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Wheat Quarter gains formal redevelopment permission
Formal consent follows completion of the legal agreement, with conditions governing heritage recording, construction traffic, drainage, contamination and future occupation.
Scottish national parks duties change from 26th October
Revised park aims cover nature, climate and local housing, while public bodies face a stronger duty concerning national park plans.
Cardiff Local Plan changes open for views until November
Residents and developers can comment on proposed policy changes and new housing evidence before Cardiff’s replacement plan completes independent examination.
ABC Local Plan consultation begins across the borough
Residents and businesses can comment on the borough’s draft strategy to 2035, with consultation closing at 5pm on 8th December.
Rotherham Local Plan work approved with July 2029 target
Cabinet has approved the preparation programme, subject to call-in, with three consultation stages planned before examination and adoption.
Scottish housing tender prices fall in provisional figures
The Scottish figures cover April to June 2026, with rising underlying costs and an eight-project sample limiting the headline fall.
Church repairs get £200,000 boost in Northern Ireland
New funding supports listed churches, but congregations still need to check grant eligibility, conservation requirements and the permissions for their proposed work.
Ashfield Local Plan targets December adoption after review
Consultation responses expose housing delivery and shared housing disputes, while the council’s timetable targets adoption later this year, subject to examination.
Craigall Quarry extension opens new environmental scrutiny
New environmental information and a revised restoration plan are open for comment on the proposed quarry extension near Kilrea.
Hillhouse masterplan consultation opens on future of estate
Wyre seeks views on the enterprise zone’s future, with access, investment and environmental constraints still requiring further work and decisions.
Washington homes win permission in principle on appeal
Four West Sussex dwellings pass the first planning stage, with housing benefits outweighing policy conflict and detailed matters still to resolve.
Section 106 appeals: guidance clarifies late deeds
The Inspectorate clarifies two circumstances for accepting executed obligations, while retaining application-stage expectations and discretion over new appeal evidence.
Hirwaun rail proposals open for views until 22nd November
Early public engagement explores services beyond Aberdare and possible stations at Llwydcoed and Hirwaun, with delivery funding still to secure.
NI drainage Bill advances with new enforcement framework
Stormont agrees 15 amendments on drainage approvals, enforcement and commencement, while the detailed regulatory arrangements still need further development.
Barnacre farm dwelling allowed 350m from farm buildings
Inspector accepts a second agricultural home away from the main farmstead, with an occupancy restriction and approvals required before work starts.
Remediation guidance tells regulators to keep enforcing
New advice separates developers’ repair commitments from regulators’ enforcement duties, with existing planning restrictions remaining a potential consequence of non-compliance.
Redbridge padel appeal allows six covered Green Belt courts
Six covered courts gain permission at Cold Blow Farmstead, with conditions controlling noise, lighting, opening hours and requirements before construction.
Featherstone appeal protects storage use and allows fence
A storage yard’s ten-year history defeats enforcement, while its newer fencing gains permission subject to a landscaping condition.
Little Berkhamsted appeal allows seven Green Belt homes
Seven homes are approved at Robins Nest Farm after an Inspector accepts brownfield redevelopment, despite finding future residents would depend on cars.
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