Daily Archives: 10/08/2009

RTPI Secretary-General to leave for IPC

Posted on 10/08/2009 by IHBC NewsBlog

Robert Upton, Secretary-General of the Royal Town Planning Institute, has announced he will be leaving the organisation to take up a new appointment as one of two Deputy Chairs of the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC). Robert, who has led the … Continue reading →

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Reforms package for Killian Pretty Review

Posted on 10/08/2009 by IHBC NewsBlog

Communities and Local Government (CLG) has unveiled a wide-ranging package of proposals designed to implement the reforms recommended by the Killian Pretty Review. The package includes proposals for changes to the English planning system in relation to permitted development rights, … Continue reading →

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Wales waives planning for micro-renewables

Posted on 10/08/2009 by IHBC NewsBlog

Permission will soon not be needed for homeowners in Wales to install solar panels and similar green technology. Changes to planning laws will make it easier for homeowners in Wales to install micro-renewables. The new rules, which come into force … Continue reading →

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CLG outlines new discretionary development charge

Posted on 10/08/2009 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Government has published for consultation the draft regulations and detailed proposals for implementing the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) – the new discretionary development charge which comes into force in April 2010. CIL charges will be based on simple formulae … Continue reading →

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