This week the Government published 4 factsheets which provide background information on the measures contained within the Neighbourhood Planning Bill (see our news item on the Bill from September 2016 https://www.clplanning.co.uk/?p=319 ). The four topics are ‘neighbourhood planning’, ‘planning conditions’, ‘planning register’ and ‘compulsory purchase’. Each factsheet introduces the relevant topic, sets out how the […]
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Chapman Lily Planning are pleased to welcome Adam Neil to the team
We are delighted to announce that Adam Neil has joined Chapman Lily as a Senior Planner. Adam joins the existing Chapman Lily Team of Brett Spiller, Matt Holmes and Giles Moir as the practice continues to grow. Adam joins Chapman Lily from a senior commercial role in a waste and recycling management business where he […]
Report encourages the use of social media to engage with members of the public when consulting on development proposals
‘The Planner’ magazine has recently reported on the increasing importance of developers using social media as a mechanism to engage with the public when carrying out public engagement. The report follows a recent survey of 1401 Councillors, by a community and stakeholder engagement company which identified that 75% of respondents considered social media to be […]
Bournemouth Borough Council hope to adopt a new Local Plan by Summer 2019
Bournemouth Borough Council will be asked to agree a programme for the preparation of a new Local Plan next week. It is proposed that a new, consolidated, Bournemouth Local Plan be prepared to replace the existing Core Strategy, Town Centre Area Action Plan and Affordable Housing DPD. It will also include site allocation and development […]
Government Launch £3 billion Home Building Fund
The Chancellor and the Communities Secretary this week announced the launch of the Home Building Fund (HBF) – a £3 billion scheme aimed to help build 25,000 homes in the short term and 200,000 homes in the longer term. The fund will be administered by the Homes and Communities Agency and is a flexible source of […]
Canford Park Public Exhibitions – last day today
Today (29th September) is the last public exhibition we are holding for Canford Park. It is taking place at the Canford Magna Centre, Canford Magna Parish Church, Wimborne, BH21 3AF between 3pm and 8pm. Canford Park is a proposed mixed used development in North Poole and is one of a number of options for future […]