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News in brief: Town plan for Shrewsbury drafted; Regeneration project in Bristol approved
21st August, 2018
Summary
A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 21 August, 2018
Congleton bypass project receives approval
21st August, 2018
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The Department for Transport (DfT) has approved plans to build a 3.5-kilometre bypass in Congleton, Cheshire, saving drivers seven minutes in their journey past the town.
Approval for redevelopment of Botany Bay
21st August, 2018
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Chorley Council has approved plans for the redevelopment of Botany Bay that include 30,000 square feet of retail outlet space.
Housing application submitted for Birmingham games
20th August, 2018
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A planning application for the residential element of the games village for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games has been submitted by the city council.
Elderly can help solve the housing crisis, housebuilder says
20th August, 2018
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Retirement housebuilder McCarthy & Stone has said that those aged 65 and over hold the key to unlocking the housing crisis and helping younger people to get onto the housing ladder.
Compulsory sales could address vacant land issue in Scotland
20th August, 2018
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A report by the Scottish Land Commission has concluded that a new Compulsory Sales Order (CSO) could address the number of abandoned buildings as well as the amount of vacant and derelict land in town centres across Scotland.
Appeals round-up: ‘Poor outlook’ from bedsit in Cheam wig shop stockroom; 119-home Powys scheme allowed with 7.5% affordable housing
17th August, 2018
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A round-up of planning appeals: 11 August-17 August, 2018.
Legal briefs: Stansted planning jurisdiction challenge; York care home consent quashed
17th August, 2018
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A round-up of legal news: 11 August-17 August, 2018.
England round-up: England falling behind Scotland in improving air quality, says RTPI; Bidding opens for garden community development support
17th August, 2018
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A round-up of planning news in England: 11 August-17 August, 2018
Northern Ireland round-up: Major Belfast office schemes approved; Greenways funding boost
17th August, 2018
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A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 11 August-17 August, 2018
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