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Breaches of planning control: The law
Posted on: 12 September 2013
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What constitutes a breach of planning control and how are they remedied? In this programme, planning lawyer Linda Russell guides us through the topic looking at the concept of lawful development and the legal definitions and various enforcement notices that planning authorities have at their disposal.
Beyond the high street: Why our city centres really matter
Posted on: 10 September 2013
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This report from the Centre for Cities attempts to move the conversation on from one focused on retail to the wider economic underperformance of many of our city centres.
The Armitt Review: An independent review of long term infrastructure planning commissioned for Labour’s Policy Review
Posted on: 5 September 2013
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In October 2012 the Labour Party commissioned Sir John Armitt, the former Chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority, to undertake an independent Review of long term infrastructure planning in the UK, looking at: whether a new institutional structure can be established that better enables the long term decision making necessary for strategic infrastructure planning; and how political consensus can be forged around these decisions. Following a call for evidence, followed by a period of detailed consultation with a range of individuals and organisations experienced in the promotion, funding and delivery of UK infrastructure, Sir John has published his final report.
Planning Act 2008: procedures for the compulsory acquisition of land
Posted on: 4 September 2013
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This guidance is designed to assist those applying to seek authorisation for the compulsory acquisition of land or rights over land.
National Planning Practice Guidance
Posted on: 3 September 2013
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The government has launched a site about national planning guidance in Beta for testing and comment. The draft planning practice guidance on this site has not yet been finalised. Existing guidance will not be cancelled until the new planning practice guidance is published in its final form. Comments are requested by 9 October 2013.
Neighbourhood planning: Involving businesses and landowners
Posted on: 3 September 2013
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The purpose of this information paper is to provide members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with background information on the introduction of permissive rights for communities and businesses to prepare Neighbourhood Plans and Neighbourhood Development Orders. It also focuses on the opportunities within predominantly commercial areas for businesses to take forward ‘Business Neighbourhood Planning’.
Improving culture, arts and sporting opportunities through planning: A good practice guide
Posted on: 13 August 2013
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This guide from the Town & Country Planning Association provides an authoritative, although not exhaustive, resource for planners and culture and sport practitioners in England. It is designed to enable them to plan effectively for culture, arts and sport through the planning system, and it demonstrates the art of the possible in using the planning system as a means of achieving local priorities.
Culture on the High Street
Posted on: 13 August 2013
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A new guide has been published by the Greater London Authority to help local authorities, town centre managers and business improvement districts to improve the quality and ambition of culture on our high street.
Dealing with illegal and unauthorised encampments: a summary of available powers
Posted on: 9 August 2013
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This is the latest edition of the summary of powers on illegal and unauthorised occupation of land. It now includes the removal of restrictions, from planning law, on Temporary Stop Notices for unauthorised caravan encampments which are a main residence.
Greater flexibilities for change of use: Consultation
Posted on: 8 August 2013
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A consultation paper recommending the conversion empty shops in ailing high streets to houses or flats has been published by the department for Communities and Local Government. It proposes granting permitted development rights for the conversions, which would see developers apply to councils for prior approval for the conversions. They would be permitted to reject the application on the basis of ‘loss on the economic health of the town centre, the need to maintain an adequate provision of essential local services such as post offices, and the potential impact of the change of use on the local character of the area.’ However, the secretary of state will retain the power to overturn refusals if local authorities use them ‘unreasonably’. Comments are requested by 15 October 2013.
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