Councillors refused 75 homes at Stockton despite officer support and a 2.43-year housing land supply, leaving an appeal route open.
Stockton housing refusal: councillors reject 75 homes
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Gloucestershire local plan deadline extended to March 2027
Three Gloucestershire councils have until March 2027 to submit their joint plan, but must complete public consultation by December.
Cawdor radar: MOD updates Welsh planning position
The Ministry of Defence has clarified the Cawdor radar planning position, with Welsh Ministers responsible for deciding the Pembrokeshire proposal.
Bodelwyddan solar comments close on 23 November
Welsh Ministers invite representations on a 110MW Bodelwyddan solar scheme until 23 November, after battery storage was removed from the proposals.
Lime Down solar park examination closes
The examination of Wiltshire’s proposed 500MW Lime Down solar project has closed, but consent awaits a ministerial decision expected in 2027.
Sutton Benger appeal: nine homes fail despite supply gap
An Inspector rejects up to nine Wiltshire homes despite a 2.42-year supply, finding the village-edge location and listed farm setting unacceptable.
Green Belt statistics show 480-hectare fall
England’s latest Green Belt figures show a modest annual reduction, with Tunbridge Wells accounting for the largest reported boundary change.
Scottish nature recovery gains £1.35m funding
Scotland commits £1.347 million to habitat and wildfire recovery projects, including Cairngorms restoration, river works, urban meadows and deer management.
NI biomethane strategy consultation seeks farm views
Northern Ireland is consulting on biomethane policy, grid connections and nutrient management, alongside an earlier funding evidence deadline in November.
Uttlesford dormer appeals fail rural design test
Three linked dormer appeals near Stansted fail after an Inspector finds proposed roof changes would erode rural character under national design policy DP3.
Rhyl regeneration backed for £5.5m seafront project
Denbighshire Cabinet backs the next stage of Rhyl’s £5.5m waterfront improvements, while detailed designs and a further Cabinet decision remain outstanding.
Cearn solar farm: council challenges national control
Vale councillors challenge the national decision process for a proposed 2,800-acre solar scheme, with no development consent application yet submitted.
Ashford HMO controls move forward after council vote
Ashford councillors back evidence gathering for wider HMO planning controls, but no new Article 4 Direction has been made.
Biodiversity Gain Rules Probed Over Section 73
Parliament’s statutory instrument watchdog has examined why biodiversity gain exemptions use two date tests for section 73 permissions.
Agricultural building wins Calderdale Green Belt appeal
Calderdale farm storage wins an appeal before livestock arrive, with registration evidence and strict conditions controlling materials and use.
Stockton Local Plan Consultation Opens Until 4 December
Stockton’s new Local Plan consultation opens, with separate routes to propose development land or nominate valued green spaces before 4 December.
Horsham Local Plan Hearings End with Soundness Signal
Horsham’s Local Plan examination hearings have ended with an encouraging provisional finding, but further consultation and an Inspector’s report remain outstanding.
Wales Proposes Underground-First Electricity Lines
Wales consults on prioritising underground electricity lines for devolved schemes, with three proposed exception tests and a January 2027 deadline.
Local Green Space appeal allows two Trull homes
Two self-build homes win at protected Trull Meadow after an Inspector accepts village infill but rejects the applicants’ costs claim.
Baldock Housing Plans Secure Committee Backing
North Herts councillors back up to 3,200 Baldock homes, but the scheme still awaits its legal agreement and formal planning decision.
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