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The protection of pubs is backed by Lords

by Paul Addison on March 13, 2017 No comments

It has been voted for in the House of Lords to amend the Neighbourhood Planning Bill, to result in the removal of permitted development rights relating to the change of use or demolition of pubs in the Neighbourhood Planning Bill.

An amendment looking to ensure communities have a say over what happens to pubs has been withdrawn following the committee stage for the bill.

There was a tight vote in the House of Lords on 28 February when the session took place, in which the house wanted to clarify whether the government plans to restrict the capacity of local authorities to put into force relevant conditions.

By 2020, 250000 social rented homes could be lost

by Paul Addison on February 6, 2017 No comments

Per the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), in England between 2012 and 2020, roughly 250,000 of the cheapest rented homes could be lost.

Trailing the publication of figures by the government earlier this month, the calculations have suggested that the total number of homes that are vacant for social rent fell by more than 120,000 between 2012 and 2016.

Despite inspector’s advice Clark dismisses Gloucestershire homes

by DevAssist Team on February 1, 2016 No comments

In Lydney, Gloucestershire, A recovery appeal including the framework permission for up to 200 new houses as advised by an inspector, was rejected by Greg Clark; The Communities Secretary.

Included in the scheme planned by Allaston Developments was up to 20 serviced self-build plots, 37 retirement flats, a community building and public open space.

360 homes to go ahead in Lancashire green belt

by Paul Addison on October 2, 2015 No comments

Developer Hallam Land Management has successfully appealed Fylde Borough Council’s failure to determine its application for the demolition of existing buildings and the provision of up to 360 homes on land at Blackfield End Farm, Church Road, Warton, in Lancashire on time.

The case was recovered for determination by the Communities Secretary. Despite fierce local opposition from local residents over many years the Secretary of State agreed with the inspector who held the inquiry that the scheme should go ahead.

Planning minister writes to Inspectorate over landscape concerns

by DevAssist Team on April 8, 2015 No comments

Planning Minister, Brandon Lewis has written to Simon Ridley, Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate, voicing concerns about how landscape issues are being handled.

Appeal decisions should recognise what the Minister has called “the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside”. They should also ensure that “development is suitable for the local context”.