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Legal briefs: Heritage body in court over ancient tree ‘poisonings’; Colum Sands nursing home challenge fails
19th October, 2018
Summary
A round-up of legal news: 13 October-19 October, 2018
Appeals round-up: House approved on site ‘not well placed’ for a dwelling; Community centre would be sixfold breach of policy threshold
19th October, 2018
Summary
A round-up of planning appeals: 13 October-19 October, 2018
England round-up: Out-of-date local plans are key barrier to meeting logistics sector needs; Hampshire council to ‘rip up’ its draft plan
19th October, 2018
Summary
A round-up of planning news in England: 13 October-19 October, 2018
Northern Ireland round-up: Bill clarifying decision-making powers of civil servants published; Key cross-border greenway scheme for Strabane unveiled
19th October, 2018
Summary
A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 13 October-19 October, 2018
Ireland round-up: Landmark College Green plaza for Dublin refused on transport impact; New state development agency speaks out on housing plans
19th October, 2018
Summary
A round-up of planning news in Ireland: 13 October-19 October, 2018
Scotland round-up: North Glasgow regeneration at Port Dundas makes waves; Consultation begins over big city noise action plans
19th October, 2018
Summary
A round-up of planning news in Scotland: 13 October-19 October, 2018
Wales round-up: Prospectus published for Valleys Regional Park; Cash to help Welsh homes become power stations
19th October, 2018
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A round-up of planning news in Wales: 13 October-19 October, 2018
Bill clarifying decision-making powers of NI civil servants published
19th October, 2018
Summary
Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley has introduced legislation to help restore devolved government in Northern Ireland that crucially clarifies the decision-making powers of civil servants in the absence of ministers at Stormont.
Key cross-border greenway scheme for Strabane unveiled
19th October, 2018
Summary
Proposals for a new cross-border Greenway scheme providing a shared cycling and walking route linking Strabane in County Tyrone to Lifford in County Donegal go on display next week.
Landmark College Green plaza for Dublin refused on transport impact
19th October, 2018
Summary
Dublin City Council’s ambitious but controversial plan for a €10 million pedestrianised plaza at the capital’s College Green has been rejected by An Bord Pleanála.
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East Cambridgeshire DC: Planning Team Leader and Senior Planning Officer
18th September, 2018
See job descriptions: East Cambridgeshire DC: East Cambridgeshire District Council’s positive and pro-active approach to development has resulted in a period of growth within the district. Cambridgeshire
South Holland District Council: Senior Planning Policy Officer
13th September, 2018
Upto £39,961: South Holland District Council: Live for Less? For less than £200k you can get a 3 bedroom detached house with period features. Senior Policy Planners should move here! £39,961. Spalding, Lincolnshire
Folkestone and Hythe District Council: Chief Planning Officer
13th September, 2018
Up to £70,000 plus benefits: Folkestone and Hythe District Council: Investing for the next generation; delivering more of what matters Folkestone and Hythe
Sam Ferris Associates Ltd: Senior / Associate Town Planner
12th September, 2018
£36,000 - £50,000 + car allowance + unbeatable industry bonus + healthcare : Sam Ferris Associates Ltd: Do you want to be working on the London central projects that everyone is talking about? London (Greater)
Sam Ferris Associates Ltd: Senior / Associate Director Town Planner
12th September, 2018
£55,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience): Sam Ferris Associates Ltd: Want more autonomy then you’ve ever had before to build your own team? Cheltenham
Sam Ferris Associates Ltd: Senior / Associate Director Town Planner
12th September, 2018
£55,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience): Sam Ferris Associates Ltd: Want more autonomy then you’ve ever had before to build your own team? Oxfordshire