planning
Planning fee delays ‘costing £5 million a week’
Taxpayers will continue to subsidise planning services by almost £5 million a week until the Government finalises measures to increase fees to cover the cost of processing applications, the LGA has warned.
Planning fee proposals ‘not enough to break even’
Planning fees would need to be increased by almost 60 per cent to ensure all councils in deficit are able to break even, LGA modelling has revealed.
Planning for the future
When I knew that I was joining the Planning Inspectorate, I spoke to people across the planning system to get a sense of what I could expect. I was overwhelmed by the respect with which the organisation is held.
Identifying tensions in planning policies
The proposals to change our planning rules have been described by some as a dramatic return to ‘old school’ planning, with stronger control from central government.
Regeneration isn’t just about buildings
At Stockport Council, we are focused on creating opportunities for everyone.
New bill ‘to empower local leaders’
The Government has set out its plans to drive local growth and empower local leaders to regenerate their areas, in a Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill.
Planning for the future
The planning system has been a huge frustration for many councils over many years, and yet housing remains unaffordable in many parts of the country.
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We enter 2022 with everything to play for.
