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England round-up: Lords’ ancient woodland amendment to environment bill rejected; £3.9bn for decarbonising heat and buildings set out in Net Zero Strategy
22nd October, 2021
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A round-up of planning news in England: 16 October-22 October, 2021
Legal briefs: North-South Interconnector challenge dismissed
22nd October, 2021
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A round-up of legal news: 16 October-22 October, 2021
Northern Ireland round-up: Mallon insists rural planning policy is unharmed by withdrawn advice note; Climate legislation stand-off
22nd October, 2021
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A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 16 October-22 October, 2021
Ireland round-up: 3,600 new homes in prospect for capital; Heritage initiatives promised
22nd October, 2021
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A round-up of planning news in Ireland: 16 October-22 October, 2021
Scotland round-up: Free community engagement digital tool on offer; Falkirk housing proposals announced
22nd October, 2021
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A round-up of planning news in Scotland: 16 October-22 October, 2021
Wales round-up: Drive to scale up renewable generation; Deeside development proposals outlined
22nd October, 2021
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A round-up of planning news in Wales: 16 October-22 October, 2021
Mallon insists rural planning policy is unharmed by withdrawn advice note
22nd October, 2021
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Defiant Northern Ireland infrastructure minister Nichola Mallon maintained this week that the abrupt withdrawal of a planning advice note on countryside development does not undermine strategic planning policy on rural development.
3,600 new homes in prospect for Irish capital
22nd October, 2021
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Two fast-track housing developments for the Irish capital have surfaced this week, promising a total of more than 3,600 new homes.
Free community engagement digital tool on offer in Scotland
22nd October, 2021
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As part of its work on community engagement, the Scottish Government’s digital planning team has negotiated a number of free subscriptions to an initiative called PlaceBuilder.
Drive to scale up renewable generation in Wales
22nd October, 2021
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The Welsh Government stressed this week that it wants to scale up renewable generation. It has assembled a group of 17 experts, both within the sector and from outside, to identify what needs to be done to overcome any barriers.
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Cumbria County Council: Planning officer – Development control
22nd October, 2021
Salary: £35,745 - £36,922: Cumbria County Council: This is an exciting time to join a small friendly team to work on a variety of interesting planning applications County Offices, Kendal
Tibbalds Planning and Urban Design Ltd: Town Planner (2-5 years’ experience)
22nd October, 2021
We will offer a salary to match you skills and experience, plus benefits.: Tibbalds Planning and Urban Design Ltd: We are a friendly, multidisciplinary practice based at London Bridge, seeking applications from town planners with a relevant RTPI accredited degree London Bridge, SE1
Lincolnshire County Council: Senior Planning Policy Officer
22nd October, 2021
£32,234 - £35,745: Lincolnshire County Council: Lincolnshire is growing places, Lincolnshire County Council is committed to an ambitious vision for the county in which sustainable development and... Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Countywide
Lake District National Park Authority: Planner
22nd October, 2021
£20,853 to £33,220 (depending on experience, knowledge and qualifications): Lake District National Park Authority: Would you like to work in one of England’s finest landscapes and a World Heritage Site? Hybrid – office base at Kendal, Cumbria, LA9
Derbyshire Dales District Council: Enforcement Team Leader and Senior Planning Officer
22nd October, 2021
Grade 10 (SCP 31-33) £34,728 - £36,922: Derbyshire Dales District Council: Enforcement Team Leader and Senior Planning Officer Derbyshire
Uttlesford District Council: Local Plan and New Communities Senior Planning Policy Officer
21st October, 2021
Salary Grade 8 £35,745 - £38,890: Uttlesford District Council: This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at an important stage of the Local Plan. Uttlesford, Essex (HYBRID WORKING)