News
Amendments to the GPDO for non domestic premises to be introduced on 6 April - 18th Mar 2010
Amendments to the GPDO for non domestic premises to be introduced on 6 April read more...
Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) commences work - 10th Mar 2010
Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) commences work read more...
Conservatives announce radical overhaul of the English Planning System - 23rd Feb 2010
David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, announced a radical overhaul of the English Planning system on 22 February. Read the CgMs comment.. 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...
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Regulations Published - 12th Feb 2010
The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (see external link) were laid before the House of Commons on 10 February 2010 and will, subject to Parliamentary approval come into force on 6 April 2010. read more...
PPS4 "Planning for Sustainable Economic Development" - 21st Jan 2010
DCLG announces further proposed changes to the English planning system and publishes PPS4: "Planning for Sustainable Economic Growth read more...
CgMs planning application debated in the House of Commons - 21st Jan 2010
"The government has promised to do all it can to "fast-track" a decision on a proposed inland port" read more...
Proposed changes to the English planning system - 19th Jan 2010
Proposed changes to the English planning system read more...
7 Draft National Planning Policy Statements published - 7th Jan 2010
Draft National Planning Policy Statements published read more...
Swinford Wind Farm, Leicestershire, Appeal Upheld - 14th Dec 2009
Swinford Wind Farm, Leicestershire, Appeal Upheld read more...
7 Draft National Planning Policy Statements announced - 11th Nov 2009
Energy and Climate Secretary, Ed Millband announced on 9 November six draft national policy statements (NPS) for public consultation read more...
Competition Commission proposes a "competition test" for grocery stores - 19th Oct 2009
The Competition Commission is recommending to Communities and Local Government the introduction of a "competition test." read more...
Infrastructure Planning Commission Established - 5th Oct 2009
Established by the 2008 Planning Act, the IPC is the new planning regime that will now determine planning applications of nationally important infrastructure projects such as power stations, ports, motorways and other nationally required infrastructure projects. These applications will now be determined by the IPC and not the Local Planning Authority. 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...
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