A report from a coalition of top business groups, energy networks and expert bodies released today finds that small business want to play a key role in the UK’s journey to net zero, but often […]
Vacancy: Graduate Planner
We are a small, values-driven planning, environmental and sustainability consultancy with offices in Newcastle and Birmingham looking for a Graduate Planner to join our rapidly expanding business. On a day to day basis you will: Prepare reports summarising analysis […]
Planning Permission Deadlines to Be Extended
New measures to help the construction industry boost building and return to work safely will be introduced this week. This is to help kickstart the economy following restrictive measures introduced to limit the spread of […]
Second Emergency Fund Launched to Protect Heritage Sector
Historic England has launched a second emergency fund to support the heritage sector’s recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The £3 million Heritage at Risk Response Fund will provide grants to those who look after […]
RTPI Outlines Planning Reform Priorities
The RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) has outlined planning reform priorities in its new report, stating that planning in England should be refocused on 21st century issues, with technology harnessed to improve efficiency. The institute also […]
Covid-19: Emergency Fund Available for UK Heritage
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced an emergency £50 million fund to support the country’s heritage during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. The new fund will address the immediate pressures that occur over the next […]
Coronavirus Act Allows Virtual Planning Committee Meetings
The Coronavirus Act 2020 will allow planning committee meetings to be held virtually. This will allow important planning decisions to be agreed during the restrictions implemented to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Coronavirus […]
Planning Decisions and Applications see a Decline in England
Planning authorities at district-level granted 83,500 planning decisions in the fourth quarter of 2019, which is equivalent to 87 per cent of all decisions. According to statistics published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and […]
Coronavirus Outbreak Causes Major Planning Response
Following disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), there has been a major push for local authorities to ensure that planning controls are not a barrier to food deliveries, distributors and the freight industry. This […]
Government Pushes for New ‘Low Carbon, Elder-Friendly Home’ Designs
Christopher Pincher, Housing Minister, has invited designers, manufacturers and small businesses to create ideas for low-carbon, elder-friendly homes. These homes must meet the highest standards of design, the government said, using technology and innovation to […]
Illegal Waste Site Crackdown by Councils
The High Court has granted Calderdale Council’s application for an injunction against people operating an illegal waste site at the former brickworks in Elland, Yorkshire. Planning enforcement officers from the council have visited the site […]
North East to receive £500m of Railway Funding
Chris Heaton-Harris, Rail Minister, has announced that the government will invest £500 million into railway funding for improvements to rail services in the North East. This will include £337 million to bring new trains to […]