Clear the way for major sites

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The new version of the UK Planning Policy Guidance Note 2 permits some development on green belt sites. The UK government has been criticised for not giving adequate information regarding permissible development of green belt sites. The policy refers to major sites without given a clear definition which has led to inconsistency in decisions made by the local authorities. The authorities are using differing criteria for deciding whether to give planning permission on green belt sites. Local plans are required to include areas which could be used as major developed sites.

United Kingdom, Management, Laws, regulations and rules, Regional planning, Greenbelts

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A new coalition

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The Environment Secretary, John Gummer, has said that the sites of 56 former coal mines are to be taken over by English Partnerships. The main areas are in Yorkshire and Humberside, the north east of England, the north west and the Midlands. English Partnerships regenerates run down areas, creates local employment and attracts outside investment. The estimated cost of this project is 385 million pounds sterling and will take 10 years to complete. There will be 55,000 new jobs, 6000 new houses and investments of 843 million pounds.

Coal Lands Reclamation, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Environmental aspects, Environmental policy, England, Coal industry, United Kingdom. Department of the Environment, Land reclamation, Reclamation of land, British Coal Corp., English Partnerships, Coal reserves

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Build on brownland teams-up

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A study looking into the availability of brownfield sites suitable for development concluded compulsory purchase should only be used rarely. Urban partnership zones should be established to ensure brownfield sites were developed by finding partners, such as housing associations, for land owners. Owners who did not want to redevelop their land would receive compensation payments. Some 155 land owners took part in the study. The UK government has proposed some 60% of new houses should be built on brownfield land by 2008.

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development, Urban Planning & Develop-Local, Research, Real estate development, Urban planning, Urban land use, Landowners

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