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Major mixed-use project by Belfast Lough takes shape
22nd January, 2021
Summary
Proposals to establish a major £93 million mixed-use scheme at Giant’s Park on Belfast Lough’s North Foreshore have made progress.
Controversial Belfast biogas plant decision is deferred
22nd January, 2021
Summary
Contentious proposals for a major biogas development in Belfast were paused this week. Instead of being decided by the city council’s planning committee on Tuesday evening, the project will now be the subject of a pre-determination hearing before councillors finally decide the scheme’s fate.
Affordable housing bill published in Ireland
22nd January, 2021
Summary
The Irish Government has published legislation designed to boost the provision of affordable housing.
Multimillion-pound Perth tourist attraction plan revealed
22nd January, 2021
Summary
Ambitious proposals have been unveiled for a new £33.8 million leisure-led development on the outskirts of Perth.
Redevelopment of riverside site promises 2,500 homes
22nd January, 2021
Summary
The masterplan for the regeneration of a key brownfield site in Cardiff with thousands of new homes and a significant amount of business floor space was unveiled for consultation by developer Vastint UK this week.
Anglian Water seeks to secure future water supplies
21st January, 2021
Summary
Anglian Water has unveiled an ‘ambitious programme’ to address concerns about a water deficit in the East of England alongside a planned delivery of 175,000 homes.
Pincher urges councils to keep local plans up to date
21st January, 2021
Summary
Housing minister Christopher Pincher has exhorted councils to keep their local plans up to date to guarantee that England ‘gets on with building the homes it needs and in the right places’.
New regulator to monitor safety of construction materials
21st January, 2021
Summary
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has announced the establishment of a national regulator to guarantee that materials used to construct homes would be made safer.
Stats: Year-on-year increase in planning application submissions
21st January, 2021
Summary
A total of 53,430 English and Welsh planning applications were lodged with the Planning Portal in December 2020, according to recently published statistics.
Cornwall Council endorses renewable energy centre
21st January, 2021
Summary
Cornwall Council’s strategic planning committee has granted planning permission for a renewable power energy centre.
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Cyngor Tref Abergele Town Council: PLACE PLAN FACILITATOR
13th January, 2021
NJC Salary - £30,451 - £32,910 : Cyngor Tref Abergele Town Council: Abergele Town Council are seeking to appoint a focused and enthusiastic individual to work as part of a small team. Wales
Gedling Borough Council: Planning Officer – Enforcement and Compliance
5th January, 2021
UP TO £34,728 PER ANNUM (37 hours) PLUS PAYMENT OF PROFESSIONAL FEE: Gedling Borough Council: Gedling is an attractive place to live and work, and the Council offices are Civic Centre, Arnold, Nottingham
Pembrokeshire County Council: Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer and Principal Planning Officer
18th December, 2020
Grade 7 - £25,481 - £28,672 Grade 8 - £29,577 - £33,782 Grade 9 - £34,728 - £38,890: Pembrokeshire County Council: A range of exciting opportunities are available to join our expanding Planning team. Pembrokeshire
Pennyfarthing Homes: PLANNING MANAGER
21st January, 2021
Competitive salary: Pennyfarthing Homes: Reporting to the Land & Planning Director, you will join an established planning team undertaking both current and upcoming... New Milton, Hampshire
Runnymede Borough Council: Development Manager
21st January, 2021
£51,900 - £59,327 p.a. dependent on experience: Runnymede Borough Council: We are seeking an ambitious planning professional who is ready to hit the ground running in the role of Development... Civic Centre, Surrey
Selby District Council: Senior Planning Policy Officer
21st January, 2021
£32,234 per annum: Selby District Council: Are you looking for an opportunity to begin or develop your career in planning? Selby, North Yorkshire