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Latest News in West Midlands

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.

Council urges government to remove eco town from shortlist

Stratford on Avon District Council has unanimously decided to oppose the Long Marston eco town, which it says would create sustainability issues quite out of proportion with its size.

City permits mixed plans

Birmingham City Council has granted permission for a £45 million mixed-use scheme in the heart of the city's Chinatown.

Planning Appeal Casebook

DC Casebook: Retail Development - Upper floor argument ruled unreasonable

An inspector has allowed an appeal by Carphone Warehouse for a new shopfront and internal alterations to premises in Worcestershire after ruling that the council behaved unreasonably in refusing listed building consent.

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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Opinion

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...