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Integrated plans urged

26 October 2007

Government guidance on local transport plans should be integrated more effectively with land-use plans, the Campaign for Better Transport said last week.

Unlisted building held worthy of retention

26 October 2007

Alternative schemes for between 13 and 16 apartments have been ruled out in a Bristol conservation area because they would require demolition of a 19th century building.

Residential use on factory site held no risk to employment need

26 October 2007

An outline proposal to redevelop a former textile factory in Nottinghamshire with 1,400m2 of office space and up to 100 homes has been allowed because an inspector judged that there was no need for the site to be wholly retained for employment to meet local planning policy.

Europe cites water treatment failures

26 October 2007

The UK has received a warning from the European Commission for failing to deliver adequate waste water treatment in seven towns.

Northants strategy figures face review

26 October 2007

The North Northamptonshire core strategy may face a further review to ensure that it can meet rises in government housing targets.

Lawyers flag policy flaws

26 October 2007

The planning white paper is legally unworkable, barristers claim in a legal opinion for Friends of the Earth (FoE) published this week.

Reckless ministers set to burn fingers over policy amendments

By Bryan Johnston

26 October 2007

Why are ministers so intent on playing with fire when it comes to the legal aspects of public policy?

The Things I Know

26 October 2007

Chris Shepley - Principal, Chris Shepley Planning

Food for thought

By Anthony Fyson

26 October 2007

Planners can only do a limited amount to tackle obesity.

Local teams engage younger audience in planning system

26 October 2007

Tino Hernandez provides a round-up of Planning Aid's latest activities in communities around the country.