Planning guidance reforms confirmed
Planning minister Nick Boles has confirmed in Parliament that the Government will press ahead with changes to the suite of technical planning guidance in line with the recommendations of the review carried out by Lord Taylor.
HS2 draft environmental statement published
The first phase of HS2, the planned high-speed railway between London, the West Midlands, Manchester and Leeds has reached a milestone with the launch of consultations on the project’s draft Environmental Statement (ES) and proposed design refinements.
Pinewood expansion blocked a second time by South Bucks DC
South Bucks District Council has blocked plans for the £200m expansion of Pinewood Studios at Iver Heath because of concern that the proposals represented ”inappropriate” development in the Green Belt.
Trafford biomass plant gets the green light on appeal
Peel Energy has won its recovered appeal over its proposed 20 megawatt biomass power station earmarked for a site south of the Manchester Ship Canal at Davyhulme in Trafford, Greater Manchester.
Pickles backs Leicestershire housing development
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has granted outline planning permission on appeal to Jelson Homes for a 300-home residential scheme at Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, originally refused by Charnwood Borough Council against the advice of officials.
News round-up 23 May
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