Planning
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Legislate for Local Plans so as to stop unsustainable development say MPs
Legislation to force councils to put in place local plans, an end to conversion of shops and business premises into homes without planning permission and a review by authorities of their green belts are being called for by MPs. -
NIP: setting UK industry up to deliver at home and around the world
The National Infrastructure Plan is welcome but next the focus should be on new finance and delivery models to help UK compete globally, says AECOM’s John Hicks. -
Skills need to be a major focus for next National Infrastructure Plan
Terry Morgan, Steve Fox, Robbie Owen and Darryl Murphy give their views as chairs of the NIP Strategic Engagement Forum. -
Autumn Statement leaves industry wanting more
Concerns about election hiatus means business lacks confidence in delivery of welcome investment industry says in response to Chancellor George Osborne's statement. -
More infrastructure in construction than planning stage latest NIP reveals
According to the National Infrastructure Plan 2014 60% of projects and programmes in the pipeline are now in construction or part of an active programme compared with 45% in 2013. -
NIP14: Flooding investment plans highlight decline in maintenance spending
NIP14: Capital project spending focus is to the detriment of annual maintenance work warns CIWEM -
Europe shows how high speed rail can change regional economies, says new study
High speed rail can provide a step change in regional infrastructure according to a new report by the Independent Transport Commission. -
Top industry figures join Mayor to steer London’s future infrastructure
Inaugural meeting today will focus on barriers to delivery of new infrastructure. -
A Heathrow Hub should be on a high speed rail link between HS2 and HS1
More co-ordinated thinking is needed to improve overall benefits to the nation, says Alistair Lenczner. -
Higgins' HS2 report fires starter gun for HS3 and northern transport revolution
Prime Minister and Chancellor “green light” east west HS3 link and back Higgins' Transport for the North group proposal.