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News in brief: Leeds approves British Library redevelopment plans; Consultation closes this week on all-island rail network future
18th January, 2022
Summary
A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 18 January, 2022
Partnership to tackle nature recovery proposed
18th January, 2022
Summary
The government has proposed establishing a national landscapes partnership that brings together those responsible for managing national parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England so they can collaborate to tackle nature recovery and improve public access.
Environmental campaigners seek legal action over Net Zero Strategy
17th January, 2022
Summary
Friends of the Earth has filed papers with the High Court to bring forward a judicial review against the government’s ‘lacklustre’ strategies to address the climate crisis.
Second-home loophole to be closed in England
17th January, 2022
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Levelling up and housing secretary Michael Gove has announced that owners of second homes who ‘abuse’ a tax loophole by claiming they are holiday lets will have to pay up from next year.
Housing Delivery Test: 51 councils face the presumption consequence
17th January, 2022
Summary
The results of the 2021 Housing Delivery Test show that 51 councils face the presumption in favour of sustainable development.
Appeals round-up: Cambs village scheme fails for rural harm; Leics homes plan passes design test
14th January, 2022
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A round-up of planning appeals: 8 January-14 January, 2022
Legal briefs: London landlord fined £64K over illegal Barking HMO; Swindon highway condition case heads for Supreme Court
14th January, 2022
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A round-up of legal news: 8 January-14 January, 2022
England round-up: Only 14% of rivers in good ecological condition; Pilots launched to inspire people to engage with planning system
14th January, 2022
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A round-up of planning news in England: 8 January-14 January, 2022
Northern Ireland round-up: Mallon calls in huge Lisburn development after nine-month hiatus; Lidl proposes south Belfast project
14th January, 2022
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A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 8 January-14 January, 2022
Ireland round-up: Surge in Dublin fast-track proposals; Dalkey development row reignited
14th January, 2022
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A round-up of planning news in Ireland: 8 January-14 January, 2022
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Mendip District Council: Section 106 Monitoring / Assistant Planning Officer
17th January, 2022
£26,337 – £28,446 per annum: Mendip District Council: Do you have a passion for the built environment? Do you want to help shape your surroundings? Mendip, Somerset
Kirklees Council: Masterplanner, Project Manager - Development Management
17th January, 2022
Grade: Grade 14 Salary: £43,857 - £45,859: Kirklees Council: You will contribute towards the planning, design and creation of the masterplans and design frameworks and infrastructure delivery plans All Kirklees Locations, West Yorkshire
Kirklees Council: Senior Planner - Majors and Minerals
17th January, 2022
Grade: Grade 12 Salary: £37,890 - £39,880: Kirklees Council: We are looking to appoint a forward thinking, motivated and organised Senior Planning Officer (x2) to join our Majors Team. Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Shetland Islands Council: Planning Officers – Development Management
14th January, 2022
£34,622.86 – £43,909.34 per annum (J – L Career Graded) inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.: Shetland Islands Council: Are you an ambitious planning professional looking for both a fresh career challenge, and a better quality of life? Shetland Islands
Waverley Borough Council: Planning Technician
14th January, 2022
Starting salary £24,369 per annum: Waverley Borough Council: An exciting opportunity has arisen within Planning Services for someone who has an interest in planning and the environment Godalming, Surrey
Government of Bermuda: PLANNER
14th January, 2022
PS33 $96,029.25 (=US$ Equivalent): Government of Bermuda: The post holder conducts site visits and negotiates with applicants to ensure compliance with all relevant planning policies Bermuda