Latest News in East of England

Store assent right probed

A decision to approve a Waitrose store over Tesco will be examined by lawyers after claims that it contravenes PPS4 guidance.

Decision today on East of England Plan review

The East of England Plan review up to 2031 is set to be decided today as one of the last acts of the regional assembly.

Tesco loses out in Sheringham

Supermarket chain Tesco appears to have lost out on an opportunity to open a new store in Sheringham after the local council backed a rival plan.

Planning Appeal Casebook

DC Casebook: Housing - New Build - Carbon credentials found unexceptional

An appellant has been refused permission for a low-energy, carbon-neutral dwelling in Norfolk after an inspector concluded that the design is not outstanding and the carbon reduction measures are not exceptional or innovative.

In Depth

Pressing for partnership

Pressing for partnership

A parliamentary group says the next government should put planning reform on hold after its first year in power and take steps to minimise developers' planning bills, Jonathan Tilley finds.

Legal Report - Opposition ideas offer no quick fix on planning woe

The Conservatives' planning green paper, proposing a "radical reboot" of the system, has triggered responses which have been at best neutral and at worst vehemently critical.

Urban quality evaluator

Urban quality evaluator

Ben van Bruggen's record puts him in a strong position to advise Savills' clients on ways to secure design excellence at a crucial stage in planning major projects.

Country's Lifeblood

Country's Lifeblood

The government's rural champion is determined to tackle the deficiencies in housing, transport and technology that force young people out of rural communities.

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Policy in East of England

Opinion

John Gummer

John
Gummer

Gummer on ... Plan tensions set in balance

Whoever wins the election, local authorities will be strapped for cash for the foreseeable future.

Anthony Fyson

Anthony
Fyson

Fyson on ... Positive reviews of Labour's programmes ..

Positive reviews of Labour's programmes to close social gaps that justify continued support.