Amendment to Growth and Infrastructure Bill
Communities across England are being urged to contact their local MP to support an amendment to Government legislation, to allow local councils to opt out of a proposed piece of national legislation.
Posts Tagged ‘planning’
Judge: NPPF takes precendence over Localism Act
A recent High Court ruling involving a proposed 1000 home development in Gloucestershire has emphasised the importance of adopting an updated Local Plan
Review of Government planning guidance: AMT response to consultation
The consultation on the recommendations of Lord Taylor’s review of planning practice guidance closed today. Read AMT’s response.
185 councils yet to adopt Local Plans – and open to unwanted development
More than half of the councils in England have not yet adopted an updated Local Plan – and may be open to unwanted developments if they don’t do so before 1st April.
Forthcoming Newport supermarket inquiry will be ‘landmark case’ for planning reforms
An inquiry this month into a proposed out-of-town supermarket is set to be a landmark case for interpretation of the Town Centre First policy
Government report says planning system ‘not fit for purpose’
The Taylor Report says the current system of planning practice guidance is “no longer fit for purpose” and recommends simplification; a consultation has been launched on the recommendations.
