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Rural Planning
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
11 Sep 2023
Increasing affordable housing in the countryside with Rural Exception Sites
A new report has revealed that communities which embrace use of the Rural Exception Site planning policy can significantly increase the delivery of affordable homes in the English countryside, while...
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11 Sep 2023
Community-backed onshore wind projects to be given approval more quickly under new government rules – but who will build them?
Onshore wind projects which are supported by local people will be approved more quickly in England, under new measures being brought forward by the Government. Streamlined planning rules now mean...
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29 Aug 2023
Research into the potential of Community Land Trusts published
As the government reviews the responses to its Short-term holiday letting consultation, a new research project is highlighting a potential solution to the rural housing crisis. Brightness on the Edge...
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24 Jul 2023
Trial underway to shape the future of planning
The Planning Inspectorate is working close with the Department for Levelling-Up, Housing and Communities to review the services offered to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP). Areas under consideration include reshaping...
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10 Jul 2023
Findings of a new report show that district councils have a major part to play in improving the nation’s health
A new report by The Kings Fund has highlighted the vital role district councils have to play in improving the health and wellbeing of their communities. Driving better health outcomes...
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26 Jun 2023
New scheme aims to tackle planning officer recruitment issues
The Government this week announced a new £1.59 million grant to fund and support a pilot scheme aimed at getting graduates into the planning sector. The Pathways to Planning Programme...
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02 Feb 2023
Rural Roots: How Exception Sites and Section 106 Agreements keep local people in their Communities
Rural Exception Sites (RES) and Section 106 Quota Sites (S.106) are two ways that affordable housing can be built in rural areas. Building affordable housing in rural areas is important...
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12 Dec 2022
Sunak set to end ban on new onshore windfarms in face of Tory rebellion
The Guardian reports that Rishi Sunak has signalled the end of a moratorium on new onshore wind projects in an attempt to head off a row with Tory MPs The...
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03 Oct 2022
Investment zones could be allowed in England’s national parks
The Guardian reports documents show zones with ‘liberalised’ planning laws could get go-ahead even in the most environmentally protected areas Investment zones with “liberalised” planning laws to accelerate development could...
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