Daily Archives: 31/08/2010

Wrexham Council is contemplating legal action over the unauthorised demolition of the town’s former mines rescue station. Key parts of the Grade II-listed building were destroyed last week two days after it was spot listed by Welsh historic monuments body … Continue reading →

Property developers and landowners have been warned they could face fines and deals ruled void when land agreements become subject to competition law. Leases, transfers and other land agreements will have to meet the demands of the Competition Act from … Continue reading →

Communities secretary Eric Pickles and transport secretary Philip Hammond have written to councils to ask them to reduce the amount of highway signage in urban and rural areas. This move to “cut the clutter” – which aims to reduce unnecessary … Continue reading →

Ministers have been urged to legislate for a limited third party right of appeal. The call has come from the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and the Environmental Law Foundation (ELF). The two organisations have pointed out that while … Continue reading →

Work is now under way which should see neighbouring planning authorities in north Wales sharing staff and collaborating to provide both development and building control services. This initiative is expected to take two years to come to fruition and involves … Continue reading →

Outline plans to expand Frome’s town centre and redevelop a large area of semi-derelict land on its eastern side has been approved by Mendip District Council, with a single building to be retained within the application site – the Notts … Continue reading →