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Planning in 2023

03/01/2023

2023 will see the UK taking some major steps forward with planning policy reform. The UK government has announced measures to place local communities at the heart of the planning system as part of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. The measures aim to build the right homes in the right places with the right infrastructure, ensuring the environment is protected and giving local people a greater say on where new development should be placed.

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Railway Infrastructure Upgrade In Swindon

03/11/2022

Swindon could see an additional railway station built in the Town. The new station has been hinted at by Gary Sumner, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning, speaking to members of the council’s Scrutiny Committee, Mr Sumner explained that the authority is partnering with England’s Economic Heartland to carry out a route study of a railway track on the A420 corridor.

The New Eastern Villages is the UK’s largest greenfield development and will include much needed social and green infrastructure. The station is being considered with the expansion of the NEV and the continued growth of its local community and economy.

Full BBC article here: https://bbc.in/3zFO3qZ

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Net Zero Building Regulation Changes

14/06/2022

England will see changes to it’s Building Regulations this month with the Government working towards their Net Zero goals. The changes are to make new homes in England more energy efficient and reduce CO2 emissions.

There are updates to documentation covering energy efficiency, ventilation and overheating. These are some of the initial changes being instigated ahead of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards set to be introduced in 2025.

From the 15th June 2022 the revised Building Regulations will come into effect. There will be a transitional period where planning works that have been submitted before this date will still be under the jurisdiction of the current standards if the proposed building works start before 15th June 2023.

Find out further information here on the approved regulations: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/approved-documents

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