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🎉 APPEAL ALLOWED FOR UP TO 30 HOUSES IN BRAUNSTON-IN-RUTLAND! 🎉 We are delighted to announce that our appeal was allowed this morning granting permission for the development of up to 30 dwellings at Brooke Road, Braunston-in-Rutland. The Inspector concurred with our arguments that the locational development plan policies did not recognise the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside and were based on outdated housing requirements. He also agreed that, as there had been a reliance on unallocated countryside sites to meet the housing requirement, were housing only approved in line with the constraints set out by policies CS4, CS9 and SP6, the Council would have been (and will continue to be) unable to deliver its required housing numbers. Polices CS4, CS9 and SP6 therefore run contrary to the Framework’s objective at paragraph 60 of significantly boosting the supply of homes and are out of date. In finding no harm to the conservation area or landscape setting he allowed the appeal which also delivers: 40% Affordable Housing; 2 Self-Build/Custom Dwellings; a 10% Biodiversity Net Gain; and support for the local economy and infrastructure. #PlanningSuccess #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing #Biodiversity #SustainableDevelopment #UKHousing #HousingPolicy

📣 North Yorkshire Call for Sites North Yorkshire Council, a new unitary authority formed in April 2023 and one of the largest local authorities in the country, has now started a Call for Sites process on its new Local Plan. The Call for Sites is an important first stage in the creation of a new Local Plan for the county. Any sites submitted will be considered for allocation for development in the new Local Plan. The Council is inviting developers, landowners and the public to put forward potential development sites and is seeking land for various uses including the following development types: • Residential and housing (this can include specialist proposals such as extra care, care homes, etc) • Employment land and other commercial developments • Retail and leisure • Regeneration schemes • Renewable energy generation opportunities • Other environmental or natural based opportunities (can include opportunities for biodiversity net gain, tree planting, habitat creation, etc.) For many landowners the Call for Sites process provides a significant opportunity to influence the Local Plan and add value to their land. Rural Solutions is advising several of our existing clients on the Call for Sites process and will be submitting sites for consideration before the end of June date given by the council. We would recommend that any landowners with aspirations to deliver development or land-use change on their land, gets in contact with us to discuss the significant opportunity that the Call for Sites process can offer. More information available at the link in comments. #NorthYorkshire #LandOwners #SiteDevelopers James Ellis

🏡 Balancing Development and Preservation: A Town Planning Challenge for Surrey? Elmbridge Borough Council’s Local Plan is being re-evaluated having been urged to reconsider its goal of 8,000 new homes, as using green belt land is “justified”. As expected, the council expressed disappointment, reaffirming its commitment to protecting the green belt from "speculative" development, focussing instead on brownfield sites for future housing. The debate over housing development on green belt land highlights a complex challenge: meeting housing targets while preserving undeveloped spaces. What are your thoughts on balancing sustainable growth whilst protecting our natural spaces? #HousingCrisis #GreenBelt #SustainableDevelopment #Planning

We excited to announce planning approval for 135 new, energy efficient, affordable houses and apartments on the nine-acre former Skerton High School site on the Mainway estate in Lancaster. Along with the new homes, the scheme will see the creation of a large central community square providing local residents with a much needed place to meet, relax and socialise. The development work will also see the reclamation of two football pitches complete with changing facilities for players and officials. Extensive planting and landscaping measures across the development will bring added biodiversity to the estate. In the Council’s recent announcement, Councillor Caroline Jackson, leader of Lancaster City Council and cabinet member with responsibility for housing, said: “It's wonderful to have the planning permission through for the Skerton site. This development is a huge step forward in our regeneration efforts for Mainway and I am thrilled that these exciting proposals have been approved. It’s not just about building new homes, but about creating a vibrant community space that people can be proud of, and it will make a real difference to local families and the wider Lancaster community.” Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eeFYhu4Q #placecapitalgroup #lancastercitycouncil #newhomes #placeshaping #estaterenewal #regenration #socialhousing #affordablehomes

This year, World Town Planning Day is spotlighting the crucial role of planning and planners in delivering housing that meets the needs of our communities, and in helping to create equitable, inclusive, and sustainable solutions for all.   At Rural Solutions, we’re dedicated to working with rural landowners and developers to create housing that supports vibrant, sustainable rural communities.   Our work covers the whole of the country. It involves engaging in all stages of the planning process. Promoting land for allocation as housing sites in local plans on behalf of rural landowners. Influencing local policy to recognise the role of rural estates and their unique ability to deliver managed change in rural communities in which they already often provide quality and affordable homes. Working with developers and design teams to deliver planning applications from single country houses, to rural conversion schemes, and village extensions.   It can be hugely rewarding working on projects which you can see can contribute to the future sustainability and vitality of rural communities. Rural Solutions #WTPD #WorldTownPlanningDay2024 #SustainableDevelopment #RuralHousing #CommunityVitality

