Last week the Chancellor presented his Autumn Statement to Parliament. The statement included the announcement of the introduction of a National Productivity Investment Fund (NPIF) The NPIF will provide additional funding in areas that the Government consider are key to boosting productivity. An average of around £5 billion a year between 2017/18 and 2021/22 […]
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Taunton Deane and West Somerset continue their call for sites
As we reported in our news update of 27th October ( www.clplanning.co.uk/?p=362 ) Taunton Dean and West Somerset Councils are undertaking a call for sites which have the potential to deliver future housing and employment schemes. If you would like advice on whether your site is suitable for submission or would like Chapman Lily Planning […]
Wiltshire Council consulting on proposed further modifications to the draft Chippenham Site Allocations Plan
At the end of July 2015 Wiltshire Council submitted the draft Chippenham Site Allocations Plan to the Planning Inspectorate for examination. In the summer of 2016 a number of changes to the plan were consulted on and put before the Inspector to be considered at the hearings which took place between September and October 2016, […]
New Forest District Council – call for Brownfield sites
New Forest District Council are inviting land owners and other parties to submit details of brownfield sites that they wish to be considered for housing or other forms of development. The criteria for sites to be submitted are those sites which; are capable of accommodating five homes or more or 500sqm of floorspace, or are […]
Taunton Deane and West Somerset call for sites
Taunton Dean Borough Council and West Somerset Council have this week announced a call for sites which have potential to deliver future housing and employment schemes. The Councils are identifying potential sites for housing and employment development to inform future Local Plans. Details of sites that have the potential for future housing and employment development […]
Purbeck District Council consult on the main modifications to the Swanage Local Plan
Following the examination hearing Purbeck District Council are now consulting on the schedule of main modifications for the Swanage Local Plan. This consultation runs until 9th December 2016. Following the consultation the appointed Planning Inspector will report on the soundness of the Local Plan. If the plan is found sound the next stage will be […]