http://support.planningportal.gov.uk/planningnewsfeed en Portal Director - Planning News - http://support.planningportal.gov.uk/planningnewsfeed http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1459509 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1459509 Housing Minister John Healey has today backed the country's biggest ever green home building programme, with four areas sharing £60m cash to build over 600 new homes to the toughest ever environmental standards. (continues...) Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:04:02 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/divletterdesignstandards http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/divletterdesignstandards This divisional letter informs BCBs about the introduction of a suite of new British Standards (BSs) for structural design, based on European Standards often called the Eurocodes. (continues...) Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:16:56 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/guidanceexaminationprocedures http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/guidanceexaminationprocedures Guidance on how applications for development consent for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) are to be examined by the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC). (continues...) Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:06:03 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/infrastructurefeesguidance http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/infrastructurefeesguidance Non-statutory guidance to aid interpretation of the Infrastructure Planning (Fees) Regulations 2010 and also to provide worked examples of how the fees work in practice. (continues...) Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:12:28 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/guidancecompulsoryacquisition http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/guidancecompulsoryacquisition The guidance aims to help promoters and the IPC understand the powers contained in the Planning Act 2008 and advise on the application on the correct procedures and statutory or administrative requirements. (continues...) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:16:26 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/examinationnsipsresponses http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/examinationnsipsresponses A summary of responses made to public consultation on the draft examination procedures and fees. This also sets out the Government's response to the points raised during consultation and any changes made to the secondary legislation and guidance. (continues...) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:57:44 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1449087 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1449087 Radical action by councils on driving down carbon emissions will help cut fuel bills and reduce global warming Communities Secretary John Denham said today. (continues...) Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:48:39 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1447625 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1447625 Housing and Planning Minister John Healey today announced new local powers to control the spread of high concentrations of shared rented homes and to tackle pockets of unsafe and substandard accommodation run by bad landlords. (continues...) Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:19:41 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/housesmultipleresponses http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/housesmultipleresponses This document comprises a summary of responses to the recent Government consultation on three options for addressing the impact of high concentrations of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). (continues...) Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:17:57 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/flexibilitypermissionsummary http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/flexibilitypermissionsummary This document comprises a summary of responses to the recent Government consultation on allowing greater flexibility for planning applications. It sets out the Government's formal response to the issues raised in the consultation. (continues...) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:14:38 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1441810 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1441810 Planning Minister John Healey today pledged to freeze planning fees on applications to help developers through the economic recovery and keep builders on construction sites by saving them up to £23m a year. (continues...) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:29:37 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/letterreviewgarden http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/letterreviewgarden Letter to local authorities advising them on how specific garden policies may be considered. (continues...) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:17:10 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/gardendevelopments http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/gardendevelopments During the passage of the Planning Act in November 2008, the Government committed to carry out a review establishing the extent of development on back gardens. (continues...) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:53:57 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1440008 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1440008 Housing and Planning Minister John Healey today published new, independent research that shows inappropriate building on back gardens is not a widespread, national problem and is often linked to councils' failure to have local policies in place. (continues...) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:05:00 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/letterbasedgrant http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/letterbasedgrant Letter to local authorities confirming that, as part of the ABG announced on 26 November 2009, they have now received the second year of the grant provided to reflect new burdens on LPAs from the PPS1 supplement on planning for climate change. (continues...) Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:17:37 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/planningandbuilding/theenvironment/zerocarbonnondomestic/ http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/planningandbuilding/theenvironment/zerocarbonnondomestic/ Information on zero carbon non-domestic buildings. (continues...) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:17:15 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1432943 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1432943 Strengthened delivery arrangements and more local planning responsibility will drive regeneration in London and Thurrock Thames Gateways and West Northamptonshire following a review of Urban Development Corporations (UDC). (continues...) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:15:09 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/draftriskassesment http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/draftriskassesment This draft document has been produced for use as part of Building Control Risk Assessment-Pilot research project only. (continues...) Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:17:25 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1422911 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1422911 An overhaul of the planning system that will give Town Halls the tools they need to boost business growth and provide new safeguards for town centres and local markets was published today. (continues...) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:56:57 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/towncentresguide http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/towncentresguide This practice guidance is intended to support the implementation of town centre policies set out in PPS4. It is aimed at helping those involved in preparing or reviewing need, impact and sequential site assessments. (continues...) