Planning

By Dan Peters | 19 February 2024

A review of permitted development rights (PDRs) should take place before reforms are introduced t...

WHITEHALL

Further planning reforms on way, says Gove

By Mark Conrad | 12 February 2024

Empty shops could be quickly converted into homes and developers given fresh incentives to build ...

Time for a new economic playbook for place

By Robin Tuddenham | 06 February 2024

More than ever, place-making needs to be at the centre of what councils do and not at a single sp...

FINANCE

Local Government – no fat anymore

By Ian Fletcher | 06 February 2024

Only the 'bare bones' are left within local authorities and the property sector is already feelin...

PLANNING

New legal bid as long-term asylum site plans confirmed

By Ellie Ames | 02 February 2024

A council has launched a fresh judicial review after Government confirmed its intention to use RA...

PLANNING

Officer-member relations 'fractured' at Wrexham

By Ellie Ames | 01 February 2024

Issues in Wrexham CBC’s planning service mean it is hindered in fulfilling its role, an audit has...

WHITEHALL

Braintree hits out as Home Office extends use of asylum centre

By Mark Conrad | 31 January 2024

Braintree DC has accused the Home Office of acting ‘against the spirit of national planning polic...

PLANNING

A tiny bit harsh

31 January 2024

Scottish Borders Council has been criticised for rejecting planning permission for a second ‘tiny...

PLANNING

Restrictive covenants: Look before you leap

By Ayesha Khalique | 23 January 2024

Local authorities dealing with development land must carry out thorough title due diligence and f...

WHITEHALL

Minister urges councils to 'co-locate' planning and licensing

By Mark Conrad | 22 January 2024

Councils have been urged to “co-locate” planning and licensing teams under plans to improve local...

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Director Highways, Transport & Waste Management

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Nottinghamshire County Council

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