As of the beginning of June, Active Travel England is officially a statutory consultee on all planning applications for developments equal to or exceeding 150 housing units, 7,500 m2 of floorspace or an area of 5 hectares. They will help planning authorities implement good walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure.
Croydon Council has appointed 31 members and four chairs of its newly launched Design Review Panel. They will be using their areas of expertise to advise the council on major planning proposals, capital projects, regeneration and development projects in the borough.