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Institute seeks help to renew vision of planning to meet futuredemands

31 August 2007

The RTPI is making headway across the range of its activities to promote good planning but to maintain this momentum it depends on the willingness of volunteers to take on roles of responsibility, argues Jim Claydon.

Structure plan target thwarts flats

31 August 2007

The demolition of a warehouse in Essex and its replacement with 20 apartments has been judged to have adverse implications for the council's wish to ensure an adequate supply of employment land.

Agenda

31 August 2007

12 September: Mixed Communities Organiser: Regeneration and Renewal Venue: Manchester Fee: £269-£549 + VAT Details: (website) www.mixedcommunities.com 19 September: Design and Development Management Organiser: RTPI Venue: Norwich Fee: £85 +...

Temporary use ruled out due to impact

31 August 2007

Various enforcement notices have been largely upheld and a planning appeal dismissed after a ruling that unauthorised development of a field in Suffolk by a number of Gypsy families substantially altered the area's character.

Ha ha ha

By Chris Shepley

31 August 2007

Comedy and planning do mix.

Home targets under fire

31 August 2007

Some London boroughs are courting unpopularity with mayor Ken Livingstone by introducing affordable housing goals that are lower than his capital-wide figure, reports Christina Papas.

Diary

31 August 2007

It sounded so good. Pack your bags and passports and make sure that you have the right jabs, said the advert seeking volunteers for an eco-challenge reality television show.

Young planners take Facebook by storm

31 August 2007

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Need stands test of time

31 August 2007

The government's planning white paper includes a much-vaunted proposal to overhaul the retail need and impact tests but Bruce Hartley-Raven doubts whether this will be the final word on the subject.

Inspector advises house target rise

29 August 2007

The South East should increase its housing target to 32,000 new homes per year, government inspectors have recommended.