News
CgMs PPS5 seminar - 10th Jun 2010
Wednesday 9th June, CgMs Consulting, in association with the chambers of 2-3 Greys Inn Square, jointly held a breakfast briefing on PPS5 - "Planning for the Historic Environment" read more...
King Harry Lane Playing Fields, St Albans - 1st Apr 2010
CgMs' client, Hallam Land Management, has won an appeal on the second phase of their proposed housing scheme on this key site in St Albans. read more...
PPS5 - "Planning for the Historic Environment" - 25th Mar 2010
The new PPS now replaces former Planning Policy Guidance Notes 15 (Planning and the Historic Environment, published in September 1994) and 16 (Archaeology and Planning, published in November 1990). PPS5 is also supported by guidance prepared by English Heritage and explains how councils and developers can apply the new policies. The PPS is now a material planning consideration in the determination of planning applications. read more...
CgMs winter newsletter published - 12th Feb 2010
This newsletter gives an update of noteworthy planning measures, guidance and decisions that have occurred during winter months of 2009/2010. read more...
Swinford Wind Farm, Leicestershire, Appeal Upheld - 14th Dec 2009
Swinford Wind Farm, Leicestershire, Appeal Upheld read more...
CgMs Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Statements Bulletin - 28th Aug 2009
EIA is a procedure that must be followed when seeking planning permission for certain types of development. The requirement for EIA comes from a European Directive (85/33/EEC as amended by 97/11/EC). The procedure requires the developer to compile an Environmental Statement (ES) describing the likely significant effects of the development upon the environment and proposed mitigation measures. read more...
Becton Gasworks - 7th Aug 2009
Our archaeology team recently input the cultural heritage section of an environmental statement supporting a planning application for the redevelopment of the former Becton Gasworks. read more...
Draft PPS15 "Planning for the Historic Environment" issued for consultation - 31st Jul 2009
The Department of Communities and Local Government published for consultation on July 24th until 30 October, draft Planning Policy Statement 15 entitled "Planning for the Historic Environment." read more...
Archaeology Team News - 9th Jul 2009
CgMs news from our Archaeology Team read more...
Bickham Moor Wind Farm, Devon - 28th Nov 2008
CgMs have succesfully negotiated the removal of an archaeological objection to a planning planning application for 3 wind turbines by Coronation Power in Devon. read more...
Copper Quarter, Swansea - 20th Nov 2008
The series ‘Hidden Histories’ is currently being aired on BBC Wales and on the BBC i-player. The programme celebrates 100 years of Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. Episode 2 focused on a large housing development being built by Barratt South Wales in Swansea. read more...
