Michael Gove is expected to pause the government’s planning changes and review them before deciding how to proceed, sources say. Proposals widely seen as tipping the balance of power away from local objectors and towards developers have caused uproar among grassroots Conservatives, though advocates say they are vital for boosting housebuilding. Instead of individual planning applications being decided through a democratic process, councils would be asked to draw up multi-year plans that divides land into zones for development and protection. Outline approval would be automatic in growth zones and there would be a statutory presumption in favour of development in renewal zones. Read more on the Guardian website.
Prince William to end feudal restrictions on his Duchy of Cornwall estate
-
The royal has bowed to pressure over residents’ right to buy freeholds on
parts of his hereditary land
Prince William has agreed to end the last feudal r...
3 hours ago
No comments:
Post a Comment