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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.

Heathrow economic case 'flawed'

The government's economic case for expanding Heathrow airport is flawed and should be independently reviewed, according to a new report.

Crossrail on track after Royal Assent

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.

Planning Appeal Casebook

Casebook: Retail development - Lack of demand allows nursery change

The conversion of a ground-floor unit in south east London to retail or financial and professional services has been permitted after the appellants demonstrated that there was no demand for pre-school nursery places at the premises.

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.