Designs of the times?

Article Abstract:

The decision by the DoE to invest in urban design schemes is one of a number of recent indications that greater emphasis is now being placed on the importance of urban design. It now appears that urban design is beginning to make its presence felt in mainstream planning, and is being seen as a catalyst for regeneration. In the context of planning history, urban design may well go out of fashion again at some point, but there is also a possibility that it could become a permanent feature of planning.

Analysis, City planning

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What's on the planning agenda for 1997?

Article Abstract:

The general election which will take place in the UK in 1997 will have a significant impact on planning polices, especially as both the Conservative and Labour parties have now identified planning as a key issue. The location of housing will be the main topic under discussion in the second half of 1997 if the Conservative party wins the election, while a Labour victory would bring considerable uncertainty. There is also likely to be considerable controversy in the area of heritage.

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development, Urban Planning & Develop-State, Rural Planning & Develop-State, Political aspects, Rural development, Urban policy, Rural land use, 1997 AD

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Examining the stock of the 'one-stop shop': it has its supporters, but some see the setting up of dedicated project teams, which the AMA advocates, as jeopardising the neutrality of planning authorities

Article Abstract:

Developers often have to negotiate many hurdles when dealing with council planning departments in attempts to obtain a planning consent. A new one-stop-shop initiative has been launched with the aim of reducing the red tape linked with gaining planning consents. This has been further expanded with the introduction of a development team approach where there is a single point of initial advice for approvals.

Planning, Housing developers

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