Archive

Siding with communities

29 February 2008

Planners must have more power to speak out if local demands are not to be swept aside by political targets and architects' egos, leading commentator Simon Jenkins tells Huw Morris.

Housing strategy for elderly can provide benefits across society

By Huw Morris, editor

29 February 2008

It is impossible to underestimate the importance that older people attach to their homes.

Fyson on ... discovering an ally for greater planning power

By Anthony Fyson

29 February 2008

Giving the RTPI annual lecture last week, prominent controversialist Simon Jenkins lived up to his billing.

Legal Report

29 February 2008

Planning Bill puts public participation under threat.

Bell on ... orchestrating awards effort

By Graeme Bell

29 February 2008

And the winner is ... the RTPI Planning Awards.

Building brands for rent

29 February 2008

Property experts believe that a separate use class could stimulate private rented homes.

Edinburgh approves business park hotel

29 February 2008

Edinburgh City Council last week approved the second phase of the Ratho Park business estate to be sited close to the city's airport.

Green firms form alliance

29 February 2008

Six environmental consultancies have made permanent a partnership originally set up for a Highways Agency contract to win more work.

Capita leads school study

29 February 2008

Capita Symonds is to act as technical adviser to Kirklees Council's Schools for the Future initiative.

Fylde awards home survey

29 February 2008

Halletec Associates and Hawksmoor have won the contract for a strategic housing land availability assessment for Fylde Borough Council in Lancashire.