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Have We Got Planning News For You

Have We Got Planning News for You is a light-hearted review of the last two weeks developments by five barristers from across the Planning Bar: Paul Tucker KC, Mary Cook, Sasha White KC, Charles Banner KC and Christopher Young KC. We invite a special guest from the most influential ranks of the Planning World, and we host a special topic each week from Garden Cities to Planning Reform. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the panellists.

  1. 11 HR AGO

    The Future of Placemaking: Pooja Agrawal, Chief Executive Officer at Public Practice (S14 E5)

    Our Special Guest this week is Pooja Agrawal is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Public Practice. Public Practice is a not-for-profit organisation that builds the skills and capability of the public sector to improve the quality, equality and sustainability of places. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of the High Court dated 13th November 2024 in White v Plymouth City Council [2024] EWHC 2854 (Admin), dismissing an application for contempt of court -made after a delay of 8 months - for allegedly interfering with the administration of justice relating to a decision to implement a redevelopment scheme comprising the felling of trees on Armada Way in March 2023. Decision of an inspector dated 11th November 2024 allowing an appeal a by Gladman Developments Ltd against the decision of the Central Bedfordshire Council to refuse an outline application for the erection of up to 170 dwellings including affordable housing with POS, landscaping, SUDs and access on an unallocated undeveloped site immediately adjoining the settlement of Langford. Issues around HLS, loss of BMV, heritage impacts and landscape impacts. Decision of an inspector dated 7th November 2024 allowing an appeal by M Scott Properties Ltd against the decision of the St Albans City & District Council to refuse an outline application for up to 95 dwellings on green belt land between Caravan Site and Watling Street, Park Street, St Albans, in the context of a 1.7 yr HLS on a site proposed to be allocated in the approved ELP, at the Reg 19 stage, VSC found. Visit our Website: hwgpnfy.com #HWGPNFY

    1h 1m

  2. 8 NOV

    Biodiversity Net Gain: Rachel Danemann, Planning Manager for the Midlands & South West, Home Builders Federation (S14 E4)

    Our Special Guest this week is Rachel Danemann MRTPI CIHCM AssocRICS, Planning Manager (Midlands & South West) Home Builders Federation. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of the Court of Appeal dated 16th October 2024 in R (oao Save Stonehenge World) v Secretary of State for Transport [2024] EWHC 1227 (Admin), dismissing the appeal on grounds 1 to 5, allowing the appeal against refusal of permission on ground 6 but dismissing the claim itself. Decision of an inspector dated 30th October 2024 allowing Appeal A and dismissing Appeal B by Finebeam Ltd against the decisions of the Council of the London Borough of Newham to refuse applications for the demolition of 3 storey buildings & planning permission for 74 and 72 dwellings at Abbey House, Bakers Row, Stratford giving rise to issues on design, daylight & sunlight, heritage impacts on Abbey Gardens, a SAM, AH & HLS. Decision of an inspector dated 30th October 2024 dismissing an appeal by Gladman Developments Ltd Associated against the decision of the Cherwell District Council to refuse an outline application for up to 60 dwellings on land at Tadmarton Road, Bloxham, an unallocated site in the countryside– in large part a former quarry-in the context of issues on flood risk, noise, odour and water infrastructure. Charlie Banner KC review proposes roadmap to speed up delivery of national infrastructure: ⁠https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-into-legal-challenges-against-nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects/independent-review-into-legal-challenges-against-nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects⁠ Visit our Website: hwgpnfy.com #HWGPNFY

    59 min

  3. 17 OCT

    The Promoters Policy Premier: Phill Bamford, Policy Director at the Land, Planning & Development Federation (S14 E3)

    Our Special Guest this week is Phill Bamford, Policy Director at the Land, Planning & Development Federation. Also featuring, standing in for Charlie Banner this week, is Thea Osmund-Smith from No.5 Chambers. Latest News Updates on planning related matters. A decision of the High Court dated 3rd October 2024 in Farnham Town Council   v Secretary of State for LUH&C, Wates Developments Ltd et al. [2024] EWHC 2458 (Admin), on a S288 statutory challenge to the grant of planning permission allowed on appeal where service of proceedings was late. Did the court have power to extend time and if so, should it? A decision of an inspector dated 30th September 2024 allowing an appeal by Terra Strategic against the decision of Wiltshire Council to refuse an application for outline planning permission for up to 53 dwellings on land to the west of Semington road, Melksham. A decision of the Secretary of State for Transport dated 4th October 2024 granting Associated British Ports application for a development consent order for the Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal under the Planning Act 2008 comprising three berths and associated landside works, storage areas, terminal buildings and a road bridge on the Humber Estuary/river within the administrative area of North Lincolnshire Council in accordance with the examining inspectors’ recommendation. Visit our Website: ⁠hwgpnfy.com⁠ #HWGPNFY

    1h 1m

  4. 3 OCT

    The Planning Officers Advocate: Mike Kiely, Chair of the Board at the Planning Officers Society (S14 E2)

