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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 218 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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In this Deep Dive edition, we’ll be examining:
* Why many practitioners are up in arms about the new 250-word limit for written appeal forms.
* How a £37k compensation award for a female planning officer reminds the sector to be vigilant about un... more
In this episode, we’ll be discussing:
* The key planning takeaways from the first big speech by the likely Prime Minister-elect Andy Burnham;
* The planning minister making a last-minute intervention in the examination of the City of London Corpo... more
In this Deep Dive edition, we’ll be casting a spotlight on:
* The dramatic rise in the number of councils under no overall political control – what does this mean for planning in those areas and how do you keep it moving?
* Why a judge blocking a... more
The latest edition of our monthly series examining the key recent appeal and court decisions, in which we speak to technical editor David Dewar, who compiles Planning’s long-running Casebook section.
This month, we’ll be discussing:
* An example ... more
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A concise briefing show focused on planning policy, local authority decision-making, and housing delivery in the UK. Across recent episodes, the emphasis is on how national reforms, local plans, and planning governance shapes outcomes for councils, developers, and communities. The program often pairs policy explanations with practical takeaways for practitioners, including training, timelines, and case studies from councils and major planning decisions. A notable feature is the recurring blend of reporter-led analysis with expert guests from Planning Magazine and allied media, plus regular coverage of ministerial and MHCLG commentary and industry reaction. The format tends to balance hard policy detail with on-the-ground reporting, making i... more
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2. Natasha Norris
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