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Court grants London council an injunction against illegal encampments
18th April, 2019
Summary
The High Court has granted Kingston Council a full three-year injunction order that will allow it to prevent unlawful occupation, encampments and fly-tipping on public land.
Notts approves regeneration scheme
18th April, 2019
Summary
Nottingham City Council’s planning committee has granted outline planning permission for a proposal to transform the derelict Boots Island site.
Appeals round-up: Portable golf shelter is a building, rules inspector; 72 per cent size increase ‘not disproportionate’ in green belt
18th April, 2019
Summary
A round-up of planning appeals: 13 April-19 April, 2019
RTPI to support planning APPG
18th April, 2019
Summary
The RTPI has announced that it will be the secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Planning.
England round-up: RTPI to support planning APPG; Khan to invest £11m in housing homeless families
18th April, 2019
Summary
A round-up of planning news in England: 13 April-19 April, 2019
Northern Ireland round-up: Province’s tallest building proposed for Belfast; Green light for Ballyclare urban extension
18th April, 2019
Summary
A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 13 April-19 April, 2019
Ireland round-up: Cross-party parliamentary report calls for climate change action; Go-ahead for Carrickmines retail park
18th April, 2019
Summary
A round-up of planning news in Ireland: 13 April-19 April, 2019
Scotland round-up: Masterplan move to transform Irvine harbour; City planners back capital concert hall
18th April, 2019
Summary
A round-up of planning news in Scotland: 13 April-18 April, 2019
Wales round-up: Cardiff BTR complex makes waves; Neath Port Talbot threatens to quit Swansea Bay City Deal
18th April, 2019
Summary
A round-up of planning news in Wales: 13 April-19 April, 2019
Province’s tallest building proposed for Belfast
18th April, 2019
Summary
A public consultation exercise has just finished for what would be Northern Ireland’s tallest building, a 30-storey apartment block proposed for the Sailortown area of Belfast.
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Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council: Senior Planning Officer (Enforcement)
20th April, 2019
Grade 10 - £32,878 to £34,788 per annum: Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council: We are looking for a Senior Planning Officer to lead on the planning enforcement work of the Development Management Team Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council: Senior Planning Policy Officer (2 posts)
20th April, 2019
£32,878 – £34,788 per annum Grade 10 : Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council: The Council is preparing a Joint Local Plan in partnership with the neighbouring authority of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council: Neighbourhood Planning Officer
20th April, 2019
Grade 10 - £32,878 to £34,788 per annum (pro rata): Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council: We are looking for a motivated individual keen to work with and advise local communities in the development of their Neighbourhood Plans Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
London Borough of Enfield: Planning Officer x Two
18th April, 2019
Grade: SO1 - £29,766 to £30,708 as of 1st April 2019, : London Borough of Enfield: Headlining our ambitious growth agenda is the Borough’s largest residential led mixed-use development at Meridian Water.... Enfield, London
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority: Director of Planning and Park Direction
18th April, 2019
Competitive Salary: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority: The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is the only predominantly coastal National Park in the UK and boasts... Pembrokeshire (Sir Benfro)
South Somerset District Council: Specialist – Development Management x 2
18th April, 2019
1 x Grade 6 (£30,507 - £33,799) and 1 x Grade 7 (£34,788 - £38,813): South Somerset District Council: Take an exciting step in your career. Somerset