All articles by Steve Wilson, CgMs
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Markets
Planning: preparation is rife as Scotland exercises new powers
It is now well over a year since the establishment of the Scottish parliament and the transfer of powers to the Scottish Executive. The preparation of development plans continues with the Glasgow and Clyde Valley plan produced in finalised form earlier this year. The plan covers the period up to ...
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Planning: Houses, cinemas and structures
it is likely that Oxfordshire will feel the consequences of John Prescott s announcement about new house building in the south-east. The county will be under pressure to identify additional land to accommodate the extra houses, but at the same time must safeguard the quality of its urban areas, particularly ...
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Markets
Planning: local authority reorganisation leads to joint approach
During 1999, Berkshire saw important changes in development proposals and forward planning. At the strategic level, local government reorganisation has resulted in a joint approach to structure plan preparation. A Joint Structure Plan Unit, advised by planning consultancy Babtie, now oversees the structure plan. Following the publication of a consultation ...
