News published June 2016
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Brexit won’t mean bonfire of EU green regulations insist lawyers
Published: Thursday, 30th June 2016
Lawyers and ecologists say that EU directives and European-derived regulations that relate to wildlife protection and air quality limits are likely to remain in place despite the referendum outcome…
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Spending watchdog warns HS2 regeneration benefits at risk
Published: Thursday, 30th June 2016
The HS2 high-speed rail project has an unrealistic timetable and is facing increased cost and schedule pressures, according to National Audit Office report…
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Worcester blocks edge-of-centre retail development anchored by High Street giants
Published: Thursday, 30th June 2016
21-hectare Worcester Woods development refused on the basis that it would have a significant adverse impact on the vitality and viability of retailers in Worcester City Centre…
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RTPI president says planning reforms haven’t delivered better growth
Published: Thursday, 30th June 2016
Williams urges the government to take a fundamentally different approach to the role of planning, “one that recognises, supports and invests in the benefits that planning can deliver”…
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North Northamptonshire joint development plan passes muster
Published: Thursday, 30th June 2016
Inspector’s report published concluding that, subject to modifications, the North Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit’s Joint Core Strategy is “sound”…
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Planning round-up 30 June 2016
Published: Thursday, 30th June 2016
Wolverhampton tram expansion. Ashford redevelopment approved. London round-up. Bradford consents homes in flood-risk area. Clark blows away single turbine near M1. And more stories...
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Ministers publish new garden settlement prospectus
Published: Thursday, 23rd June 2016
Further guidance published for the government's Locally-Led Garden Villages, Towns and Cities scheme stressing the importance of community support for proposals…
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Great North Plan mooted by RTPI and IPPR North
Published: Thursday, 23rd June 2016
Great North Plan blueprint seeks to turn the concept of a Northern Powerhouse into a reality by focusing on key industries and themes…
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New-look York local plan makes waves
Published: Thursday, 23rd June 2016
York’s emerging local plan continues to make progress with councillors set to approve a new preferred sites document…
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Clark blocks Cambridgeshire solar farm projects
Published: Thursday, 23rd June 2016
Two solar farm developments for the same site are refused on appeal, in both cases Clark concluded the solar farms would represent inappropriate development in a green belt location…