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GPDO amended to allow building reuse and larger home extensions

GPDO amended to allow building reuse and larger home extensions

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 has been amended in England with the aim to bring empty and underused buildings back into use; make it easier to bring forward suitable buildings for state-funded schools; allo...

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Renewable energy plant permitted despite air quality concerns

17th May, 2013, Waste Planning

The secretary of state granted planning permission for a renewable energy plant adjacent to the Manchester ship canal, agreeing with his inspector's recommendation.

 
 
Airport parking strategy undermined by unauthorised facility

Airport parking strategy undermined by unauthorised facility

17th May, 2013, dcservices.co.uk

An enforcement notice requiring the owner of a car park serving Bristol airport to cease operating was supported by an inspector who decided that it would undermine plans to increase the number of passengers using public transport.

 
 
Arcade character impact harm from conversion rejected

Arcade character impact harm from conversion rejected

17th May, 2013, dcservices.co.uk

The rearrangement of a shopping arcade in a Hampshire town was secured after an inspector concluded that it would not undermine the vitality and viability of the centre.

 
 
Turbine harm to national park landscape ruled inescapable

Turbine harm to national park landscape ruled inescapable

17th May, 2013, dcservices.co.uk

A wind turbine at a farm in the Peak District national park was turned down due to landscape harm.

 
 
 

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