Monthly Archives: October 2012

Heseltine’s Planning Decision Medicine

Posted on October 31, 2012 by MichaelWellock

No Stone Unturned: In Pursuit of Growth – is, as it’s author Michael Heseltine points out, one man’s attempt to set out a strategy for national wealth creation. Albeit that one man was asked to produce his report by the Prime Minster David Cameron no less. So in No Stone Unturned: In Pursuit of Growth how would Michael Heseltine speed up planning decisions? Remember this is someone, who, as a minister in the 1980s, famously said planners were “tying up jobs in filing cabinets”. So it seems odd that planning has to wait until page 109 of the report, and is introduced with the clunking “one area is at the top of the growth agenda – planning!” And would anyone … Continue reading

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Bury Tries Again With Core Strategy

Posted on October 26, 2012 by MichaelWellock

THIS CONSULTATION HAS NOW CLOSED. DID YOU MISS IT? WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT DOESN’T HAPPEN AGAIN? WE MONITOR ALL LOCAL PLANS. WE CAN TRACK THOSE THAT AFFECT YOU AND CAN THEN ADVISE YOU ON HOW TO RESPOND. TO FIND OUT HOW WE CAN HELP YOU CALL 01282 872570. Bury Metropolitan Council has produced a Second Draft Publication Core Strategy. This is now out for consultation until the 30th of November 2012. The previous version of the Core Strategy was submitted to the Secretary of State in January 2011, with a hearing formally opened on 12 May 2011. However, following issues  raised at the hearing the Council reluctantly reached a decision to seek a formal direction from the Secretary of State … Continue reading

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Kirkwells’ Neighbourhood Planning News October Edition Out Now!

Posted on October 25, 2012 by MichaelWellock

    The October edition of Kirkwells’ Neighbourhood Planning News is out now. Download your copy from this link Neighbourhood Planning News Issue 6 October 2012. To make sure you receive your copy subscribe. To find out more about how we can help you plan the future of your neighbourhood call 01282 872570, or click here.   ©Kirkwells Town Planners and Sustainable Development Consultants based at the Lancashire Digital Technology Centre in Burnley www.kirkwells.co.uk Research • Planning Policy • Site Search • Site Appraisal • Planning Applications •  Appeals • Sustainable Development • Urban Design • Masterplanning • Heritage Statements • Bids for Funding • Neighbourhood Planning • Community Right to Build • Community Engagement • Training

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Lancaster Draft Local Plan Consultation

Posted on October 22, 2012 by MichaelWellock

Lancaster City Council have begun consultation on three key Local Plan documents: Draft Preferred Options Development Management DPD; Land Allocations DPD; and Morecambe Area Action Plan If you need expert town planners to help you respond to any of these consultations email or call 01282 872570 The consultations close on the 14 December 2012. Copies of all three documents can be viewed here.   ©Kirkwells Town Planners and Sustainable Development Consultants based at the Lancashire Digital Technology Centre in Burnley www.kirkwells.co.uk Research • Planning Policy • Site Search • Site Appraisal • Planning Applications •  Appeals • Sustainable Development • Urban Design • Masterplanning • Heritage Statements • Bids for Funding • Neighbourhood Planning • Community Right to Build • Community … Continue reading

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Calderdale Local Plan Core Strategy

Posted on October 22, 2012 by MichaelWellock

THIS CONSULTATION HAS NOW CLOSED. DID YOU MISS IT? WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT DOESN’T HAPPEN AGAIN? WE MONITOR ALL LOCAL PLANS. WE CAN TRACK THOSE THAT AFFECT YOU AND CAN THEN ADVISE YOU ON HOW TO RESPOND. TO FIND OUT HOW WE CAN HELP YOU CALL 01282 872570. Calderdale are consulting on the Preferred Options for the Local Plan Core Strategy over the next 2 months. Land owners, business, and residents have until 14th of December 2012 to comment on the strategic planning policy for the Borough. If the Calderdale Local Plan affects you make sure your views are taken in to account get expert help from RTPI chartered town planners by calling – 01282 872570 Copies of the Calderdale Local Plan can … Continue reading

