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Review points to need for a marine guide

6 August 2004

A marine planning system should be developed to regulate the sea in the same way that development control guides land use, according to a government review.

Federation slams 'dire' home shortage

6 August 2004

The affordable homes shortage in the South East has reached "dire" proportions, according to research by the National Housing Federation (NHF).

Strategy seeks revamp of flood risk approach

6 August 2004

Up to 500,000ha of countryside could be abandoned under a major overhaul of planning policy for flooding and coastal erosion, a government strategy reveals.

Study warns of emission target failure

6 August 2004

Ambitious government targets to cut greenhouse emissions will be comprehensively missed, according to a report out this week.

In brief: South East becomes latest region to develop plans

6 August 2004

The South East has become the latest region to develop plans for a centre of excellence for planning and regeneration skills. The South East England Development Agency has launched a consultation on a centre for the region to develop the skills of architects, urban designers and planners. Plans for skills centres are already in hand in the North West, South West, West Midlands and East Midlands.

In brief: Regeneration of Exter's Princesshay area

6 August 2004

The regeneration of Exeter's Princesshay area has taken a major step forward after deputy prime minister John Prescott granted compulsory purchase powers to Exeter City Council. The secretary of state for transport also approved stopping-up orders for highway closures. The case for both orders was heard at a public inquiry in May. Most major property interests in the area have been bought out by Land Securities, which is working on the scheme with the city council. Construction work is due to start next year, with completion scheduled for autumn 2007.

In brief: Gypsies in Wiltshire break planning rules

6 August 2004

Gypsies who moved onto a site at Minety in Wiltshire and broke planning rules by installing water pipes and electricity cables without permission will be able to remain in situ until a planning inquiry is held next year. A High Court hearing in Bristol this week ruled that the matter would be adjourned until after an appeal next February.

In brief: Aberdeen to be targerted under government initiative

6 August 2004

Aberdeen is to become the first major Scottish city to be targeted under a government initiative to cut congestion. Stepchange, which encourages people to use alternatives to car use, is being rolled out across the country after being piloted over the past year. Other towns covered by the scheme include Milngavie and East Kilbride.

In brief: Restoration of Brighton's West Pier now impossible

6 August 2004

The restoration of Brighton's West Pier is now impossible, conservation quango English Heritage advised this week. Concluding its review of the structure, English Heritage said that storm damage sustained last June combined with the effects of two arson attacks over the past year have weakened the pier beyond repair. It is likely to be demolished shortly.

In brief: New stadium for Portsmouth FC given go-ahead

6 August 2004

A new stadium for Portsmouth Football Club was given the go-ahead last week. Portsmouth City Council voted in favour of the £125 million "Pompey Village" project on the site of the club's current Fratton Park ground. The village will comprise 500 homes - 14 per cent of them social housing - along with shops and leisure facilities.