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Smart, creative, sustainable, inclusive: Territorial development strategies in the age of austerity. London, 23 November 2012
Posted on: 26 November 2012
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One of the major impacts of the current economic crisis is the way it is deepening territorial inequalities at a time when the scope for public intervention to tackle inequality is being diminished as a result of widespread austerity measures. These developments pose many challenges for the analysis and management of territorial development strategies, particularly at the scale of cities and regions. The Regional Studies Association organised this conference to consider these issues. Presentations are available online.
Use of planning obligations in the funding of Crossrail, and the Mayoral Community Infrastructure Levy – draft SPG
Posted on: 23 November 2012
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London Mayor Boris Johnson has published draft guidance on the use of planning obligations to fund Crossrail and on the application of the Mayoral Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) to developments within London Boroughs.The advice, in the form of draft supplementary guidance, amends the calculation for contributions on the basis of gross internal area rather than gross external area. The document has been published as a supporting document to the London Plan’s policies on Crossrail funding and planning obligations. The guidance provides that when councils assess whether to seek contributions to the construction cost of Crossrail through section 106 agreements, they should be able to demonstrate a direct relationship between the development and the need for Crossrail. The guidance makes it clear that retail, hotel and office developments in central London and the northern part of the Isle of Dogs should be required to contribute if they involve a net increase in office floor space of more than 500 sq m. Comments are requested by 15 January 2013.
Takeaways Toolkit: Tools, interventions and case studies to help local authorities develop a response to the health impacts of fast food takeaways
Posted on: 23 November 2012
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The aim of the this toolkit is to help local authorities to develop strategies and programmes to tackle the impacts of fast food takeaways in their local communities. The toolkit is specifically targeted at those working in environmental health, trading standards, public health, education and planning.
Planning performance and the Planning Guarantee
Posted on: 23 November 2012
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This consultation seeks views on what measures to use to identify an authority’s performance, how to identify underperformance and how to identify improved performance and related measures to underpin the Planning Guarantee. Comments are requested by 17 January 2013.
Developing age-friendly cities: policy challenges and options
Posted on: 20 November 2012
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This paper presents an overview on the development of age-friendly cities within a global urban context. It suggests that the approaches adopted in the UK require better understanding and elaboration at both a conceptual and operational level to ensure that we provide meaningful improvements to the quality of life for older people living in our cities.
London Legacy Development Corporation Local Plan
Posted on: 20 November 2012
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The London Legacy Development Corporation came into being on 1st April 2012. From 1st October 2012 it became the Local Planning Authority for its area. A map of the Legacy Corporation area and more detail about the Legacy Corporation’s planning functions can be found on the Legacy Corporation website. The Legacy Corporation functions also include those related to plan making and as a result responsibility for preparing a Local Plan and any other local planning documents and guidance transfer to it from that date. The Legacy Corporation is now carrying out early engagement with the community and statutory organisations to help them decide what should be in the Local Plan.
Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance: London Plan 2011 Implementation Framework
Posted on: 19 November 2012
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The SPG provides guidance on how to implement the housing policies in the 2011 London Plan (LP). In particular, it provides detail on how to carry forward the Mayor’s view that “providing good homes for Londoners is not just about numbers. The quality and design of homes, and the facilities provided for those living in them, are vital to ensuring good liveable neighbourhoods”. It is informed by the Government’s National Planning Policy Framework and by its Housing Strategy for England.
Government corporate website
Posted on: 16 November 2012
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On 15 November 2012 the Department for Transport (DFT) and the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), along with 3 of their public bodies became the first central government organisations to move their corporate and policy content onto the new GOV.UK website – the new single home for all government services and information. The Inside Government section on GOV.UK is designed to make it simpler, clearer and faster to find out: how government works; what the government is doing; and how you can get involved. All web addresses have been redirected, so you don’t need to update your bookmarks, but you might want to make a note of the new addresses:
www.gov.uk/dclg – Department for Communities and Local Government
www.gov.uk/dft – Department for Transport
www.gov.uk/dsa – Driving Standards Agency
www.gov.uk/brac – Building Regulations Advisory Committee
www.gov.uk/pins – The Planning Inspectorate
Technical review of planning appeal procedures: consultation
Posted on: 16 November 2012
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The government is consulting on a set of proposals to make the planning appeals process faster and more transparent, improve consistency and certainty in decision taking timescales. Comments are requested by 13 December 2012.
Neighbourhood Planning Hub
Posted on: 16 November 2012
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Locality, the UK’s leading network of community and social enterprises, has launched a new free guide and website to help communities produce neighbourhood plans.
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