Planning and The Environment

New scheme to speed up listed building consent applications

Measures are being put in place to speed up the process of dealing with certain types of applications affecting category B listed buildings.

By: Douglas Milne
Published: 6 Apr 2010
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The Controversial Incinerator

Perth and Kinross Council finds itself at the centre of a row over planning permission for an incinerator.

By: Douglas Milne
Published: 1 Apr 2010
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Planning Act 2008 - Guidance for local authorities

The Department for Communities and Local Government has issued some guidance for local authorities which are affected by changes made to the planning regime for nationally significant infrastructure projects.

By: Douglas Milne
Published: 30 Mar 2010
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World’s Greatest Golf Course or Environmental Menace?

Like many people, I await the next chapter in the ‘Donald Trump golf course saga’ with interest.

By: Douglas Milne
Published: 30 Mar 2010
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Consultation Launched on the Relationship between Planning and Transport Policies

The Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee has launched a consultation on the relationship between planning and transport policies.

By: Douglas Milne
Published: 29 Mar 2010
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Heathrow's third runway?

On Friday of last week the High Court of Justice issued its judgment in the judicial review of the Government's policy support for a third runway at Heathrow airport brought by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE).

By: Douglas Milne
Published: 29 Mar 2010
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