Pippa Neill, Author at Planning News

Investment in planning is key to delivering local climate action

March 24, 2021 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

The government’s net-zero strategy must align regional, national and local responsibilities, says the Royal Town Planning Institute in their latest report. … Read More

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Dudley town centre gets a multi-million-pound boost

March 17, 2021 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has announced a new investment package to boost the regeneration of Dudley. £6.3m had… Read More

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SSSI under threat from development

March 11, 2021 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

Swanscombe Peninsula remains under threat from destruction, despite being declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). SSSI under threat… Read More

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Government must expand its tree planting scheme, says RTPI

March 8, 2021 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

The government must ensure that all communities, not just new developments, benefit from the positives of living in close proximity… Read More

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Hybrid appoints a new planner

March 1, 2021 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

Specialist urban planning consultancy, Hybrid Planning & Development has appointed a new planner to its growing team. Alex Wright, an… Read More

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Offshore windfarm refused planning permission

February 25, 2021 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

A High Court judge has overruled planning permission for an offshore wind farm off the east coast of England. The… Read More

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Hybrid Planning & Development shortlisted for planning awards

February 17, 2021 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

Specialist urban planning consultancy, Hyrbid Planning & Development has been named as a finalist at the Royal Town Planning Institute… Read More

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Planning permission granted for new Leicester city centre homes

February 15, 2021 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

Hybrid Planning & Development has secured permission for a new, six-storey residential development in Leicester city centre. Working on behalf… Read More

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Pharmaceutical firm appeal against councils planning decision

February 10, 2021 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

Pharmaceutical company Wasdall plan to appeal against Swindon Council’s refusal of planning permission for a new science park. In August… Read More

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New affordable homes will help to transform Wigan town centre

February 4, 2021 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

More than 70 affordable homes will be built on a Brownfield site near Wigan town centre. The site which has… Read More

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New consultation on the future of Manchester’s city centre

January 26, 2021 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

Manchester City Council is opening up a consultation about the future of the Piccadilly area. The consultation covers discussions of… Read More

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Short-term rentals are causing housing shortages

January 19, 2021 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

Short-term rentals, such as Airbnb, are causing housing shortages and rent increases, according to new research by the University of… Read More

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Plans submitted to improve Manchester’s Acquatics Centre

January 15, 2021 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

Plans have been set out to invest and improve Manchester’s historic Aquatics Centre. The Aquatics Centre was built in 1999… Read More

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Planning permission granted for new modular home scheme in Bristol

January 7, 2021 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

Legal & General have been granted planning permission for a major new modular homes scheme in Bristol. The scheme, which… Read More

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Developers yet to apply for planning permission on over a million homes

December 15, 2020 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

Developers yet to apply for planning permission for over a million homes, according to analysis conducted by the Local Government… Read More

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2,000 councillors call for a rethink on planning reforms

December 10, 2020 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

More than 2,000 councillors have called on the government to abandon the most controversial elements of its proposed changes to… Read More

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Funding to help communities make towns greener

December 3, 2020 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

Community groups in Durham can now apply for funding to help make their neighbourhoods greener. Volunteers can apply for up… Read More

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Consultation on future of housing in Leicester

November 27, 2020 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

Leicester residents urged to have their say on the plans for the future of housing in the region. In the… Read More

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Birmingham residential scheme nearing completion

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

Perry Bar Birmingham residential scheme has reached a significant milestone. The six-storey building, which will include new apartments and retail… Read More

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Morton Fraser appointed to support local planning inquiries

November 13, 2020 Pippa Neill 0 Comments

Morton Fraser, one of the largest independent law firms in Scotland, has been appointed by ministers to provide legal services… Read More

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Articles by Pippa Neill

Investment in planning is key to delivering local climate action

Dudley town centre gets a multi-million-pound boost

SSSI under threat from development

Government must expand its tree planting scheme, says RTPI

Hybrid appoints a new planner

Offshore windfarm refused planning permission

Hybrid Planning & Development shortlisted for planning awards

Planning permission granted for new Leicester city centre homes

Pharmaceutical firm appeal against councils planning decision

New affordable homes will help to transform Wigan town centre

New consultation on the future of Manchester’s city centre

Short-term rentals are causing housing shortages

Plans submitted to improve Manchester’s Acquatics Centre

Planning permission granted for new modular home scheme in Bristol

Developers yet to apply for planning permission on over a million homes

2,000 councillors call for a rethink on planning reforms

Funding to help communities make towns greener

Consultation on future of housing in Leicester

Birmingham residential scheme nearing completion

Morton Fraser appointed to support local planning inquiries

Director of Planning and Building Control

Salary: Circa £88k - £97k

Belfast City Council

Head of HIF & Regeneration

Salary: £48,501- £64,400

Medway Council

Director – Planning and Placemaking

Salary: Competitive salary to £111K with excellent benefits.

Milton Keynes Council