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Environment News

Green group backs on-site energy fund

A community energy fund for developers unable to meet on-site needs could be integrated into climate change planning policy, it was proposed this week.

Thames Water stalls reservoir application

Thames Water has deferred seeking permission for a reservoir in Oxfordshire while it consults on its water resource management plan, but said the project is a priority.

Stratford-on-Avon District Council resists proposals

Stratford-on-Avon District Council has unanimously decided to resist the proposed eco-town at Long Marston, south Warwickshire.

Planning Appeal Casebook

DC Casebook: Mixed Use Development - Podium box rejected in protected area

Plans to extend a south-east London pub, convert its upper floors to five flats and build four flats in its car park have been rejected on the grounds that they would seriously harm a conservation area's character and appearance.

In Depth

Carbon capture conflict

Ministers appear convinced that carbon emissions from coal-fired power stations can be stored safely but environmentalists fear an awkward precedent, reports Susanna Gillman.

Legal Report - Validation revisions put speedier system at risk

The increase in application fees and standard application form introduced last month have taken the spotlight off an amendment to the General Development Procedure Order (GDPO) 1995 that is likely to be of greater concern for developers.

Green housing convert

Developer Michael Shwartz has seen the light on green construction and now he wants the planning profession to match his sustainability aspirations, reports Domenic Dontantonio.

Regions under review

The government's review of economic development and regeneration structures offers vital opportunities but the delivery mechanisms need work, argues Richard Summers.

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Anthony Fyson

Anthony
Fyson

Fyson on ... the refusal of the Western Isles wind farm

The refusal of the Western Isles wind farm and the optimisation of renewable sources of...

Huw
Morris, editor

Biofuel obligation impact must be reviewed before introduction

Government policies on the environment and climate change have more in common with a game...