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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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