Latest News in Yorkshire and Humber

UK Coal scales back eco-town plans

UK Coal has dramatically cut the size of its shortlisted eco-town plan for Rossington, South Yorkshire.

York to trial tram-trains

Vehicles that can run on both tram and train tracks could be used around York following a feasibility study for York City Council.

Sheffield backs biomass power station

Sheffield Council has approved the new £60 million biomass power station which will be capable of generating enough energy to heat 40,000 homes.

Planning Appeal Casebook

Casebook: Mixed use development - Hotel scheme approved on design quality

A building accommodating a ground-floor bar and restaurant with a 90-bedroom hotel above has been approved on a corner site in Bradford after an inspector ruled that a tall structure would create a landmark feature.

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.