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Taylor report calls for shake-up of rural planning

A fundamental shake up of planning and affordable housing policy is vital to revive rural communities, a major report says today.

Eco-town PPS 'unlawful'

The government's approach to delivering eco-towns is open to serious legal challenge, according to advice by two top lawyers.

Taylor report: government reaction

The government has broadly welcomed Matthew Taylor MP's report into rural economies and affordable housing but says there are certain recommendations on which it 'is yet to be convinced'.

Crossrail on track after Royal Assent

Work on Crossrail, the largest addition to the transport network in London and the South East for more than 50 years, is to get underway after the Crossrail Bill received Royal Assent last night.

Nuclear site guidelines published

The government's planned new generation of nuclear power stations could be built on environmentally protected areas, under proposals announced today.

Reducing the risk

Detailed analysis of England's finest heritage assets and the threats they face aims to galvanise the nation into action to secure the best of the past for the future, reports Huw Morris.

Shop test low on impact

Critics complain that uncertainty over a competition test leaves them lacking essential detail on the full implications of the government's revised retail planning policy, explains Vicki Shiel.

Bell on ... top talents for transport

Ten years ago and two hours into my new job with the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) I was giving evidence before the Commons transport select committee, of which Gwyneth Dunwoody was the co-chair.

Legal report

Model conditions flag up planning remediation role