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Talk of the towns

By: Contributor(s): Series: Property Week ; 66(4) 26 January 2001, 92-93(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Outlines the likely impact of the Urban White Paper on the property industry. Points discussed include the commitment to rewrite PPG1 to encourage an urban renaissance; reform of the compulsory purchase system; s106 Agreements; local democracy in the light of the Local Government Act 2000; changes to the tax system; and the strengthened role for the regional development agencies. Observes that the White Paper places greater emphasis on the accountability of local and national government, better co-operation between the industry and government, good design and sustainability.

Outlines the likely impact of the Urban White Paper on the property industry. Points discussed include the commitment to rewrite PPG1 to encourage an urban renaissance; reform of the compulsory purchase system; s106 Agreements; local democracy in the light of the Local Government Act 2000; changes to the tax system; and the strengthened role for the regional development agencies. Observes that the White Paper places greater emphasis on the accountability of local and national government, better co-operation between the industry and government, good design and sustainability.