Architects appeal

Article Abstract:

Reduction in the time available to architects to lodge a 'non-determination' appeal from six to three months is affecting their applications and has led to unrest among the architects. It is suggested that architects acting, as agents should review their current projects, identify their relevant deadlines, advise clients and to contemplate lodging timely appeals where the circumstances demand.

Evaluation

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Planning meltdown

Article Abstract:

The Planning Inspectorate's (PINS) performance is measured as it admits the fact that even simple written appeals would take more than a year to decide is presented. The reasons behind the delay leading to this 'in meltdown' state of the appeal system as well as emergency measures suggested to PINS chief inspector by the Association of Consulting Architects (ACA) are discussed.

Government regulation, Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development, Urban Planning Assistance, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, City planning, Urban planning, Licensing, certification and accreditation

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The price of planning

Article Abstract:

The Planning Service: costs and fees, a 170-page report suggested that clients should pay higher planning fees so that local authorities can restore their funding gap. The consultants of the report recommended increase in the fees to achieve 100 percent cost recovery of fee-charging applications.

Services information, Services, Planning

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