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Ox-Cam Arc requires a delivery body, say property professionals
16th October, 2019
Summary
An Olympics-style organising body is needed to deliver homes, transport, social infrastructure and commercial space across the Oxford-Cambridge Arc.
Planning application submitted for £70m Alexander Stadium redevelopment
16th October, 2019
Summary
A £70 million planning application has been submitted to Birmingham City Council to redevelop Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr.
Review panel calls for new body to integrate HS2 and NPR
16th October, 2019
Summary
A special purpose vehicle based on the Olympic Delivery Authority should be established to ensure that HS2, Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) and related upgrades ‘are combined efficiently and with maximum value’.
Energy storage to be exempt from NSIP regime
16th October, 2019
Summary
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published a consultation on proposals to exempt energy storage from the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) regime in England and Wales.
Environment Bill launched in Parliament
15th October, 2019
Summary
The government has introduced a bill to Parliament that aims to tackle the ‘biggest environmental priorities of our time’.
News in brief: McVey seeks reassurance over Broxtowe green belt; Cherwell commits to biodiversity target
15th October, 2019
Summary
A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 15 October, 2019
Built environment sector reacts to Queen's Speech
15th October, 2019
Summary
The government’s proposed legislative programme unveiled in the Queen’s Speech has received a cautious reaction across the built environment community.
High Court throws out challenge to Ashford’s local plan
14th October, 2019
Summary
The High Court has rejected a challenge to Ashford Borough Council’s local plan in a dispute over use of a site.
Queen’s Speech sets out plans for infrastructure, environment and devolution
14th October, 2019
Summary
Ministers will bring forward a National Infrastructure Strategy in the autumn to boost productivity and tackle climate change under a series of initiatives unveiled in the Queen’s Speech.
Northampton rail freight NSIP approved
14th October, 2019
Summary
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has granted a development consent order for the Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Interchange, a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP).
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South Lakeland District Council: Specialist Level 3 (Development Management)
16th October, 2019
Salary scale K £35,934 to £38,813 per annum : South Lakeland District Council: South Lakeland District Council is seeking to recruit a Level 3 Specialist (Development Management) within the specialist service area ‘Place’. Kendal, Cumbria
South Lakeland District Council: Specialist Level 2 (Development Management) Permanent
16th October, 2019
Salary scale J £32,878 to £35,934 per annum : South Lakeland District Council: South Lakeland District Council is seeking to recruit a Level 2 Specialist (Development Management) Kendal, Cumbria
Charnwood Borough Council: M363 Team Leader Local Plans
16th October, 2019
Grade PO3 (SCP 37 – 40) £39,782 - £42,683 + Essential Car User Allowance: Charnwood Borough Council: Our Local Plans Team has been busy working on Charnwood’s Draft Local Plan 2019-2036 and this is due to go out to full public consultation shortly. Loughborough, Leicestershire
Waverley Borough Council: Head of Planning and Economic Development
16th October, 2019
up to £80,000: Waverley Borough Council: We believe that Economic Development and Planning go hand in hand Godalming, Surrey
Milton Keynes Council: Planning Obligations Officer
15th October, 2019
£24799 - £28785: Milton Keynes Council: Milton Keynes is a rapidly expanding, vibrant and dynamic place to live, work and play. Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Cherwell District Council: Principal Planning Officer - Planning, Policy & Development
15th October, 2019
£39,544.50 to £44,185 per annum : Cherwell District Council: Our busy Development Management team needs a bright, enthusiastic and dynamic individual Oxfordshire