Lord help us

Article Abstract:

The UK planning system is in a state of chaos, according to many people who have been giving evidence to the Committee on Standards in Public Life, commonly known as the Nolan Committee. In many cases, developers are prepared to enter secret deals, and this means that many planning decisions are being made for the wrong reasons. Developers respond that they have little choice but to agree to possibly unreasonable demands for planning gains, as they cannot afford lengthy delays while appeals decisions are made.

Investigations, City planning, Urban planning, Rural development

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This levy was dry

Article Abstract:

The UK government is currently resisting calls for the imposition of a levy on development which takes place on greenfield sites. It has believed for some time that environmental taxes are better than introducing more regulation, but has so far had very little success in this area. In theory, a greenfield levy is a viable economic instrument, but this may well not be the case in practice. However, the government may eventually be forced to give way to demands for a greenfield levy.

Taxation, Column, Environmental policy, Housing development

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Powers to the planners

Article Abstract:

UK planning officers are to be given extra powers to decide housing density on building developments under government proposals during 1999. The developer will still be allowed to decide garden size, garage designs and room sizes as these are termed functional requirements. It will be up to planning officers to ensure housing mix is sufficient to meet the needs of particular areas, while obtaining the most out of land value in terms of housing stock.

Interpretation and construction, Housing, Housing policy, City planning and redevelopment law

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