New HBF research estimates nearly £200m in planning agreement income across England and Wales while warning that application delays remain.
HBF estimates £200m in planning performance agreements
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Wales Planning News
Planning in Wales has its own legislation and policy framework. This archive brings together our Welsh planning reports and relevant property updates, including national plan-making and consultations. Keep an eye on the date and scope of each report: a change announced for England should not be assumed to apply in Wales.For the background and current guidance, see planning in Wales.
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Eryri hydro scheme: park concedes SSSI legal challenge
Eryri National Park Authority has agreed to the quashing of a hydroelectric permission following a challenge over SSSI planning policy.
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.
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.
Welsh heritage worth £738m a year, Cadw study finds
New Cadw research values Welsh heritage at £738 million annually, with wider benefits for jobs, volunteering and historic-place regeneration.
Parc Adfer carbon capture delayed over consultation
Flintshire has deferred a £200m carbon capture proposal after councillors questioned consultation of neighbouring communities across the English border.
Wales awards £10m for town centre regeneration
Welsh Government has confirmed £10 million for town centre schemes, with half earmarked for Wrexham’s cultural quarter and public spaces.
Penrhys regeneration awards £209m contract to Wates
Trivallis has selected Wates for the Penrhys regeneration project, with a £209m pending contract and approximately 121 homes in its first phase.
Cardiff transport hub reaches milestone with 44 homes
Cardiff transport hub and 44 council homes reach a construction milestone at Waungron Road, combining affordable housing and bus and rail connections.
Menai data centre faces 22,000-signature petition
A Menai data centre proposal faces a 22,000-signature petition and planned protest as a Welsh environmental consultation nears its deadline.
Trawsfynydd reactor height reduction moves into delivery
The £70 million Trawsfynydd reactor height reduction programme enters delivery as Costain takes control of the former power station buildings.
Leasbrook bat habitat dispute tests 270-home plan
Inspectors examining Monmouthshire’s draft Local Plan must weigh competing bat evidence before deciding whether a proposed 270-home allocation is sound.
Wrexham Kop expansion wins approval for 7,750-seat stand
Wrexham Kop expansion wins approval for 2,250 extra seats, taking the new stand to 7,750 and the stadium beyond 18,000.
M4 Newport review finds no option will solve congestion
Welsh Government review finds no package can fully solve M4 congestion around Newport, with the strongest combination reaching only 17% traffic reduction.
Third Menai crossing development work restarts in Wales
Welsh Government has restarted design, environmental and statutory work on a third Menai crossing after ruling out Britannia Bridge tidal flow.
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