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Special report planning

By: Language: English Series: Property Week ; 72(31) 3 August 2007, 89-95(5)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Reports that developers are likely to face more protests as a result of recent flooding. Planning policies for flood-prone areas is ambiguous and may need re-examination. Tall buildings should set high standards of sustainable design and construction, according to English Heritage and CABE. Proposed increases in planning fees are poor within the property industry. Developers are arguing that there needs to be a corresponding rise in service. The government will overhaul the 15-year-old Planning Policy Guidance Note Four, which applies to commercial development.

Reports that developers are likely to face more protests as a result of recent flooding. Planning policies for flood-prone areas is ambiguous and may need re-examination. Tall buildings should set high standards of sustainable design and construction, according to English Heritage and CABE. Proposed increases in planning fees are poor within the property industry. Developers are arguing that there needs to be a corresponding rise in service. The government will overhaul the 15-year-old Planning Policy Guidance Note Four, which applies to commercial development.