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PPS5 - Planning for the Historic Environment
01 April 2010
Planning Policy Statement 5: Planning for the Historic Environment (PPS5) was published on 23rd March 2010, it replaces PPG15 (Planning and the Historic Environment) and) and PPG16 (Archaeology and Pl...Full Story
Implications of PPS4 Planning for a Prosperous Economy
04 August 2009
The debate over whether to remove the ‘need’ test for retail development continues, as a Committee of MPs expresses concern that its removal will undermine town centres. The replacement o...Full Story
Combining both PPG15 on Historic Environment and PPG16 on Archaeology
02 August 2009
A new Consultation PPS15 Planning for the Historic Environment was published for consultation on 24 July 2009. It seeks to provide streamlined guidance on all ‘heritage’ matters, combining...Full Story
Planning permission granted for retail expansion
01 August 2009
King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council have granted planning permission for a 1,373 sq m (14,780 sq ft) extension to the Tesco store in St. Faith’s ...Full Story