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In Issue 140 April 2012
High court sets mineral precedents
Energy benefits from gasification
Framework sends a positive message to minerals sector
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Replacement dwelling volume leads to rejection
18th May, 2012, dcservices.co.ukAn inspector ruled that an increase in the volume of a replacement house in the North Wessex Downs AONB was indicative of the unacceptable scale of the scheme.
Ancient monument setting undermined by hillside scheme
18th May, 2012, dcservices.co.ukThe erection of four dwellings on a hillside within a Shropshire conservation area and close to a castle, designated as a scheduled ancient monument, was held to be insensitive and inappropriate to the character of the area.
Sunday opening hours varied given passage of time
18th May, 2012, dcservices.co.ukA condition preventing a fish and chip shop in Nottinghamshire from opening on Sundays was varied with an inspector concluding that attitudes to opening on such days had changed enormously since the original permission was granted in 1984.
In Issue 92 April 2012
Where are we now and what's ahead?
Finding the infrastructure funds
Lincolnshire plans ahead for waste
Wave of proclamations aim to simplify planning rules
- Housing opportunity site released above indicative capacity threshold
- Grass infill parking maintains green belt openness
- Café not subject to sequential assessment
- Private members' club allegation imprecise
- Clear glass must be retained at beauty salon
- Personal office and storage use restriction removed
- Enforcement action flawed against permitted industrial uses
- Plot subdivision sufficient for bungalow
- Conservation area demolition allowed
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