Archive

Inquiry reveals park permission failings

25 January 2008

Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has admitted to serious failings after an independent inspection criticised its handling of a caravan park application.

Developer takes government decision to the High Court

25 January 2008

A developer has taken the government decision to block plans for a landmark office scheme near the M4 to the High Court.

West Midlands Regional Assembly revises procedure

25 January 2008

The West Midlands Regional Assembly has revised its procedure for checking whether development plan documents conform with the regional spatial strategy.

Female focus for RTPI chief

25 January 2008

Janet O'Neill became the third female president to lead the RTPI this week and pledged to use her position to encourage more young women into the profession.

Quick fix fails test

25 January 2008

Lawyers are not convinced that proposals to overhaul plan preparation procedures will fix a system that has been given too little time to produce results, reports Bryan Johnston.

Regeneration risk taker

25 January 2008

Interview: Dundee planning boss Mike Galloway has worked on some of the UK's biggest projects.

Global understanding

By Huw Morris

25 January 2008

The decline of geography teaching is disconcerting.

Procedure changed for Aberdeenshire

25 January 2008

Aberdeenshire Council has changed its application procedures in a bid to prevent a repeat of the Donald Trump golf resort controversy.

Woodland protection prompts rejection of Glamorgan project

25 January 2008

Vale of Glamorgan Council has rejected a scheme that would have led to the greatest loss of ancient woods in Wales since the Welsh Assembly protected such land.

Profession charged to lead health drive

25 January 2008

Planning policy-makers are being asked to spearhead an NHS crusade to fight disease by encouraging physical activity in the built and natural environments.