    Our Special Guest this week is Mike Kiely, Chair of the Board at the Planning Officers Society. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Building Safety & Homelessness dated 25th September 2024 allowing an appeal by a consortium led by Barratt David Wilson Homes, granting outline planning permission, in accordance with the inspector’s recommendations, for up to 1000 dwellings, secondary & primary schools, community facility & retail uses, open space & landscaped areas with associated engineering works on land between Huntingdon Toad & Hilston Road Cambridge, known Darwin Green Phases Two and Three. Decision of an inspector dated 24th September 2024 allowing an appeal by Infinis Solar Developments Ltd against the decision of Central Bedfordshire Council to refuse an application for the installation of a solar PV park land at Brogborough Landfill Site, Woburn Road, Lidlington. Decision of an inspector dated 18th September 2024 dismissing an appeal by Gladman Developments Ltd against the refusal by Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council to grant outline planning permission for 500 homes on highways grounds & awarding partial costs to the Appellant & refusing the Council’s application for a full award of costs. Visit our Website: hwgpnfy.com #HWGPNFY

    1h 3m

  5. 19 SEPT

    Strategic Planning with Catriona Riddell, Director of Catriona Riddell & Associates (S14 E1)

    Our returning Special Guest this week is Catriona Riddell FRPTI, Director of Catriona Riddell & Associates Ltd. Decision of the High Court dated 13th September 2024 in Friends of the Earth and South Lakeland Action on Climate Change v Secretary of State et al [2024] EWHC 2349 (Admin), a successful challenge to the grant of permission for an underground coal mine at Whitehaven, Cumbria applying the recent Supreme Court case, Finch about the necessary scope of an environmental impact assessment in respect of downstream greenhouse gas and scope 3 emissions. Decision of the Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero dated 12th September 2024 granting National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC’s application for a DCO for the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement Project under section 114 of the Planning Act 2008, largely in accordance with the examining inspector’s recommendation. Decision of an inspector dated 11th September 2024 dismissing an appeal by Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd against the failure of Buckingham Council to determine an application for a hybrid planning permission for phased development on land at Gomm Valley, Gomm Road, High Wycombe, comprising a detailed element for vehicular access, open space, ecological enhancements & 79 homes, and outline element for up to 461 units, a IFE primary school & early years, and employment land including access, open space and ecological enhancements. Visit our Website: havewegotplanningnewsforyou.com #HWGPNFY

    1 hr

  6. 31 JUL

    Discussing the Proposed Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework: July 2024 Update (S13 E6)

    In this impromptu special summer episode, we're discussing proposed changes to the NPPF as announced by the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Angela Rayner on the 30th of July 2024. The proposal is open for consultation for 8 weeks and more information on how to respond can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system Episode resources can be found on our website here: https://havewegotplanningnewsforyou.com/discussing-the-proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-july-2024-update-s13-e6/ #HWGPNFY

    58 min

  7. 28 JUN

    Planning & Resilient Systems with Professor Samer Bagaeen (S13 E5)

    Our Special Guest this week is Professor Samer Bagaeen BSc MSc MBA PhD MRTPI FRICS, Professor of Planning & Resilient Systems at the University of Kent. Decision of the Supreme Court dated 20 June 2024 in R (Finch) v Surrey County Council [2024] UKSC 20, about the necessary scope of an environmental impact assessment in respect of downstream greenhouse gas and scope 3 emissions. Decision of the Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government & Planning dated 14 June 2024 granting planning permission for a proposed windfarm development by Pennant Walters Ltd judged to be of national significance in accordance with S62D of the TCPA 1990. Issues around harm to historic landscape, impacts on ecology and whether any harm would be outweighed by benefits to CC and energy security. Decision of an inspector dated 11th June 2024 allowing an appeal by North Lambeth Holding BV against the refusal of the London Borough of Lambeth to grant planning permission for a 15-storey building – a tall building-on a largely empty gap site, at 79-87 Westminster Bridge Road, not identified within any development plan as a site suitable for tall buildings. Visit our Website: havewegotplanningnewsforyou.com

    1h 1m

  8. 14 JUN

    Our 100th Episode with Rob Rinder (S13 E4)

    Our returning Special Guest this week for our 100th episode is Rob Rinder MBE, barrister, host of the ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Judge Rinder. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of an inspector dated 24th May 2024 dismissing an appeal by The Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit & Vivid Housing Ltd against the decision of Guildford Borough Council to refuse planning permission for the development of 124 homes on a site largely allocated for residential development via policy A15; main issue-effect on heritage assets with reference to design and landscape context. Decision of an inspector dated 24th May 2024 allowing an appeal made by Cala Homes (Cotswolds) Ltd against the failure of Warwick DC to determine an application for outline permission for up to 83 homes including AH, access, internal roads & footpaths, POS & landscaping, drainage on land at Warwickshire Police HQ, Woodcote lane, Leek Wootton on land forming part of a wider housing allocation. Main issues around effect of proposal on CA & NDHA, highway safety & compliance with development plan policy. Decision of an inspector dated 24th May 2024 allowing an appeal by Taylor Wimpey UK Homes Ltd against the failure of Guildford BC to determine a full application for highway works and an outline application for phased development of up to 1,730 C3 homes, 8 G&T pitches, 100 c2 homes, a local centre, employment, primary & secondary schools & green infrastructure, on an allocated site at the former Wisley Airfield. Multiple costs applications.

    1h 7m
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Have We Got Planning News for You is a light-hearted review of the last two weeks developments by five barristers from across the Planning Bar: Paul Tucker KC, Mary Cook, Sasha White KC, Charles Banner KC and Christopher Young KC. We invite a special guest from the most influential ranks of the Planning World, and we host a special topic each week from Garden Cities to Planning Reform. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the panellists.

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