Richard Garlick, Editor of Planning Resource (S8 E1)

Have We Got Planning News For You

Our Special Guest this week is Richard Garlick, Editor of Planning Resource Magazine.

Decisions of the Week:

• Decision of the Secretary of State dated 26th August 2022 on a recovered appeal granting planning permission for the use of a site in West Norwood as a metal recycling and management facility in the London Borough of Lambeth.
• Decision of an inspector dated 2 September 2022 dismissing an appeal of Cooper Estates Strategic Land Ltd against the refusal by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council for the development of a C2 care community for 108 units of accommodation on a greenfield site in the Green Belt. VSC not found.
• Decision of an inspector dated 31st August 2022 allowing an against the refusal of Central Bedfordshire Council for a C2 Care village of up to 181 dwellings on a greenfield site, raising issues about impact of the landscape and 5 yr housing land supply.
• Decision of an inspector dated 25th August 2022 allowing appeal against the refusal by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council of an application by HG Group on a brownfield site for its redevelopment for 289 C3 units and community hub (Use Class E/F) landscaping, access & car parking. Issues raised around design, character & appearance, impacts on designated heritage assets, mix & sustainability.

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