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Gallions Park bid shapes up

7 December 2007

A planning application for London's first zero carbon development is due to be submitted in the new year.

Plans for homes to North London outlined

7 December 2007

Early steps to bring 58,000 homes to north London were outlined this week.

Speaking up for Wales

7 December 2007

RTPI Cymru director Roisin Willmott wants the principality to act as a planning beacon.

Speed advantage

By Graeme Bell

7 December 2007

A slow planning system means the quality of projects can suffer.

Infrastructure questions

By Anthony Fyson

7 December 2007

Will national statements on key sectors be properly co-ordinated?

Bill introduced to protect Merton Rule

6 December 2007

A group of MPs led by Tory MP Michael Fallon introduced a parliamentary bill this week, aimed at reinforcing the Merton Rule.

Insurers demand call-ins for flood risk plans

6 December 2007

The government should call in all major developments approved against Environment Agency advice on flood risk, the insurers body has claimed.

Scottish Government rejects homes warning

6 December 2007

The Scottish Government has defended its forecasts for housing growth after warnings from that the country could be facing a shortage of new homes.

Campaigners want government to examine regeneration plan

6 December 2007

Government officials are considering whether to call in a controversial £500 million plan for a housing-led regeneration scheme.

Massive fine for breach of enforcement notice

6 December 2007

A landlord has been handed a £150,000 fine for converting a bungalow into bedsits despite being refused permission for the scheme.