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Mixed use development

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.

Householder development

DC Casebook: Householder Development - Roof colour ruled discordant in setting

An inspector has upheld an enforcement notice directed against the roof of a caretaker's house at a west London health club after finding that its green colour contrasts starkly with the grey roof of the main building.

Householder development

DC Casebook: Householder Development - Matching dormer allowed despite policy

The retention of a rear dormer window at a semi-detached house in north London has been allowed on the basis that it restores the symmetry of the pair, even though it does not accord with council policy or design guidance.

Steer

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The Future of Regional Government

Andrew Jones draws attention to a democratic deficit in the DCLG Select Committee proposals for regional governance in England.

In Depth

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.

City aims at uplift

Warwickshire councils are advising colleagues in west Africa on sustainable development issues, reports Clive Harridge.

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.