Planning news, views and insight – February 2020

This month: Do we see a shift?, What could the conservative victory mean for housing?, Are councillors at risk of losing their decision-making powers from planning?, The importance of community engagement in planning and Government Cabinet Reshuffle 2020. 

• Do we see a shift?
  Three local plans have failed, and there are rumours that the Ministry is becoming more proactive. Sevenoaks, Uttlesford and now St Albans … Read more
• What could the Conservative victory mean for housing?
  In the December 2019 General Election, the Conservatives enjoyed a landslide victory, winning 365 seats with a majority of 79. Following… Read more
• Are councillors at risk of losing their decision-making powers from planning?
  The report put forward last week by the free market think tank ‘Policy Exchange’ was anything but tedious. Titled ‘Rethinking the Planning… Read more
• The importance of community engagement in planning
  The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) held their annual Nathaniel Litchfield Lecture and focused it on participation in planning 50 years… Read more
• Government Cabinet Reshuffle 2020
  Last week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivered his much-anticipated post-Brexit Government reshuffle. It saw the departure of many… Read more

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