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Recommendations from First Session of Eco-town Challenge
The Eco-town Challenge Panel which consists of fifteen experts on design, the environment, transport and sustainability, have been charged with reviewing the eco-town proposals
- The Eco-town Challenge Panel which consists of fifteen experts on design, the environment, transport and sustainability, have been charged with reviewing the eco-town proposals
PPS12: Turley Associates Comment published
Turley Associates has published its review of PPS12. This sets out the Government's new policy on local spatial planning, integral for place shaping and in the delivery of land uses
- Turley Associates has published its review of PPS12. This sets out the Government's new policy on local spatial planning, integral for place shaping and in the delivery of land uses
Draft Heritage Protection Bill Comment
Turley Associates has published its analysis of the Draft Heritage Protection Bill, which is the latest in a series of government publications considering major reviews of the heritage planning system
- Turley Associates has published its analysis of the Draft Heritage Protection Bill, which is the latest in a series of government publications considering major reviews of the heritage planning system
Groceries Market Investigation – Final Report
The Competition Commission (CC) published its final report in its inquiry into UK groceries retailing, including measures to improve competition in local areas
- The Competition Commission (CC) published its final report in its inquiry into UK groceries retailing, including measures to improve competition in local areas
Experts sign up for eco-towns challenge
Twelve experts from the worlds of design, the environment, transport and sustainability have signed up to join the Eco-towns Challenge
- Twelve experts from the worlds of design, the environment, transport and sustainability have signed up to join the Eco-towns Challenge
Budget boost for housing
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears and Housing Minister Caroline Flint welcome Budget proposals to tackle climate change, build 'green' communities and meet the need for more affordable housing
- Communities Secretary Hazel Blears and Housing Minister Caroline Flint welcome Budget proposals to tackle climate change, build 'green' communities and meet the need for more affordable housing
Government publishes alternatives to casino-led regeneration
The Government has today published a new report, which shows that the benefits of regional casinos can be delivered through alternative, but equally effective, projects
- The Government has today published a new report, which shows that the benefits of regional casinos can be delivered through alternative, but equally effective, projects
New Partnership to Speed Up Housing Delivery in London
A new partnership to help speed up the delivery of the Capital's £3 billion house building programme was announced today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint and the London Mayor Ken Livingstone
- A new partnership to help speed up the delivery of the Capital's £3 billion house building programme was announced today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint and the London Mayor Ken Livingstone
Sheffield CDC Unveils Super-City Ambitions
Creative Sheffield has announced plans for a Northern super-city to counterbalance London through its Economic Masterplan
- Creative Sheffield has announced plans for a Northern super-city to counterbalance London through its Economic Masterplan
Review of "Call-In" Directions: Consultation
This consultation seeks views on proposals to reduce planning applications being referred to Government by local authorities for consideration of whether they should be 'called in' for ministers to decide. It aims to ensure decisions are taken at the right level
- This consultation seeks views on proposals to reduce planning applications being referred to Government by local authorities for consideration of whether they should be 'called in' for ministers to decide. It aims to ensure decisions are taken at the right level
Plans for Major Expansion of Offshore Wind Energy
All UK homes could be powered by offshore wind by 2020. Harnessing the vast potential of the UK's island status, which entered a new phase as Energy Secretary John Hutton announced proposals to open up its seas to up to 33GW (gigawatts) of offshore wind energy
- All UK homes could be powered by offshore wind by 2020. Harnessing the vast potential of the UK's island status, which entered a new phase as Energy Secretary John Hutton announced proposals to open up its seas to up to 33GW (gigawatts) of offshore wind energy
Housing and Planning Reform Central to Queens Speech
The Government plans to introduce a Housing & Regeneration Bill and major reforms to the planning system as announced in the Queen’s Speech.
- The Government plans to introduce a Housing & Regeneration Bill and major reforms to the planning system as announced in the Queen’s Speech.
City Development Companies
The benefits of efficient spatial planning are seen to be vital in supporting economic development.
- The benefits of efficient spatial planning are seen to be vital in supporting economic development.
