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Planning performance and planning contributions
Posted on: 24 March 2014
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This consultation seeks views on the implementation of 2 proposals contained in the Autumn Statement 2013: a new threshold for designating local planning authorities as underperforming; and a proposed 10-unit threshold for section 106 affordable housing contributions. Comments are requested by 4 May 2014.
Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) for the transport sector
Posted on: 24 March 2014
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The Low Emission Transport Toolkit supports development planners, technical experts, and decision makers at national and local levels to plan and implement low emission transportation systems that support economic growth. This toolkit helps users navigate a variety of resources to identify the most effective tools to build and implement low emission development strategies (LEDS) for the transport sector.
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
Posted on: 24 March 2014
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The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) is the leading source of information and analysis on internal displacement. For the millions of people worldwide displaced within their own country, IDMC plays a unique role as a global monitor and evidence-based advocate to influence policy and action by governments, UN agencies, donors, international organisations and NGOs.
Community control or countryside chaos?
Posted on: 24 March 2014
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The Government’s planning reforms are unnecessarily damaging the countryside and undermining local democracy while failing to prioritise the regeneration of urban areas, according to a new report launched by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE).
Face to the fjord: A look at Oslo on the release of their new PSPL
Posted on: 24 March 2014
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Gehl Architects’ Public Space Public Life study of Oslo was made public on 24 March 2014. This blog aims to initiate dialogue around the challenges and opportunities facing the public realm in Oslo and other cities.
The value of arts and culture to people and society: an evidence review
Posted on: 24 March 2014
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This report presents the latest research on the impact and value of arts and culture on our economy, health and well-being, society and education.
Use Classes Order
Posted on: 24 March 2014
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In May 2013 and April 2014, the UK Government brought into effect changes to relax the types of development in England that can be undertaken without the need to seek planning permission. This includes greater flexibility between the planning use classes, which govern the permitted use of property. Arup’s Planning, policy and economics team has produced an easy-to-use guide for property owners and developers summarising these changes.
Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance
Posted on: 24 March 2014
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The Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance (STBA) is a collaboration of not for profit organisations that acts as a forum for sustaining and improving traditional buildings in the UK. The STBA aims to promote and deliver a more sustainable traditional built environment in the UK through high quality research, education, training and policy.
Neighbourhood planning: Plan and deliver?
Posted on: 20 March 2014
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Research published by consultants Turley has found that the take up of neighbourhood plans, a cornerstone of the Government’s Localism agenda, is concentrated in the south of England, generally in more affluent areas within Conservative-led authorities, with a mixed picture of providing for or resisting development. The research shows that to date, over 980 applications have been made by neighbourhood organisations for formal approval to draw up a neighbourhood plan. Of these, over 750 areas have been approved by local authorities to proceed. Seventy five neighbourhood plans have been published for consultation, but only six Neighbourhood Plans are formally in place (“made”) at the end of February 2014.
Assessing attenuation storage volumes for SuDS
Posted on: 20 March 2014
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This factsheet outlines the approaches to providing Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) attenuation volumes, and highlights some important considerations when approaching attenuation designs or evaluations.
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