Barnet Council’s first Quality Review Panel appoints Russell Curtis as chair
This post was originally published on this site The Quality Review Panel will test the fundamental design principles of planning proposals, playing a major role…
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“Utterly bonkers” skyscraper over Georgian building in Birmingham rejected
This post was originally published on this site The proposed skyscraper over a Grade-II listed former hospital building in Birmingham has been decried as “preposterous”…
Competition probe launched amongst top UK housebuilding firms
This post was originally published on this site Barratt, Bellway, Redrow and Taylor Wimpey are amongst the top housebuilding firms being investigated for information sharing…
Building control system collapse imminent, warns LABC chief
This post was originally published on this site “Local authorities will cease to be able to undertake a building control function post April 6,” warned…
More guidance and pilot schemes needed for Street Votes scheme, warns RTPI
This post was originally published on this site The RTPI has warned that ‘Street Votes’ must avoid friction with neighbours and planning processes to boost…
The importance of having a Section 61 agreement in place
This post was originally published on this site The tide of public opinion towards noise pollution is turning at an ever-increasing pace – but one…
Industry reacts to National Planning Policy Framework
This post was originally published on this site Michael Gove finally debuted the much delayed National Planning Policy Framework, with responses ranging from lukewarm to…
NAO report reveals major delays across DLUHC projects
This post was originally published on this site The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) has allocated £9.5bn across three major funds to…
Long-Term Plan for Towns: Why retail-led development is not the answer
This post was originally published on this site Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a £1.1bn Long-Term Plan for Towns designed to empower 55 towns…
Redefining the planning system: Time for ‘good strategy’ for progressive placemaking
This post was originally published on this site In this article, Viral Desai, practice director at AtkinsRéalis, explores what needs to be done to fix…