Fees set for the high jump

Article Abstract:

The UK government is planning to raise the application fees so that the cost of running development control will be more realistically covered and more resources can be made available to planning authorities. The Association of Consultant Architects (ACA) too wants the fees to be increased but subject to the imposition of sanctions for failed performance.

Commodity & service prices, Prices and rates, Company pricing policy

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Double trouble

Article Abstract:

The Association of Consultant Architects points out that policy statements create unnecessary overlap rather than streamlining the planning process. The key to improving the planning system can be achieved by injecting more money and better quality staff into the process or by simplifying procedures by cutting out duplications.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules

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An inspector's call

Article Abstract:

High-density, design-specific housing schemes are increasingly gaining approval. PCKO's scheme for 14 one- and two-bedroom flats is a good example. The architectural firm won an appeal after neighbors objected to the size of the flats.

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