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Development Control News
FSB warns on Scottish decision times
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that Scottish small firms are getting a raw deal from the planning system, with the picture likely to get gloomier.
Starbucks wins Brighton battle
Coffee giant Starbucks has won a battle with Brighton & Hove City Council to open an outlet in St James's Street.
Northern Ireland planning website launched
Northern Ireland environment minister Edwin Poots has launched a new website and guide to the planning system.
Planning Appeal Casebook
DC Casebook: Leisure and entertainment - Moorings deemed threat to tranquillity
The retention of mooring pontoons on the River Ure in Yorkshire to accommodate up to 12 boats has been rejected on the grounds that the development has a significant adverse effect on the area's character and appearance.
In Depth
Simpler consent in view
The three-year limit on permissions has put developments at risk during the recession but the government's response in extending times is far from foolproof, argues David Brock.
Legal Report - Legislation ushers in busy period on climate change
The past six months have been lively as far as developments on climate change are concerned.
Department diversifier
London Borough of Harrow chief planning officer Stephen Kelly aims to use his enthusiasm for change to make the council one of the capital's top authorities, learns Susanna Gillman.
Heritage in danger
English Heritage's annual register of risk puts the spotlight on conservation areas where joint action by residents, local groups and councils is necessary to arrest creeping decay, discovers Huw Morris.
Opinion
Halman on ... extending consent time
The recent DCLG announcement of greater flexibility in extending existing permissions is welcome news for...
Anthony
Fyson
Fyson on ... planners' climate change role ..
Fyson on ... planners' climate change role is taking on global significance in run-up to...
Legal Report
Legal Report - Legislation ushers in busy period on climate change
The past six months have been lively as far as developments on climate change are concerned.
