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Waltham Forest approves 750 homes at virtual meeting
2nd April, 2020
Summary
Waltham Forest Council’s planning committee has granted planning permission for a 750-home scheme in Leyton at a virtual planning meeting.
Manchester chief exec to decide planning applications
2nd April, 2020
Summary
The chief executive of Manchester City Council has been delegated powers to decide planning applications during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
COP26 postponed due to Covid-19
2nd April, 2020
Summary
The COP26 UN climate change crisis has been postponed until 2021 because of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
Construction contract values achieve year-on-year increase
1st April, 2020
Summary
Construction contract values totalled £6.5 billion in February 2020 – 19.9 per cent up on those for February 2019, according to analysis published by Barbour ABI.
West Sussex council requests a pause in progress of local plan
1st April, 2020
Summary
Horsham District Council has asked the government to suspend the review of the area’s local plan during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
James introduces emergency permitted development rights to help NHS
1st April, 2020
Summary
Welsh housing minister Julie James has introduced emergency temporary permitted development rights to allow local authorities to change the use of buildings without planning permission during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Fall in Right to Buy sales in Q3
1st April, 2020
Summary
English local authorities sold an estimated 2,356 dwellings between October and December 2019 (Q3) – a 12 per cent decline on the same quarter in 2018/19.
Salford waterfront scheme to go ahead
1st April, 2020
Summary
Salford City Council has approved developers Royalton Group and Frogmore’s Cotton Quay scheme.
News in brief: Renewable energy on the up; Edinburgh contractors asked to follow national guidance
31st March, 2020
Summary
A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 31 March, 2020
Covid-19: Officers at Welsh council to decide all applications
31st March, 2020
Summary
Pembrokeshire County Council has approved measures triggered by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak that mean officers will be able to decide planning issues. This includes all planning applications normally considered by the planning committee.
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Network Rail: Consents Manager - 12 Month Opportunity - Swindon, GB
31st March, 2020
Salary: Circa £42971 - £48346: Network Rail: Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. We’re making rail safer, more reliable and more efficient than ever before Swindon, Bristol, Reading
London borough of Bexley: Planner- Principal Planner (Career Grade)
1st April, 2020
£32,578 - £42,673 , per annum (inclusive of Market Premium): London borough of Bexley: This is an exciting time for the London Borough of Bexley; as we are at the heart of a regeneration and change... London
Network Rail: Consents Manager - Reading
31st March, 2020
Salary: Circa £42971 - £48346: Network Rail: Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. We’re making rail safer, more reliable and more efficient than ever before Swindon, Bristol, Reading
Network Rail: Consents Manager - Bristol, GB
31st March, 2020
Salary: Circa £42971 - £48346: Network Rail: Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. We’re making rail safer, more reliable and more efficient than ever before Swindon, Bristol, Reading
Leeds City Council: Planner (Project Support)
20th March, 2020
C1 - £21,588 to £23,835: Leeds City Council: We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and committed Planner to join our busy Policy and Plans Group. Leeds
South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council: Senior Planning Policy Officer
17th March, 2020
Grade 7 (£41,555 - £46,294): South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council: The successful applicant for this role will join the councils at an important time to help deliver the work of the policy team Milton Park,South Oxfordshire