Evidence-based approach helps win appeal

Outline planning permission has been granted for 20 dwellings on a sustainable site in Kent after an appeal.  The development will provide affordable, much-needed housing, including first homes on land south of Dunlin Walk, Iwade.  Motion supported Barratt David Wilson (BDW) Homes during a three-year involvement with the project, more recently providing advice on the
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Frimley Green - Motion transport planning

Brownfield land optimised with transport advice

A resolution to grant planning permission has been agreed for 160 new homes in Frimley Green, Surrey.  The Berkeley Homes Limited development will make a significant contribution to Surrey Heath Borough Council’s Five Year Housing Land Supply.  The scheme also gives new life to 3.4 hectares of brownfield land, making efficient use of an underutilised
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Developer contributions viewpoint article by Richard Allman

Competing on an unlevel playing field

Principal Transport Planner, Richard Allman, reviews the challenges faced when unprecedented highway contribution requests coupled with time constraints threaten a development programme.  He emphasises the importance of early engagement and a robust, evidence-based approach to negotiation.
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