Monthly Archives: March 2013

Latest stats show planning permissions for new homes have gone up 60% on the same period a year ago. The numbers permitted are said to be the highest since the beginning of 2008. It remains to be seen whether this … Continue reading →

The first neighbourhood plan to get to the public referendum stage has just been voted through. This plan covers 16 parishes in East Cumbria. The turnout was 34% and 90% of those who voted were in favour. The final step … Continue reading →

The government is revoking the regional planning policy document, the South East Plan. The revocation will take effect on 25 March. This is part of the government’s drive towards ‘localism’. Councils in the South East will have more latitude to … Continue reading →