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Developers beware: river flows predicted to double
Big changes are on the way for developers following publication of new guidance predicting river flows will double and sea levels will rise by over a metre, writes BWB Consulting service director Iqbal Rassool. -
UK airports: regions held back by south east delays
Government's prevarication over airport capacity in the south east is hampering regional airport connectivity, according to MPs. -
'England's Economic Heartland' latest to push for transport powers
An alliance of eight English local authorities with a combined economy equal to Wales is applying for statutory transport status in the latest twist in the devolution agenda -
Striking a deal with conservationists
Habitat Regulations can present one of the biggest challenges for an infrastructure planning application. Sheridan Treger and Paul Grace of law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner explain the lessons to be learned for promoters of major schemes. -
Learning from flood events
As Liz Truss orders a National Flood Resilience Review, better connectivity between spatial planning, infrastructure and long term economic plans would help, says Steven Trewhella. -
Forth Road Bridge closures highlight ageing UK infrastructure issues
Structural faults on the Forth Road Bridge will result in closures until early 2016 and are going to have a huge impact on the surrounding area, both socially and economically. Graham Hill says there are lessons here for all British cities. -
HS2: Breathing new life into Yorkshire
News this week that the proposed HS2 station for Leeds will be integrated within the city’s existing railway station, will be welcomed with open arms by many who live and work in Yorkshire. -
China showing the way in urban planning says RTPI
China’s success in using planning to grow and develop the economy should send a strong signal to UK politicians and the public, the Royal Town Planning Institute says. -
Housing Bill not clear on combining new homes and significant infrastructure
Developers face uncertainty over the option of building permanent housing in Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, says Alex Bullock -
Lessons from Europe: how planning can stimulate housing development
New studies show how France, Germany and the Netherlands have successfully tackled housing and regeneration by using planning skills and tools in a way that is markedly different from the UK, says RTPI.
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