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Ashford hopeful on strategy approval

14 December 2007

Ashford Borough Council is satisfied it has allayed concerns over its local development framework (LDF), Planning learnt this week.

Former top planning inspector remembered for commitment

14 December 2007

The high-profile planner in charge of the government's failed super casinos bid, Stephen Crow, died following a heart attack last week.

Debate rages on gateway

14 December 2007

The Thames Gateway should be run by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) or the London Development Agency, London mayor Ken Livingstone said this week.

Prime-time appearance has put RTPI on the media map

14 December 2007

As 2007 draws to a close, Andrew Kliman looks back at an impressive media showing for the RTPI this year.

Stones face end of road

14 December 2007

After two decades of study and review, efforts to balance cost and environmental demands on road improvements at Stonehenge have finally been abandoned, reports Catherine Early.

War of the Roses

By Chris Shepley

14 December 2007

Imagine London with a large range of mountains running through the centre.

Learning partners provide graduate support

14 December 2007

Two employers show that embracing learning partner status has benefits both for them and for their trainees, writes Jacqui Ward.

Scotland and Ireland show the way with spatial planning frameworks

14 December 2007

The vital role of planners in the political agenda is now recognised and the new generation who are joining the profession are getting the training to ensure that they are able to respond to the challenge, says Jim Claydon.

Australian institute outpost offers different slant on planningpractice

7 December 2007

The global market increasingly requires planners to share skills and experience to improve practice around the world and the Planning Institute of Australia's UK branch is fully involved in this, explains Javiera Maturana.

Sunderland unifies city design

7 December 2007

David Lock Associates (DLA) has drawn up an urban design strategy for Sunderland city centre that covers the controversial Vaux brewery site owned by Tesco.