Parish and town councils have long expressed their concerns over the automatic granting of planning permission for new homes using permitted development rights. The sharp increase in the conversion of offices in some areas is having a marked effect on essential local infrastructure – schools, roads and health services and is being felt through every
Keswick TC has passed a historic and unanimous vote of no confidence against the Lake District National Park Authority following its decision to resurface a path to make it more accessible to cyclists. Local councillors, residents and campaigners have accused the park authority of putting commercial interests ahead of the needs of people who live
In a new report the Local Government Association (LGA) warn that recent changes in planning rules which mean that barns in rural areas can be converted into up to five dwellings without planning approval, means that they are sometimes not built to high standards with the necessary infrastructure in place. For more information click here.
A total of £14 million will be loaned to Shropshire Council’s new housing company by the local authority. Robert Macey, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for housing and strategic planning, said: “It’s an extremely exciting time for the company and we now look forward to taking these two sites forward. “Shropshire currently has a housing waiting
