How we did it: Moving solar farm to protect grassland
An energy firm worked with Natural England to protect sensitive Dorset downland by relocating a solar farm. David Dewar reports.
View ArticleHow we did it: Preparing a county-wide planning protocol
Planners and developers in Kent have drawn up an agreement to boost delivery of housing and jobs. John Geoghegan reports.
View ArticleHow we did it: Preparing a burial strategy for the future
A Leicestershire council is one of few authorities confronting the problem of dwindling burial space. John Geoghegan reports.
View ArticleHow we did it: Mitigating homes' impact with green space
The provision of green spaces near a new housing development in Berkshire is helping to protect rare habitats, reports David Dewar.
View ArticlePolicy Summary: Route-wide order approves matters ancillary to HS2 construction
Policy: High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Act 2017: Government Response to the Consultation on the Draft Class Approval for Matters Ancillary to Development under Schedule 17.
View ArticleHow we did it: Cutting planning staff turnover
A Hertfordshire council has succeeded in boosting the recruitment and retention of planning staff, reports David Dewar.
View ArticleHow we did it: Winning consent to build in a strategic gap
A football club worked with the local council and community to win consent for its training ground, Joey Gardiner reports.
View ArticleHow we did it: Piloting a newt licensing strategy
A Surrey council is piloting a streamlined licensing system to ease conflicts over protected newt habitats, John Geoghegan reports.
View ArticleHow we did it: How we met new pre-application consultation rules
A Swansea regeneration project was one of the first large schemes that had to abide by new Welsh government consultation requirements, John Geoghegan reports.
View ArticleHow we did it: Boosting home delivery via local plan
A Yorkshire council's local plan has won plaudits for its focus on raising build rates on home allocations. David Dewar reports.
View ArticleHow we did it: Winning consent for a transmission line
A law firm worked closely with the National Grid to obtain approval for a 37 mile electricity transmission line. Colin Marrs reports.
View ArticleHow we did it: Using a planning performance agreement
A performance agreement helped secure prompt permission for a Salford regeneration scheme. David Dewar reports.
View ArticleHow we did it: Testing the water for a cycling scheme
New digital engagement techniques proved key to securing public approval for a London borough's cycling scheme, says Mark Wilding.
View ArticleHow we did it: Securing airport expansion permission
Mayoral opposition had to be overcome to obtain approval for London City Airport's expansion plan, David Dewar reports.
View ArticleHow we did it: Masterplanning a town centre revival
A 12-year vision to help a Merseyside town centre overcome years of decline had to look beyond retail, says John Geoghegan.
View ArticleHow we did it: Conducting a survey for a marine plan
An online mapping tool contributed to the success of this award-winning Scottish marine survey, David Dewar reports.
View ArticleHow we did it: Completing an early review of a local plan
An authority in Suffolk has managed to carry out a swift review of its local plan, David Dewar reports.
View ArticleHow we did it: Winning consent for an 'exceptional' home
Plans for an eco home in Devon had to pass a tough test on exceptional design quality, says David Dewar.
View ArticleHow we did it: Winning approval for a regeneration scheme
Close engagement with the council and locals was key to approval for this major scheme, says Mark Wilding.
View ArticleHow we did it: Producing a joint local plan in three years
Three Lincolnshire councils called in support to help prepare their joint plan, says Mark Wilding.
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