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Breaking boundaries: empowering city growth through cross-border collaboration
Posted on: 27 March 2014
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This report from the Centre for Cities looks at the challenges and benefits of councils working together to support economic growth, argues that the benefits need to outweigh the costs if the UK is to make the most of its cities and their surrounding areas.
Northstowe new town
Posted on: 26 March 2014
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Plans for the next phase of Northstowe, a proposed new town of up to 10,000 new homes in Cambridgeshire, have been published, and local people have the chance to input into how it could take shape.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Planning essentials: Planning calculations. London, 13 February 2014
Posted on: 20 March 2014
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This practical session gave advice on calculations used for key scheme data and how to scrutinise technical information on daylight and sunlight requirements, viability, density, and BREEAM scores for building sustainability. A summary of presentations is available online.
Greater flexibilities for change of use: report on responses to the consultation
Posted on: 17 March 2014
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This report provides a summary of the responses to the consultation on ‘Greater flexibilities for change of use’, which closed on 15 October 2013. The report reflects the main points made in the responses and the government response.
Housing Standards Review: Summary of responses
Posted on: 13 March 2014
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The Department for Communities and Local Government issued a consultation in August 2013, seeking views on the results of a review of local housing standards. The review proposed a radical reform of the framework of building regulations, guidance, local codes and discretionary technical housing standards that are currently applied to new housing through the planning system. It aimed to reduce bureaucracy and costs on house builders to support growth, whilst delivering quality, sustainability, safety and accessibility. The DCLG has published an analysis of the responses received. It does not set out how the Government intends to take these proposals forward. Decisions on the implementation of proposals will be the subject of separate statements.
230 new towers planned for London
Posted on: 13 March 2014
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Research carried out by GL Hearn, in partnership with the New London Architecture, has found at least 236 tall buildings over 20 storeys are currently proposed, approved or under construction in London. Initial estimates originally placed the figure at 200. This new trend for tall buildings will see 33 buildings between 40-49 storeys and 22 buildings of 50 storeys or more planned for London. Approval has been given for 48 per cent of the 236 towers and 19 per cent are already off the starting blocks and under construction.
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