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.
29 Apr 2024
New Rural Planning Guidance for East Suffolk
East Suffolk Council has introduced a new Rural Development Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) designed to guide rural development and ensure it aligns with the area’s unique character and needs. This...
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15 Apr 2024
Rural Affordable Housing – Understanding Rural Needs
This essay forms part of a collection of essays, Building consent: housing by popular demand published by Localis. Kerry Booth, Chief Executive Rural Services Network In July 2023, the Prime...
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15 Apr 2024
Localis Issues Essay Collection on Building Consent for Housing Renewal
Last week, independent think-tank Localis published a collection of essays from leading planning experts and local council leaders setting out ideas for how popular approval for new housing and developments...
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08 Apr 2024
Winning The Rural Vote: Empowering Rural Planning
This week, our “Winning the Rural Vote” campaign shines a spotlight on the pivotal chapter of Rural Planning. As we wrap up our series, it’s crucial to recognise the multifaceted...
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02 Apr 2024
The Untapped Potential of Rural Exception Sites
The recent report by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), “Delivering Rural Opportunity,” casts a spotlight on Rural Exception Sites as a promising avenue to mitigate the...
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25 Mar 2024
Young People’s Geographical Mobility and Education Outcomes in England
In an exploration of young people’s geographical mobility across English towns and cities, a recent study ‘Geographical Mobility of Young People across English Towns and Cities’ by the Centre for...
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18 Mar 2024
Survey of Rural Market Town Group Highlights Service Challenges
Earlier this year, we surveyed members of our Rural Market Town Group (RMTG). This initiative aimed to gauge the status and challenges of services in rural areas, focusing on the...
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18 Mar 2024
Navigating Organised Crime in Rural Communities
The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) has recently unveiled findings that cast new light on the challenges rural communities face regarding organised crime. A collaborative effort led by Durham University,...
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26 Feb 2024
New Rules to Balance Holiday Lets & Housing in Rural England
In order to address the escalating housing affordability crisis in rural and tourist-heavy regions of England, the Government has announced a set of measures aimed at regulating the burgeoning holiday...
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12 Feb 2024
Winning the Rural Vote
In anticipation of a forthcoming general election, it’s crucial to address the challenges faced by rural communities. Constituting 40% of parliamentary constituencies, rural votes hold significant sway. The Rural Services...
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