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Latest News in England

DEFRA releases UK noise maps

Planners in 23 UK towns and cities will be able to monitor noise levels in their areas using interactive maps.

Cambridge to get major housing development

An application for 2,300 homes on the southern outskirts of Cambridge has been granted outline planning approval.

Manchester tram extension gets green light

Transport secretary Ruth Kelly has given the final seal of approval for funding for tram extensions in Manchester.

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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Chris Shepley

Chris
Shepley

Shepley on ... responsibility but no reward

People sometimes say planning is doomed and will be wiped out by a combination of...

Anthony Fyson

Anthony
Fyson

Fyson on ... establishing lines of responsibility

The Commons environment select committee report Flooding, published last week, sinks into exaggeration when it...