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Summer quarter saw housing bounce back
15th January, 2021
Summary
Between July and September 2020, 45,000 homes were completed on site, according to building control figures published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
Appeals round-up: Council defeated in abandonment hearing; McDonald’s allowed near primary school despite obesity fears
15th January, 2021
Summary
A round-up of planning appeals: 9 January-15 January, 2021
Legal briefs: Court of Appeal backs judge and inspector’s decision; JR challenge over Shropshire Council Whitchurch approval fails
15th January, 2021
Summary
A round-up of legal news: 9 January-15 January, 2021
England round-up: Sustainable development must be at the heart of the planning system, organisations insist; Northamptonshire business park approved
15th January, 2021
Summary
A round-up of planning news in England: 9 January-15 January, 2021
Northern Ireland round-up: DfI refuses to act over contentious County Down wind turbine; Ebrington change of use to offices approved
15th January, 2021
Summary
A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 9 January-15 January, 2021
Ireland round-up: Dublin’s Connolly Quarter shapes up; Fast-track Carrickmines scheme includes 22-storey residential tower
15th January, 2021
Summary
A round-up of planning news in Ireland: 9 January-15 January, 2021
Scotland round-up: Green light for key west Dunbartonshire city deal project; Go-ahead for St Andrews student flats
15th January, 2021
Summary
A round-up of planning news in Scotland: 9 January-15 January, 2021
Wales round-up: Blueprint for flagship attraction for Merthyr Tydfil; Clean air white paper published
15th January, 2021
Summary
A round-up of planning news in Wales: 9 January-15 January, 2021
DfI refuses to act over contentious County Down wind turbine
15th January, 2021
Summary
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has refused to intervene in the seven-year planning and legal saga surrounding a wind turbine erected next to a scheduled ancient monument in County Down.
Dublin’s Connolly Quarter shapes up
15th January, 2021
Summary
Dublin City Council has approved Ballymore’s proposals for a major mixed-use development on a 2.8-hectare site beside Dublin’s Connolly station.
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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
Historic Environment Scotland: Director of Heritage
22nd December, 2020
£60,682 - £70,413 per annum plus allowances. : Historic Environment Scotland: We are looking for an ambitious heritage professional with excellent leadership skills, who will be a key member of the Senior Management Team. City of Edinburgh
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
Test Valley Borough Council: Planning Policy Manager
15th January, 2021
Grade – SM1 £55,067.40 - £60,566.52 per annum : Test Valley Borough Council: It is an exciting time to join Test Valley. Hampshire
Blackpool Council: Senior Planner
15th January, 2021
Grade H2, scp 37-41, £34,728.00 - £38,890.00 per annum: Blackpool Council: Blackpool Council offers an exciting opportunity to work in the UK’s most popular Blackpool, Lancashire