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* The government announcing a series of “emergency” measures designed to increase the uptake of affordable homes secured via section 106 legal agreements;

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In this Deep Dive edition, we’ll be taking a look ahead at the government’s planning policy and legislation programme over the next six months – what are the key announcements and measures that we can expect?

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Great updates but pls drop the gimmick!

    Love this informative podcast for planning updates, but the gimmicky chat and sound effects around ‘entering room 106’ makes me cringe every time - it’s not dynamic, doesn’t add anything!

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    PKL1989PKL
    United Kingdom3 months ago
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    Thanks to this podcast I finally have a context in which planning decisions in my area are made, for better or worse. I am not a planning person. I have an amateur, concerned-member-of-the-public interest in the subject. Whenever I listen to this podcast I learn something that I can apply in my everyday experience of my local area. Thank you! Also, the presenters have learned, pretty well, how to broadcast, having presumably come from a writing background. Very little umming and awwing . Well ... more

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    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Amazing!! A must listen to podcast

    Obviously you need to have an interest in planning, but , boy oh boy, if you DO have an interest in planning this is absolutely fantastic. Thanks to the people who are taking the time to put this together, it’s clear from the get go there’s years of planning experience behind this podcast

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Ep161: Why Rayner has blocked a council’s bid to allocate a site for 1,250 homes in its emerging local plan
Q: What happened next with the councillor who lost the party whip?
Ruth Milson confessed to making anonymous posts defending the local plan, which led to her losing the Labour party whip for three months.
Ep161: Why Rayner has blocked a council’s bid to allocate a site for 1,250 homes in its emerging local plan
Q: Can you firstly give us some background about the proposed allocation?
The Tipnor West and Horsie Island East allocation would feature a 58,000 square meter quayside employment hub offering 1900 jobs and up to 1,250 homes.
Ep154: How a lack of sewage treatment capacity is blocking applications for new homes across England
Q: Do developers accept the need for these Grampian conditions in some places?
No, developers view these conditions as an unfair imposition and a way to make them cover the infrastructure failures of water companies.
Ep154: How a lack of sewage treatment capacity is blocking applications for new homes across England
Q: What would happen if development was allowed to go ahead in a place with insufficient water treatment capacity?
If more homes are built without sufficient capacity, untreated sewage can be discharged into rivers during heavy rainfall, leading to water pollution.
Ep154: How a lack of sewage treatment capacity is blocking applications for new homes across England
Q: How many applications are affected?
In Wealdon, around 2000 homes in their planning pipeline are held up with Grampian conditions, and overall there are about 300,000 homes needed by 2030, but only capacity for 175,000 homes exists in their infrastructure.

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Focused on recent developments in the planning sector, this podcast serves as an essential resource for planning professionals looking to stay informed about significant legislative changes, budgeting updates, and practical implications of new policies. The discussions often revolve around critical topics such as local government reorganizations, digital planning initiatives, and environmental considerations in urban development. The expert hosts, who come from a background in planning journalism, bring in-depth analysis and insights, making complex subjects accessible to a broad audience invested in planning and infrastructure issues.

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