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Court ruling 'threatens protected trees'

20 July 2007

A High Court ruling yesterday threatens the status of protected trees across the country, according to a lawyer involved in the case.

Dispute flares over choice of architect

20 July 2007

The credibility of writing an architect into a section 106 agreement has been called into question after a high-profile firm was dropped from a scheme.

Guide guards capital views

20 July 2007

More of London's landmark views will be protected under final planning guidance published by mayor Ken Livingstone this week.

Broads plans judged sound

20 July 2007

The Broads Authority core strategy was declared sound this week, the first drawn up by a national park to achieve such a rating.

Planning and building control complaints

20 July 2007

Planning and building control made up nearly a quarter of complaints to the local government ombudsman in 2006-07, it emerged this week.

Letting go

By Graeme Bell

20 July 2007

Removing minor applications from the planning system will improve the profession's status.

Estate agent urges reform

20 July 2007

A leading Scottish estate agent has called for local authorities' planning powers to be reduced as part of measures to ease the country's housing shortage.

Lewis crofters step up wind farm battle

20 July 2007

Crofters opposed to plans for a 181-turbine wind farm on Lewis are threatening to take their campaign to the Scottish Land Court.

Mexborough development gains approval

20 July 2007

More than 120 homes are to be built as part of a £9 million mixed-use scheme in Mexborough, South Yorkshire.

Chartered Institute of Housing runs study

20 July 2007

The Chartered Institute of Housing and Oxford Brookes University are to run a year-long probe into land supply for affordable homes.