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Places for People and Countryside sign first development agreement
22nd April, 2021
Summary
Regeneration firm Places for People and developer Countryside Properties have signed a development agreement as part of their national framework accord to speed up the delivery of up to 10,000 mixed-tenure homes over the next decade.
Task force launched for digital planning
22nd April, 2021
Summary
An independent panel has been launched with the time to promote an integrated digitally informed approach of town and country planning.
Construction materials to be reviewed independently
22nd April, 2021
Summary
Two experts have been appointed by the housing secretary to lead an independent review of the system for testing construction products.
Jobs and affordable homes are key to building back better, suggests report
22nd April, 2021
Summary
The provision of affordable housing and jobs will define how the UK will build back better from Covid-19, according to a report.
Mixed-use scheme in Leeds gets the go-ahead
22nd April, 2021
Summary
Leeds City Council has granted planning permission for a mixed-use scheme at Quarry Hill in the city centre.
MP moots bill to stop councils deciding their schemes
21st April, 2021
Summary
Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes has introduced a private members bill in the House of Commons that seeks to ‘establish independent local planning processes to determine housing development planning applications submitted by local authorities’.
Homes and office space approved in Bicester
21st April, 2021
Summary
Cherwell District Council has approved plans for an ‘innovation community’ at Bicester Gateway that seeks to allow people to mix and balance work with their social and home lives.
Consultation published on mobile phone mast permitted development
21st April, 2021
Summary
The government has proposed extending permitted development rights (PDR) in England for mobile phones masts so that they can be upgraded for 5G and to improve coverage in rural areas.
Government seeks 78% reduction in emissions by 2035
21st April, 2021
Summary
The UK Government has set an “ambitious” target to reduce emissions by 78 per cent compared with 1990 levels as it looks forward to hosting COP26 in November.
NI planning regime needs fundamental reforms, suggest Belfast CC and RTPI
20th April, 2021
Summary
Northern Ireland’s planning system needs fundamental reform, the country’s largest planning authority has told the Department for Infrastructure (DfI).
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Gedling Borough Council: Planning Officer
8th April, 2021
Up to £32,234 Plus Payment of Professional Fees: Gedling Borough Council: We’re seeking an experienced planning officer to manage a diverse caseload of planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries. Gedling, Nottingham
Carrington West: Associate Town Planner
1st April, 2021
£40k - 55k per year: Carrington West: Associate Planner Yorkshire Do you want to work for a highly motivated Planning Consultancy who consistently delivers a high level of service? York
Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority: Senior Programme Manager
22nd April, 2021
£43,857 - £46,845 per annum: Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority: We are seeking a dynamic manager with a proven track record in developing economic and regeneration projects South Yorkshire
London Borough of Croydon: Principal Planning Officer
21st April, 2021
Grade 14, (£44,790 - £46,839) plus Market supplement (£4,338 fte): London Borough of Croydon: An opportunity to get involved and be part of a forward-thinking development management service does not come along very often Croydon, London (Greater)
New Forest District Council: Development Management Officer x 2
21st April, 2021
£27,950- £36,123 per annum: New Forest District Council: This is a great time to join NFDC and develop your career within our Development Management and Planning teams Lyndhurst, Hampshire
London borough of Bexley: Planning Enforcement Manager
20th April, 2021
Salary: £43,822 - £51,123 per annum (Inc. of £2,436 Choices benefit and Market Premium) : London borough of Bexley: You will be ambitious for new opportunities and want to work as part of dynamic and friendly team to meet the Borough’s ambitions. Bexleyheath