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Transport Scotland have published a new Transport Noise Action Plan for 2025 – 2028.
On November 26th, the same day as the budget, a new National Licensing Policy Framework (NLPF) was published, alongside Revised guidance under section 182 of the Licensing Act.
The government are inviting views and evidence on proposals for a review of the licensing system which focuses on pubs, restaurants, clubs, music and entertainment venues licensed under the Licensing
n responding to the UK Government consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning, the IOA Renewable Energy Advisory Group have provide comment on proposals to remove statutory pre-application...
The Scottish Government are consulting on potential amendments to permitted development rights intended to simplify planning processes and encourage new home provision in cities and rural areas.
Planning permission to convert office in Brighton to flats have been refused on appeal by the Planning IOnspector as they are next to a music venue. Brighton and Hove City Council refused....
A draft revised National Policy Statement for Ports (NPSP) has been published for consultation, as part of the Government's ongoing reform of infrastructure planning.
In responding to the govenment consultation on revisions to national policy statements for energy infrastructure, the IOA consider "the proposed changes to the NPSs look to promote good practice....
The government have issued a consultation on draft updates to National Planning Policy statements covering energy - EN-1: Overarching National Policy Statement for energy...
Following consultation covering the current permitted development rules around air source heat pumps earlier this year, Government have announced the relaxation of permitted development rules in...
The IOA have responded to the consultation on the revising the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) for England, and wider planning policy. Our response states that the main noise management...
An updated draft of the National Planning Policy Statement for England, which is intended to accelerate the development of housing and roll out of renewable energy has been launched for consultation.