All planning system articles – Page 6
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NewsLegal challenge of PD expansion continues despite space standards U-turn
Campaign group says challenge unaffected by shock reversal by government on its permitted development policy
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NewsGovernment U-turn on space standards for PD homes
Housing secretary says all permitted development homes will have to meet national space standards
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NewsSharp drop in residential planning approvals
Official figures show number of decisions on major applications fell by 27% in April-June quarter
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NewsFewer than one in 20 councillors think planning reforms improve democracy
Concerns over plans strong among Conservative elected members
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NewsFormer May adviser hits out at housing formula
Chief of staff to former PM says government’s approach is “not consistent” with the levelling up agenda
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NewsBeauty Commission chair to head up new design quango
Nicholas Boys Smith will also lead ”expert group” to advise govt on housing design
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NewsBe First wins permission for ‘net zero’ estate regen
Barking and Dagenham council approves latest phase of Gascoigne Estate scheme
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NewsLords committee raises fears over permitted development expansion
Peers say changes could lead to the construction of low-quality housing
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NewsCouncil leaders slam government’s housing formula
Local Government Association joins with internal Tory critics of algorithm designed to set local targets
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NewsMinister delays decision on 1,200 Norwich homes
Conservationists call for a re-think as uncertainty continues over £300m city centre development
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NewsHousing secretary approves controversial Brentford tower scheme
L Q’s plan for 18-storey tower close to historic Kew Gardens had been opposed by local council
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NewsTwo-fifths of approved homes never built, says Shelter
Analysis by housing charity finds 380,000 homes permitted since 2011 unbuilt
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NewsCampaign group presses ahead with PD legal challenge
Judicial review of new permitted developments rights, which came into force yesterday, launched
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NewsBrick by Brick gets permission for Croydon scheme
Project for 58 homes to be built across seven small sites
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NewsTory council leader joins revolt over planning reforms
Wokingham councillor starts campaign to allow local authorities to determine their own housing numbers
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NewsGentoo submits plans for 268-home Sunderland scheme
Homes are first part of housing association’s five-year plan to build 900 homes in the city
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NewsExtension of PD rights faces legal challenge
Campaign group issues “pre-action” letter warning of judicial review over controversial planning deregulation
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NewsTory MP breaks cover to criticise planning reforms
Midlands MP says new formula for determining local housing numbers will “level down” city targets in favour of shires
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CommentPlanning reform: For and against
White paper taskforce expert Chris Katkowski says the reforms will simplify planning while TCPA chair Mary Parsons thinks it will reduce democratic oversight
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NewsModa commits to 2021 start on giant Hove scheme
Build to rent specialist signs section 106 agreement on 824-home Sackville Trading Estate regeneration