Fareham has extended two Local Plan consultations to 23rd October, leaving just eight days before its published Gateway 1 deadline.
Fareham Local Plan consultation extended to 23rd October
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Dingwall school campus opens £50m design consultation
Highland Council unveils £50m Dingwall school campus exhibitions ahead of a 2027 application, with two schools and shared community facilities.
Woking planning delegation faces 15th October vote
Woking councillors will consider changes to who decides planning applications before new mandatory national delegation rules take effect on 31st October.
Carmarthenshire Local Plan: pre-adoption rules published
Carmarthenshire has explained how emerging Local Plan policies could affect pending applications when the Inspectors’ report is published.
Bradford extension appeal beats one-metre setback rule
An Inspector approved a two-storey side extension in Steeton despite Bradford’s normal one-metre setback guidance, but dismissed a separate storage container.
Lambeth Local Plan consultation closes on 13th October
Lambeth’s replacement Local Plan scoping consultation closes on 13th October, giving landowners and residents a final opportunity to influence its early priorities.
North Herts Local Plan proposes 45dph town centre floor
North Herts proposes town centre density minimums, tests grey belt and affordable housing choices, and opens consultation on 13th October.
Sandwell HMO Article 4 plan goes to Cabinet
Sandwell councillors will consider immediate borough-wide planning controls for small HMOs on 14th October, but no Direction has yet been made.
Medway 12 flats appeal fails without Section 106
An Inspector dismisses a 12-flat Medway appeal without examining listed wartime defences after the developer provides no Section 106 undertaking.
Brent materials appeal partly succeeds for eight flats
A Brent Inspector accepts selected exterior finishes for eight new flats while leaving unresolved an enforcement dispute over the original permission.
Broxtowe PD rights condition narrowed; costs awarded
An Inspector narrows Broxtowe’s sweeping restriction on permitted development at a Green Belt barn conversion, with a separate full costs award.
Derbyshire planning delegation approved under protest
Derbyshire councillors approved mandatory delegation rules despite opposing them, sharpening the debate over officer decisions before the 31st October deadline.
Lower Broadheath PIP appeal fails despite 4.49-year supply
An Inspector finds just 4.49 years of deliverable housing land in south Worcestershire, but rejects five to seven homes outside a settlement.
Kirklees fence appeal wins on highway definition
An Inspector quashes a Kirklees fence enforcement notice, ruling that the GPDO Part 1 highway definition does not extend to Part 2.
Land use statistics revamp breaks historic comparisons
England is consulting on new land use and brownfield measurements, with consequences for local plans, housing density evidence and historical comparisons.
NI wastewater capacity faces funding test in consultation
Northern Ireland’s draft water-sector priorities put new housing connections, storm overflows and constrained infrastructure funding in the spotlight.
Harrow outbuilding appeal: 66sqm lawful, 94sqm fails
A Harrow outbuilding appeal finds a 66sqm garden room lawful but rejects a 94sqm alternative over unjustified floorspace.
Newham planning AI overhaul seeks supplier ideas
Newham is seeking market input on AI-assisted planning validation and case management, but has not yet selected technology or awarded a contract.
Welsh farm planning reform urged after poultry delays
NFU Cymru presses ministers for new agricultural development rights and faster consultee responses as poultry applications remain unresolved.
Steeple Renewables 450MW solar plan wins consent
Nottinghamshire solar and battery development secures national consent, with fresh government figures showing a revised balance of generation and storage.
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