the new powers and guidance for civil servants, which came into force late last year.
Dublin’s councils publish coordinated carbon-cutting strategies
15th February, 2019
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Local authorities across the capital have jointly unveiled ambitious climate action plans. They aim to cut carbon emissions by 40 per cent by 2040 and achieve a 33 per cent improvement in energy efficiency of their buildings by 2020.
Plans submitted for second phase of Edinburgh brewery redevelopment
15th February, 2019
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Developer Vastint Hospitality has lodged plans with the city council for the second phase of its ambitious mixed-use redevelopment of Edinburgh’s old Fountainbridge Brewery site.
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Rochdale Borough Council: Principal Planning Officer
15th February, 2019
Grade 9 £38,876 to £40,760: Rochdale Borough Council: Here in Rochdale, we have ambitious plans for growth and investment Rochdale, Greater Manchester
West Northamptonshire: Senior Strategic Planning Officer
8th February, 2019
£33,135 - £38,052 : West Northamptonshire: The Councils in West Northamptonshire are committed to sustainable growth... Northamptonshire
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils: Senior Planning Officer (18 Month Fixed Term Contract)
5th February, 2019
Up to £41,847 plus Performance Related Pay up to 3% of basic salary for high performers: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils: We are looking for an enthusiastic senior planner to work on a range of... London
Turley: Senior Planner
15th February, 2019
Competitive plus excellent benefits: Turley: Turley is passionate about the places it helps to create and is active across the north in delivering truly transformational projects. We are looki... Manchester/Leeds
Derbyshire Dales District Council: Senior Planning Officer
14th February, 2019
Grade 9 (SCP 27-30 - £30,507- £32,878 per annum): Derbyshire Dales District Council: Do you want to work in one of the most beautiful Districts in the Country, combining spectacular countryside with easy access... Derbyshire
Melton Borough Council: Planning Officer
14th February, 2019
£21,074 to £33,136: Melton Borough Council: We are seeking experienced and motivated planning professionals with a wide range of well-developed planning skills... Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire