New flight paths to be introduced
John Stewart reports on Performance Based Navigation (PBN) for future flights paths being planned by ‘Our Future Skies‘. PBN is well-suited to provide noise respite. Curved and high level airport approaches could be implemented to reduce flights over any one community.
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Biodiversity Net Gain applies to NSIP schemes
Since May 2026, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has applied in England to nationally significant infrastructure projects, as well as housing and smaller ...
Chief Planner’s newsletter June 2026
Joanna Averley's latest newsletter to local authorities’ planning officers covers:- Policy and Guidance Updates
- New Plan-Making System Update
- Compulsory Purchase
- National ...
The thicket of detailed standards thwarting housebuilding in London is not the answer
Ben Derbyshire asks whether it is time to rethink the section 106 system and regulatory framework for housebuilding in London in this ...
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How can we make it work better? Planning enforcement is important. Unless it’s done effectively, the integrity of the whole planning system is put at risk. But it’s one of the most frustrating issues for civic societies and local community groups. We’ll discuss this and related issues at this Open Meeting on 29th June. Please book here ( https://www.londonforum.org.uk/events/how-effective-is-planning-enforcement#booking ) Cases typically include: Large developments that grossly fail to meet planning conditions or even submitted drawings and plans; Illegal demolitions; Unauthorised residential alterations and extensions; Additional floors…
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