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:17:14 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/pps4impactassessment http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/pps4impactassessment This final impact assessment considers the costs and benefits of options aimed at streamlining the national planning policy framework relating to planning for sustainable economic growth. (continues...) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:17:01 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/pps4summaryresponses http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/pps4summaryresponses This document sets out the views and responses received on the consultation that took place between 5 May 2009 and 28 July 2009. (continues...) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:08:36 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1421689 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1421689 Communities Minister Ian Austin has today outlined proposals on how the public will have more access to Ordnance Survey mapping data from next year, as part of a Government drive to open up data to improve transparency. (continues...) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:56:46 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/evaluationcompetentperson http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/evaluationcompetentperson This report on the evaluation of competent person self-certification schemes covers the period 6 April 2006 to 31 March 2009. (continues...) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:17:10 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/competentschemechangesconsult http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/competentschemechangesconsult This consultation seeks views on proposals to amend the conditions of authorisation, the application process and monitoring of performance for competent person self-certification schemes. (continues...) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:00:23 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/establishleadersboards http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/establishleadersboards The LDEDC Act 2009 makes provision for the creation of Regional Strategies. This guidance sets out the considerations the Secretary of State will take into account when considering schemes for the creation of Leaders' Board. (continues...) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:16:55 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/regionalstrategiessummary http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/regionalstrategiessummary This document sets out a number of responses received on the consultation which took place between 6 August 2009 and 30 October 2009. (continues...) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:41:46 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/killianprettysecond http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/killianprettysecond This report has an overall summary and an annex by the Planning Portal on improving the quality of information available to users of the planning application system. (continues...) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:19:10 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/dischargingplanningconditions http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/dischargingplanningconditions This research report makes a series of recommendations on how to improve the process of discharging planning conditions. (continues...) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:17:44 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/developmentmanagementconsult http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/developmentmanagementconsult This consultation seeks views on a draft new PPS on development management and on draft policy annexes on pre-application and determination. (continues...) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:21:49 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/improvingplanningconditions http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/improvingplanningconditions This consultation seeks views on a draft policy annex on the use of planning conditions (which also clarifies current arrangements on the fees that LPAs can charge), and on proposed measures to improve the discharging of conditions. (continues...) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:59:09 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/improvingengagementconsult http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/improvingengagementconsult This consultation seeks views on a range of proposals to improve the consultation arrangements for statutory and non-statutory consultees. (continues...) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:41:10 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/publicityplanningapplications http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/publicityplanningapplications This document sets out a summary of responses received on the Publicity for Planning Applications: Consultation which took place between 30 July 2009 and 23 October 2009. (continues...) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:09:20 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1419197 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1419197 Housing and Planning Minister John Healey today announced a package of measures to streamline the planning system, help businesses deliver projects quickly and drive down costs during recovery. (continues...) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:16:47 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/codeguideconsultation http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/codeguideconsultation This Consultation version of the Technical guide is part of the Sustainable New Homes: The Road to Zero Carbon: Consultation on the Code for Sustainable Homes and the Energy Efficiency standard for Zero Carbon Homes publication. (continues...) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:17:05 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/codeimpactassessment2009 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/codeimpactassessment2009 This Consultation version of the Impact Assessment is part of the Sustainable New Homes: The Road to Zero Carbon: Consultation on the Code for Sustainable Homes and the Energy Efficiency standard for Zero Carbon Homes publication. (continues...) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:45:09 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/zerocarbondec09 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/zerocarbondec09 The Housing and Planning Minister issued a written ministerial statement on the energy efficiency requirement for zero carbon homes on 24 November 2009. This is an interim assessment of costs and benefits of the proposal. (continues...) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:16:52 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1416114 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1416114 Housing and Planning Minister John Healey has today launched proposals for a more consumer-friendly green rating for homes that will help green-proof properties and reduce future utility bills in the most energy efficient homes. (continues...) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:45:51 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/futureofcodeconsultation http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/futureofcodeconsultation This consultation covers both policy and technical changes being considered to the Code for Sustainable Homes which include embedding the new definition of zero carbon for new homes. (continues...) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:11:22 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1414455 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1414455 More key decision-makers for the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) were appointed today, Tuesday 15 December. (continues...) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:34:55 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/letterguideupdate http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/letterguideupdate Letter to local authorities advising of the publication of an updated edition of the Practice Guide which accompanies PPS25. (continues...) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:16:55 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1400111 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1400111 On the 100th anniversary of the first Planning Act, Housing Minister John Healey today announced support for councils to plan and deliver new homes and green energy projects to power the country to a low carbon future. (continues...) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:27:09 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1399305 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1399305 Housing Minister John Healey has today announced proposals for a second wave of world leading eco-towns and pledged to double the money to a total of £10m to support councils in developing their plans. (continues...) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:35:02 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/residentialsprinklerinstallation http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/residentialsprinklerinstallation This report describes a project commissioned by Communities and Local Government and undertaken by BRE. The overall aim of this project is to provide new guidance on safe installation practices of residential sprinklers. (continues...) Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:16:56 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/divletterdynamicperformance http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/divletterdynamicperformance This divisional letter informs BCBs of the ISE guidance document for grandstands that may be subject to dynamic actions due to various crowd activities. (continues...) Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:16:48 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/worldclassplacesactionplan http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/worldclassplacesactionplan This document presents the Government's action plan for improving quality of place, setting out clear next steps on how the Government intends to work with its partners to deliver the ambitions set out in the strategy. (continues...) Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:54:53 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/ruralfundprospectus http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/ruralfundprospectus This implements the commitment given to develop the suggestion of a competition, particularly for rural authorities wanting to provide growth over an extended period in one or more of their market towns. (continues...) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:17:12 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/incentivisingimpact http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/incentivisingimpact Draft impact assessment on the proposals in the consultation paper Guidance for local authorities on incentivising landowners to bring forward additional land for rural affordable housing on rural exception sites. (continues...) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:17:06 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/taylorimplementationplan http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/taylorimplementationplan This document sets out how the Government is taking forward and implementing the recommendations of the Taylor Review of Rural Economy and Affordable Housing. (continues...) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:16:53 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1394929 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1394929 Housing Minister John Healey and Rural Minister Dan Norris today backed councils with cash and support to kickstart plans to build homes people can afford where they want to live, and develop rural areas to meet the needs of local people. (continues...) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:41:01 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1394669 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1394669 Strong leadership, clear vision and ambition from councils could deliver reductions in carbon emissions of millions of tonnes annually and potentially unlock £1bn in income for councils, Communities Secretary John Denham said today. (continues...) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:45:30 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/incentivisingconsultation http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/incentivisingconsultation This consultation paper seeks views on proposals to incentivise landowners to bring forward land for affordable housing in rural areas, through referral rights to the properties or retention of an interest in the land. (continues...) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:15:16 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/newnondomesticbuildimpact http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/newnondomesticbuildimpact This preliminary scoping consultation stage impact assessment relating to new non-domestic buildings analyses the costs and benefits for three different regulatory trajectory scenarios for zero carbon standards from 2019 and a 'do nothing' option. (continues...) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:37:48 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1392124 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1392124 Housing Minister John Healey today confirmed that this country will be the first in the world to require zero carbon homes as a matter of law from 2016. (continues...) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:20:42 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/newnondomesticconsult http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/newnondomesticconsult This consultation paper seek views on the evidence base, policy options and proposals for further work towards the zero carbon ambition for new non-domestic buildings. (continues...) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:00:14 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/letterenvironmentaljudgement http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/letterenvironmentaljudgement This letter provides interim guidance for planning authorities on two judgments concerning EIA procedure about giving reasons for negative screening opinions on request, and screening modifications to existing developments. (continues...) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:16:39 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/greaterflexibilityguidance http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/greaterflexibilityguidance Guidance on the extension of time limits for implementing extant planning permissions, non-material amendments and minor material amendments. (continues...) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:16:34 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1390359 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1390359 Local Government Minister Rosie Winterton was in Cumbria on Sunday 22 November to see for herself how recovery efforts are helping those affected by the recent flooding. (continues...) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:56:57 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/smallscalereview http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/smallscalereview The Government commissioned this study to review renewable and low-carbon technologies for all non-domestic land uses and make recommendations for conferring permitted development rights to them. (continues...) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:16:34 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/smallscalesummary http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/smallscalesummary This executive summary of the Small-scale renewable and Low-carbon technology Non-domestic permitted development review draws together the conclusions from the full research report. (continues...) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:17:21 +0000