http://support.planningportal.gov.uk/planningnewsfeed en Portal Director - Planning News - http://support.planningportal.gov.uk/planningnewsfeed http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/hmoimpactassessment http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/hmoimpactassessment This final impact assessment considers the costs and benefits of introducing a definition of HMOs into planning legislation to allow local planning authorities greater control over the unwanted effects of high concentrations of HMOs. (continues...) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:16:37 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/hpdgdetermination2010 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/hpdgdetermination2010 Housing and Planning Delivery Grant 2009-10 Determination for the final allocations of grant to local planning authorities. (continues...) Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:16:29 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/circular032010 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/circular032010 This circular letter draws attention to the Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/719) (the Amendment Regulations) which were made on 10 March 2010. (continues...) Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:16:31 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1507110 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1507110 Housing and Planning Minister John Healey today confirmed further reforms to the planning system, removing around 10,000 full applications to cut costs and red tape for businesses, saving up to £43m a year. (continues...) Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:58:24 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/letterkillianrecommendations http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/letterkillianrecommendations Letter to local authorities about a number of Statutory Instruments and other documents setting out new arrangements in relation to the publicity of planning applications, information requirements for planning applications, and permitted development. (continues...) Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:17:05 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/validationguidance http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/validationguidance This guidance accompanies the policy on information requirements for planning applications, including design and access statements and the validation process. The replaces the Validation of Planning Applications: Guidance for local planning authorities. (continues...) Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:16:52 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/developmentannexinfo http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/developmentannexinfo This relates to the information requirements for planning applications and the validation of planning applications. This annex to a forthcoming Development Management Policy Statement replaces Circular 02/08: Standard Application Form and Validation. (continues...) Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:16:46 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/streamliningsummary http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/streamliningsummary This is a summary of responses to the consultation on information requirements for planning applications, design and access statements and validation published in July 2009. It accompanies new policy and guidance. (continues...) Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:58:13 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/improvingdevelopmentsummary http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/improvingdevelopmentsummary This document sets out a summary of the responses to the consultation which took place between 30 July 2009 and 23 October 2009. It also sets out the Government's response and the intended way forward for each of the proposals. (continues...) Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:22:06 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1505486 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1505486 More students will be able to take up careers in town planning and help bridge the skills gap after Planning Minister John Healey confirmed an additional £1.8m to fund student bursaries for postgraduate training at 16 Universities. (continues...) Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:55:15 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/codecostreview http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/codecostreview A report on the 2009 study into the costs of building to the Code, based on the practical experience of developers. (continues...) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:16:28 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1503258 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1503258 Housing and Planning Minister John Healey today announced changes to the country's building regulations to make our homes, shops and offices warmer and cheaper to run and take Britain a step closer to meeting our low carbon commitments. (continues...) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:57:38 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/epcsalelettingbuildingsia http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/epcsalelettingbuildingsia This impact assessment looks at the Government's proposals to clarify when an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is required on the sale or letting of buildings. (continues...) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:44:29 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/epcholidayletsia http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/epcholidayletsia An impact assessment proposing Energy Performance Certificates for short term holiday lets. (continues...) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:43:44 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/naturalenvironmentconsultation http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/naturalenvironmentconsultation Consultation on proposed planning policy on: biodiversity; geological conservation; landscape and soil protection; heritage coastline; open space; sport; recreation; green infrastructure; and floodlighting of sports and recreational facilities. (continues...) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:58:17 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/coastalsummaryresponses http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/coastalsummaryresponses This summary provides an analysis of the responses to the consultation on a new planning policy on Development and Coastal Change which invited views on a new planning framework for the continuing economic and social viability of coastal communities. (continues...) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:37:54 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/takeupresearch http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/takeupresearch Research undertaken to examine the implementation of the Climate Change PPS, particularly through the take up of its policies in regional spatial strategies and local development plan documents, and their application through development control. (continues...) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:17:03 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/coastalimpactassessment http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/coastalimpactassessment This final impact assessment considers the costs and benefits of options aimed at streamlining the national planning policy framework relating to planning for development and coastal change. (continues...) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:16:56 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/coastalpracticeguide http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/coastalpracticeguide This practice guide complements PPS25 Supplement: Development and Coastal Change by offering guidance for planners and other stakeholders on how to implement its policies in practice, draws on existing good practice and is illustrated with case studies. (continues...) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:16:50 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/coastalchange http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/coastalchange This sets out a planning framework for the continuing economic and social viability of coastal communities. The policy aims to strike the right balance between economic prosperity and reducing the consequencies of coastal change on communities. (continues...) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:16:43 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1499881 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1499881 Housing and Planning Minister John Healey has today announced a triple boost for councils tackling climate change by updating planning rules, granting nearly £10m to improve green skills and backing further progress by the "second wave" of eco-towns. (continues...) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:05:14 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/ppsclimateconsultation http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/ppsclimateconsultation This consultation seeks views on the proposal to combine and update existing planning policy on climate change and renewable energy from two documents into one. (continues...) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:22:27 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/divletterbuildingcontrolcharges http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/divletterbuildingcontrolcharges This circular letter Informs Building Control Bodies about the new provisions for Local Authority Building Control Charges. (continues...) Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:48:11 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1495735 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1495735 A package of planning system reforms saving developers time and money to help them complete building projects during the recovery have now been approved by parliament, Planning Minister John Healey confirmed today. (continues...) Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:28:49 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/regionalstrategiesresponses http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/regionalstrategiesresponses This document provides a summary of the responses to the consultation on the draft Policy Statement on Regional Strategies and guidance on the establishment of Leaders' Boards. (continues...) Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:11:43 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1492681 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1492681 Plans to bring under-used and unloved land back into use so that communities and hundreds of keen would-be fruit and vegetable growers have somewhere to get digging, were announced today... (continues...) Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:55:14 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1492488 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1492488 A green transformation of Britain's homes will take place over the next decade - making them more comfortable, warmer and cheaper to run - under new plans set out by the Government today. (continues...) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:05:12 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/epchmosia http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/epchmosia An impact assessment to require an EPC for an HMO when a room in the property is first rented out. (continues...) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:18:00 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/epcpropertyadvertsia http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/epcpropertyadvertsia This imapct assessment sets out the Government's proposal to require EPC ratings on adverts for all property in order for people to take energy efficiency seriously and factor it in to decision making on property choices. (continues...) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:17:41 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/extendingdecia http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/extendingdecia This impact assessment sets out the Government's objective to extend Display Energy Certificates to the commercial sector to show building users and owners how they can be more energy efficient. (continues...) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:17:32 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/lodgementairconia http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/lodgementairconia This Impact Assessment considers the mandatory lodgement of air conditioning inspection reports. (continues...) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:17:24 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/codecasestudiesvol2 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/codecasestudiesvol2 Examples of a second set of case studies on how new Code Homes have been designed, planned, built and what they are like to live in. (continues...) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:42:55 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/codecasestudies http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/codecasestudies Examples of how new Code Homes have been designed, planned, built and what they are like to live in. (continues...) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:42:36 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/termiteeradicationfeb2010 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/termiteeradicationfeb2010 This is an nineteenth information leaflet published to inform the local inhabitants of Saunton, North Devon, on the progress of the termite eradication programme. (continues...) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:42:19 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/epceffectivenessconsult http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/epceffectivenessconsult This consultation seeks views on measures to help improve the effectiveness of EPCs and to make better use of energy performance data. (continues...) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:50:00 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1489277 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1489277 Planning Minister John Healey today heralded the start of the new planning regime as it begins receiving applications for energy projects that have the potential to provide up to £50bn worth of international investment and supply electricity to 22m homes. (continues...) Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:22:12 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/lachargingregimeimpact http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/lachargingregimeimpact This final impact assessment paper sets out the background of the current charging regime, outlines the main proposals and the costs and benefits to the new local authority building control charging regime. (continues...) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:02:02 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/circular012010 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/circular012010 This circular letter draws attention to The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/404) which were laid on 25 February 2010. (continues...) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:16:28 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/lachargingregimeresponses http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/lachargingregimeresponses Summary of responses to the consultation paper on proposed changes to the local authority building control charging regime which was published on 2 April 2009. (continues...) Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:55:22 +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, 24 Feb 2010 10:17:05 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/policystatementregionstrat http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/policystatementregionstrat This Policy Statement sets out the Governments policy framework for the preparation of Regional Strategies prepared under Part 5 of the LDEDC Act 2009. (continues...) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:16:44 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/taylorimplementationplanupdate http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/taylorimplementationplanupdate This updated plan sets out how the Government is taking forward and implementing the recommendations of the Taylor Review of Rural Economy and Affordable Housing. (continues...) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:16:37 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/masterplanningfund http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/masterplanningfund This document lists the winners of the Rural Masterplanning Fund. (continues...) Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:16:32 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1475359 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1475359 Housing Minister John Healey and Rural Affairs Minister Lord Davies have today named 36 rural councils that will benefit from expert support to help design and plan up to 10,000 new homes. (continues...) Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:38:36 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/statisticschangesconsultation http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/statisticschangesconsultation This consultation seeks views on proposals to change the frequency of the publication of Land Use Change Statistics and options in terms of coverage and frequency of publication for Commercial and Industrial Floorspace and Town Centres/ Retail Statistics. (continues...) Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:43:33 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1469655 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/1469655 Housing and Planning Minister John Healey today confirmed how councils will be able to raise a new levy to help fund economic growth and lay the foundations for future success of local areas. (continues...) Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:40:15 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/sustainblesecuresecondreport http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/sustainblesecuresecondreport This report covers progress made in the period between 16 November 2006 and 15 November 2008. The Act requires the publication of indicators relating to the energy and carbon efficiency of the building stock. (continues...) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:16:27 +0000 http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/infrastructurelevyresponse http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/infrastructurelevyresponse This document sets out a summary of responses received on the detailed proposals and draft regulations for the introduction of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which took place between 30 July 2009 and 23 October 2009. (continues...) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:15:14 +0000 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/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