New permitted development rights – the transport perspective

The government has been busy implementing new legislation which is expected to have a significant impact on the planning sector.  Whilst much attention is being paid to the White Paper on planning reform, other new law has somewhat been overshadowed, which enables developers to avoid the need for full planning consent for the extension of
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Reimagining the High Street

Before Covid-19 changed the world we live in, the ‘High Street’, or more importantly ‘the future of the High Street’ was already a major issue debated in society, property development and across the professions. Motion Regional Director John Russell sets out his key themes for rethinking the town centre by putting people at its heart,
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Socially distanced cycling and walking schemes require rapid and major shift

A £2 billion package to facilitate socially distanced walking and cycling has been heralded as the largest ever boost for cyclists and pedestrians in the UK.  The plans will help encourage more people to choose alternatives to public transport, making travel healthier and ensuring transport networks and infrastructure are able to manage the increase in
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