Consultation on extended permitted development rights for hotels *

United Kingdom - July 18 2012
DCLG has launched a consultation entitled “New opportunities for sustainable development and growth through reuse of existing buildings” which, if enacted, will make it possible for a change of use from hotel (Class C1) to residential dwellinghouse (Class C3) without the need for planning permission.

Co-authors: James Miller .

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Transport Secretary launches consultation on stopping up and diversion orders *

United Kingdom - July 18 2012
Transport Secretary Justine Greening has published a consultation on proposed reform of the process for stopping up and diverting local roads. 

Co-authors: Ashley Damiral.

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Government embraces Portas recommendations *

United Kingdom - April 2 2012
On Friday, the Government published its response to the Portas Review.

Co-authors: Ashley Damiral.

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NPPF published today *

United Kingdom - March 27 2012
The Government has today published the new National Planning Policy Framework, replacing 44 previous PPSs, PPGs, Minerals Planning Guidance, Circulars and Letters to Chief Planning Officers with 50 pages of policy. 

Co-authors: Ashley Damiral.

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Gloucestershire LEP to pilot Portas Review recommendations *

United Kingdom - March 16 2012
The Gloucestershire Local Enterprise Partnership was this week announced as a retail pathfinder by Business Minister Mark Prisk. 

Co-authors: Ashley Damiral.

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