The value of planning

Posted on: 17 June 2014
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This report, based on research conducted for the RTPI by Professor David Adams, The University of Glasgow, and Professor Craig Watkins, The University of Sheffield, examines the value of planning, focusing primarily on economic and financial value, while recognising the importance of broader social and environmental value.

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Fostering growth: Understanding and strengthening the economic benefits of planning

Posted on: 17 June 2014
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The RTPI has developed a policy paper focused on understanding and strengthening the economic benefits of planning. The purpose is to explore what proponents and sceptics have been saying about the impact of planning and how planning can more effectively facilitate economic growth.

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Cosmopolitan Housing Group: Lessons learned

Posted on: 17 June 2014
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Altair Consultancy and Advisory Services Ltd (Altair) was commissioned by the Homes and Communities Agency (the Regulator) and Sanctuary Housing Group to conduct a comprehensive independent review of the events which led to the rescue of Cosmopolitan Housing Group (CHG). This report is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all potentially relevant issues relating to the rescue. It is intended to draw attention to what Altair consider to be the key findings and lessons to be learnt from the CHG case.

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Winter floods 2013-14

Posted on: 17 June 2014
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The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has published the results of its inquiry into the floods of winter 2013/4. The focus was on maintenance responsibilities and maintenance funding, to further explore and pursue recommendations in the Committee’s recent Report on Managing Flood Risk.

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CPRE South East Bulletin

Posted on: 17 June 2014
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The latest planning and environment news on the South East is available in the June 2014 newsletter from CPRE South East.

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The role of tourism routes in fostering regional development and integration

Posted on: 17 June 2014
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This discussion paper was presented at the ninety-eighth session of the UNWTO Executive Council, held in Santiago de Compostela, Spain on 4-6 June 2014.

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Retaining walls – Part 2: Retaining wall construction types

Posted on: 16 June 2014
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This blog looks at the different types of retaining wall that may be selected.

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10 of the most innovative sustainability solutions from cities across the globe

Posted on: 16 June 2014
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These ideas are taken from the 2014 Sustainia 100 report, an annual guide to 100 innovative sustainability solutions from around the world.

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Cities Outlook 2014

Posted on: 16 June 2014
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Now in its seventh year, Cities Outlook 2014 is the authoritative economic index of the 64 largest cities and towns in the UK. Cities Outlook 2014 sets out how different cities are set to fare in the year ahead. Now that the UK is staging a recovery, which cities are leading the way? And are any still suffering stagnation?

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Guidance for lettings professionals on complying with consumer protection laws, and laws about dealing with other businesses

Posted on: 16 June 2014
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This guidance is for all professionals involved in the lettings market, including letting agents, landlords and property intermediaries. It aims to help lettings professionals to comply with consumer protection laws, and laws about dealing with other businesses, in the context of letting privately owned residential property.

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