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First Welsh national spatial strategy published
24th February, 2021
Summary
Housing and local government minister Julie James has launched the national spatial strategy – a 180-page document called Future Wales.
Homes England buys sites in Harrogate
24th February, 2021
Summary
Homes England has announced that it has acquired two development sites in Harrogate that will deliver a total of 880 family homes.
Council secures court order to remove caravans from green belt site
24th February, 2021
Summary
The High Court has granted Cheshire East Council an order that means several caravans must be removed from a green belt site in the borough.
News in brief: National park approves affordable homes; Council submits plans for a relief road
23rd February, 2021
Summary
A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 23 February, 2021
Not enough housing for older people in capital, warns think tank
23rd February, 2021
Summary
There should be a ‘stronger and more coordinated approach’ to building homes that suit older people living in London, according to a think tank.
Community group wins legal fight against city council car park plans
22nd February, 2021
Summary
Trees Not Cars has won a judicial review against Manchester City Council over plans for a 440-space car park next to the city centre’s only primary school.
Nature recovery should be in plans to ‘grow back better’ from pandemic
22nd February, 2021
Summary
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has stated that it is ‘vital’ that the recovery of nature is prioritised in the UK's economic recovery efforts alongside action on climate change to grow back better from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Record number of planning applications submitted in January
22nd February, 2021
Summary
A total of 54,153 applications were submitted through the Planning Portal in January 2021 – 19 per cent more than the 45,346 submitted in January 2020.
Applications open for RTPI mentoring scheme
22nd February, 2021
Summary
The RTPI's mentoring programme NURTURE is open for applications.
Scottish apprenticeship scheme could provide routes into planning profession
22nd February, 2021
Summary
Opportunities to adapt and enhance existing provision to include a vocational/work-based learning programme would offer an immediate solution to developing routes into the planning profession, a report recommends.
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Industry Jobs
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Turley: Assistant Planner/Planner
12th February, 2021
Dependent on experience: Turley: We are looking for a talented and ambitious Assistant Planner or Planner to work on stretching and prestigious projects Cardiff
Melton Borough Council: Senior Planning Development Officer
23rd February, 2021
£35,745 - £42,821 per annum: Melton Borough Council: We have big ambitions and need motivated and innovative individuals to become part of our team Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Melton Borough Council: Planning Development Officer
23rd February, 2021
£22,627 – £38,890 pro rata: Melton Borough Council: Melton Borough Council Development Management Team has recently undertaken a Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Royal Town Planning Institute: Infrastructure Specialist
23rd February, 2021
Salary £33,000 to £36,000 dep on location & experience: Royal Town Planning Institute: The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) champions the power of planning in creating prosperous places and vibrant communities. London (Greater)
Royal Town Planning Institute: Policy and Data Analyst
23rd February, 2021
£33,000 to £36,000 dep on location & experience: Royal Town Planning Institute: The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) champions the power of planning in creating prosperous places and vibrant communities. Greater Manchester
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils: Information and Monitoring Officer
19th February, 2021
£26,025–£38,616: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils: •Are you a planning graduate with a flair for statistics? London