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Rural lobby pushes for quarrying limit

30 January 2004

Holes equivalent to an area the size of Birmingham could appear in the English countryside if predicted demands for quarrying in the next decade are to be met, countryside campaigners have warned.

Swindon backs plan for Front Garden extension

30 January 2004

Swindon Borough Council resolved to approve plans for a 4,500-home urban extension of the Wiltshire town this week.

Tower opposition falters in High Court

30 January 2004

A bid to block plans for a tower next to the Tate Modern in central London was rejected in the High Court last week.

NEWS IN BRIEF: Regeneration projects are being halted ...

30 January 2004

Regeneration projects are being halted by "unpredictable interventions" from the conservation lobby, a city law firm claimed this week. Trowers and Hamlins' warning follows a bid by a local heritage group for the spot listing of the Tricorn Centre in Portsmouth. The centre was voted most hated building in the UK by BBC Radio 4 listeners and is earmarked for demolition under a £230 million regeneration project.

NEWS IN BRIEF: A conservation group has attacked ...

30 January 2004

A conservation group has attacked the draft planning policy statement (PPS12) on proposed local development frameworks for its failure to mention conservation areas. The Association of Small Historic Towns and Villages of the UK (ASHTAV) warned that ongoing planning reforms could threaten thousands of designated conservation areas. ASHTAV is also concerned about cases where inappropriate development has been allowed in such areas.

NEWS IN BRIEF: The UK's largest retailers are focusing investment ...

30 January 2004

The UK's largest retailers are focusing investment in a small number of flagship developments, according to an analysis of key retail trends. Retail Footprint, unveiled by analyst CACI this week, finds that schemes such as the Birmingham Bullring, The Oracle in Reading and the Shambles in Manchester attract an increasing proportion of income from the largest firms. The study also highlights the continuing rise of shopping parks and outlet centres. It suggests that affluent customers are increasingly prepared to travel to successful shopping centres rather than closer outlets. Towns that have moved up the CACI retail rankings include Cambridge, Chester and Peterborough.

NEWS IN BRIEF: The amount of vacant and derelict land ...

30 January 2004

The amount of vacant and derelict land is continuing to fall, according to the Scottish Executive. Statistics released this week show that vacant and derelict land north of the border has fallen by 202ha to 10,847ha since 2002. Of the land brought back into use, 44 per cent was for housing and 23 per cent for business use, office space, manufacturing and other general industry. Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey 2003 can be viewed via www.planning resource.co.uk.

NEWS IN BRIEF: The first phase of a new community ...

30 January 2004

The first phase of a new community north of Leicester has received planning permission from Charnwood Borough Council. Around 900 homes are earmarked for the 60ha site at Birstall. The Jelson Homes scheme also includes a business park, shopping centre, primary school and community hall. It is intended to help meet housing demand in the area and is seen by the council as an important part of its local plan proposals.

NEWS IN BRIEF: Housing associations ...

30 January 2004

Housing associations, local planners and private house builders should work together more positively to create sustainable mixed-tenure developments, according to a Joseph Rowntree Foundation report. The study, by Martin Willey of consultancy YTP and law firm Bevan Ashford, says stronger co-operation between stakeholders would help to secure a more plentiful supply of land for affordable housing.

NEWS IN BRIEF: A dozen locations identified ...

30 January 2004

A dozen locations identified as having untapped retail potential were shortlisted this week to test a model for promoting private sector investment in deprived areas. Barnsley, Dudley, Haringey, Hastings and Oldham are among the areas being considered by Business in the Community for its £329,000 "underserved markets" demonstration project. Up to four will be selected in the summer as pilots. A project manager will be appointed to work with local authorities and retailers on securing investment in each pilot area.