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Pendle Core Strategy Final Consultation

Posted on October 22, 2012 by MichaelWellock

THIS CONSULTATION HAS NOW CLOSED. DID YOU MISS IT? WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT DOESN’T HAPPEN AGAIN? WE MONITOR ALL LOCAL PLANS. WE CAN TRACK THOSE THAT AFFECT YOU AND CAN THEN ADVISE YOU ON HOW TO RESPOND. TO FIND OUT HOW WE CAN HELP YOU CALL 01282 872570. Pendle in Lancashire is consulting on the final version of it’s Core Strategy before examination. Land owners, business, and residents have until 3rd of December 2012 to comment on the strategic planning policy for the Borough. The Pendle Core Strategy identifies the need for a minimum of 3,375 new homes up to 2028. To be delivered as follows: 2013-2018 825 2018-2023 1,275 2023-2028 1,275 These new homes will be provided in … Continue reading

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Renegotiation of Section 106 Planning Obligations

Posted on October 14, 2012 by MichaelWellock

In a move to try and kick start stalled housing developments the Government are proposing to allow formal requests for renegotiation of section 106 agreements agreed in more buoyant market conditions. The preferred route is for section 106 agreements to be renegotiated with local authorities on a voluntary basis. But where voluntary agreement cannot be reached formal requests for renegotiation would be allowed on planning obligations agreed prior to 6th of April 2010 – one month after new regulations taking effect. Currently such a formal request can only be made when an obligation is five years old. The local authority must take a decision on such a request and there is a right to appeal. The Government’s proposed change would … Continue reading

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Rutland Site Allocations Consultation

Posted on October 10, 2012 by MichaelWellock

Rutland County Council is consulting on the Preferred Options version of its Site Allocations and Policies Development Plan Document (DPD). This document will identify specific sites to be allocated for housing and other types of development in Rutland and set out detailed planning policies for determining planning applications. Sites are identified for about 330 new houses. Release of these sites would be phased: Phase 1 (2012-2016) Oakham, Uppingham, Empingham, Ketton Phase 2 (2016-2021) Uppingham Phase 3 (2021-2026) Ketton, Greetham, Ryhall Sites are also identified for retail, employment and waste management. Do you need to respond to this consultation? Get expert help, call: 01282 872570 The consultation will last until the 22nd of November 2012. The full consultation document can be viewed here. ©Kirkwells … Continue reading

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Going Live Today and £11.5 million for Community Right to Bid

Posted on October 9, 2012 by KirkwellsAdmin

  The Government through the Community Ownership of Assets programme have allocated £11.5 million for community groups to buy important community assets – pubs, shops, and community buildings. You can find more about how the Community Right to Bid works below. The one thing we can say for certain is Community Right to Bid has significant benefits for community groups, whilst at the same time having significant impacts for affected property owners. So if you are looking to buy a community asset, or you own a property and think Community Right to Buy could affect you and you need to find out more call 01282 872570. What is it? The Community Right to Bid (CRTB) would give community organisations the … Continue reading

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South Derbyshire Local Plan – Preferred Growth Strategy

Posted on October 4, 2012 by MichaelWellock

South Derbyshire have produced a Preferred Growth Strategy as part of their Local Plan preparation. This follows a review of population and housing growth conducted with Amber Valley Council and Derby City Council. The Council are consulting on four options (see graphic). Three of which would see between 11,000 and 12,000 new homes in South Derbyshire. Do you need to respond to this consultation? Get expert help, call: 01282 872570 The consultation documents can be viewed here. The consultation closes on the 21st of December 2012. ©Kirkwells Town Planners and Sustainable Development Consultants based at the Lancashire Digital Technology Centre in Burnley www.kirkwells.co.uk Research • Planning Policy • Site Search • Site Appraisal • Planning Applications •  Appeals • Sustainable … Continue reading

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