Paul Woods, CgMs

  • Insight

    Planning: Storms over the south-east

    17 November 2000

    Differences between Surrey's planning strategy and the government's RPG could lead to problems.

  • Markets

    Planning: the region is beginning to recognise the importance of new technology

    24 March 2000

    Therefore, part of the regional strategy is to create large sites – a minimum size of 50ha (123.5 acres) – for new industrial and commercial investment.

  • Markets

    Planning

    26 March 1999

    Birmingham’s approach to retail development remains unchanged from the original UDP. Although no attempt was made to predict future floorspace requirements, the city council’s policy is to encourage improvements to the range and quality of shopping provisions. While retail development or renewal in the core shopping area is encouraged, new ...

  • Markets

    Planning

    8 January 1999

    Regional planning guidance for the north-west recognises that the region has not performed well in attracting inward investment in the past 15 years, particularly from investors without prior experience of the area.