We have an update on this story in PerthNow Local Newspapers for you and GREAT NEWS for large trees in Bassendean💚🌳💚 The Bassendean Local Planning Scheme No. 11 was gazetted this week WITHOUT a proposed provision that tree removal was to be exempt from requiring development approval, unless it was on a self-nominated Significant Tree Register. Thankfully the Minister for Planning chose not to proceed with that one. This means that the Town of Bassendean can now proceed with a proposed local planning policy to protect trees on private property. We have a Canopy Crisis so we hope the Bassendean Council will progress this ASAP. We are very pleased that others Council are also progressing Tree Retention Local Planning Policies in line with the WA Local Government Association (WALGA) template. Is yours??? Let us know. Cr.Karen Wheatland Helen Sadler Basil Zempilas Emily Wilding Serena Williamson GAICD CA Peter Melrosa Ryan Brown Lynn MacLaren Dawn Jecks Filomena Piffaretti Chilla Bulbeck Georgie Carey Alison Xamon Fiona Argyle Margaret Thomas #CanopyCrisis #treeprotection #urbanforest #resilientcities #liveablecities #healthycities #climateadaptation #WATCA #localplanningpolicy #treeretention

Support South Perth's Draft Tree Retention Policy and Help Future Proof Our Suburbs - COMMENT PERIOD CLOSES 4PM THURSDAY The South Perth heating mapping below was done late December 2020 on a day when the temp was between 32 and 34 degrees. The bluest areas are 30.3 degrees and the reddest are 57.4 degrees! The correlation between temperature and trees, or lack of them, is undeniable. And after the summer we've just had, we know it’s only getting hotter while the number of precious large trees in our suburbs that cool our homes is getting lower. If we want liveable, sustainable neighbourhoods for future generations we need to urgently regulate the removal of our large healthy trees so they are only lost if there is a good reason. South Perth's draft Policy is based on the WA Local Government Association (WALGA) Tree Retention Local Planning Policy Template, it is well considered and it is the only option currently available in WA to stop needless loss of our large urban trees given the State Government's refusal to act. Its not anti-development, its just ensuring alternatives are considered and a large tree is not removed if there's not a valid reason. Fill in South Perth's feedback form and help show the South Perth Council, other WA Council's and the State Government that their communities want this. You don't have to be a South Perth resident, this is an issue for everyone who lives in an urban area in WA, and it only takes a couple of minutes. Just go to: https://lnkd.in/gDkNcttY #urbanheatisland #treeprotection #localplanningpolicy #urbantrees #WALGA #WATCA #liveableneighbourhoods #sustainableneighbourhoods #urbanforest #giveatossabouttrees

Perth has the lowest tree canopy coverage of any Australian capital cities, and we continue to lose mature trees as infill development increases. In the greater metropolitan area, more trees are being removed than are being planted. Aside from development, the impact of the polyphagous shot-hole borer infestation is also contributing to the loss of urban canopy across local government areas. We advocate for greater protection of significant trees and canopy on private and public land. This does not mean trees cannot be removed, but where trees need to be removed, there should be requirements for suitable offsets to ensure the protection of our tree canopy. A decisive response is needed now to ensure protection of significant tree canopy across the State. #protectourtrees Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/gSD5cYMq David McMullen Alison Xamon Basil Zempilas Greg Milner Karen Vernon WA Local Government Association (WALGA)

🏡 Exciting News for Saundersfoot! Persimmon West Wales has purchased land at Sandy Hill in #Saundersfoot, paving the way for 72 new high-quality homes in this beautiful #Pembrokeshire town. With planning permission secured in July, we're preparing to break ground and bring these much-needed homes to market by summer. This development offers a mix of one to four-bedroom homes, including detached, semi-detached, terraced houses, and apartments. Designed to meet local housing needs, 35% of the homes (25 in total) will be transferred to a local housing provider for rent and shared ownership, helping address Pembrokeshire’s housing list. Our vision goes beyond homes. The scheme includes: ✅ A community play area at its heart. ✅ Upgrades to highways and active travel routes. ✅ A dedicated active travel link to Sandy Hill Road. ✅ Sustainable drainage, rain gardens, and bio-retention areas. ✅ Green technologies like solar panels and EV charging points. ✅ Measures to preserve wildlife habitats, trees, and hedgerows. This project embodies our commitment to building quality homes while enhancing the local community and environment. #PersimmonHomes 

RURAL SUBDIVISION FAQs Our planning team get a lot of queries about rural subdivision and lifestyle properties. Finding out your (Auckland) rural land holds hidden potential is a big win-win for land owners and the environment alike. 🌲🌳🏡 Our new blog gives you the answers to questions like: - What is a Transferable Rural Subdivision (TRS)? - What options does MY land offer ME? - How will it impact the existing community? - What are the rural zones under the Auckland Unitary Plan? - How do I get started? https://lnkd.in/ga-Bn5MF #rurallife #kumeu #aucklandrealestate #subdivision #lifestyleproperty #aucklandunitaryplan #coatesville #riverhead