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Kings Cross Central gets final go-ahead

The final piece of Argent's Kings Cross Central scheme in north London has finally got planning permission after a public inquiry.

Caroline Flint

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'.

Injunction granted to block 'rebel raft regatta'

Energy company E.On has been granted an extended injunction to keep environmental campaigners away from a power station during a planned 'mass action' protest.

Planning Appeal Casebook

Casebook: Housing new build - Flats judged to boost station environs

An inspector has allowed a proposal for 72 apartments at a site in Oxfordshire after finding that it would deliver high-quality housing.

In Depth

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

The adventurer returns

Globetrotting planning troubleshooter Paul Nichols is back home and relishing taking the helm at a regional arm of one of the UK's most high-profile consultancy operations, Ben Lee reports.