Best Haymarket Media Group Ltd Podcasts (2024)

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Ep97: The planning proposals we can expect from Labour’s first 100 days in power and how the election announcement impacts policy and legislation 22:05

18h ago22:05

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In this Deep Dive edition, we’ll be examining: What planning measures we can expect from the Labour Party’s first 100 days in power if they’re successful in next month’s general election; How the announcement of the general election will impact ongoing and planned planning policy and legislation. PLUS, we round up the other most important news stor…

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Green battle lines drawn, Saltmarsh SSSI bulldozed, PLUS the professor of faith on guarding God's garden 1:00:13

34m ago1:00:13

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

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Ep96: Labour's new towns policy, the general election announcement, plus a council accusing a charity of local plan 'misinformation' 17:10

8d ago17:10

17:10

In this episode, we will be discussing: The Labour Party’s new towns policy; The Prime Minister’s surprise announcement of a general election; Parliamentary public spending watchdog, the National Audit Office, criticises the government’s new biodiversity net gain requirement; A council accuses a branch of a countryside charity of spreading “misinfo…

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The policies lost in the election wash-up, Labour's green mission PLUS the most PFAS-polluted town in England 37:55

7d ago37:55

37:55

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

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Bathing water baddies PLUS River Summit special ft. Feargal Sharkey, Paul Whitehouse, Jim Murray, Philip Duffy and Angela Henry 59:41

7d ago59:41

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Paul Whitehouse, Feargal Sharkey, The Crown’s Jim Murray... This week's episode, recorded from the UK River Summit, features the rockstars of the water world and an environmental lawyer on a mission. Listen to the ECO Chamber to find out what you've missed. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stor…

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Ep95: What the new metro mayors mean for planning, plus the fallout from a councillor accusing planning officers of 'lobbying for developers' 33:40

3h ago33:40

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In this Deep Dive edition, we’ll be examining: The impact of newly elected metro mayors on planning and development; The ethical and professional issues raised by a councillor accusing planning officers at his own authority of "lobbying for developers". PLUS, we round up the other most important news stories of the past seven days. Key planning new…

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Ep94: The latest local authority to be placed in planning special measures, planning decision bribery allegations, and the best-paid council planning leads 17:54

13h ago17:54

17:54

In this episode, we will be looking at: The latest local authority that the government has placed in planning performance special measures; A council referring allegations of bribery made by three property developers in relation to planning committee decisions to the police; Data revealing the ten highest-rewarded local authority planning leads in …

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DEFRA vs OEP, the lost infringement cases, PLUS the UK's diverging green policy 39:27

16d ago39:27

39:27

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses: The on-going beef between the government and the post-Brexit environmental watchdog – the Office for Environment…

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Ep93: What planners need to know about using social media and the secretary of state's attitude to countryside solar farms 28:56

27d ago28:56

28:56

In this Deep Dive edition, we’ll be looking at: How a row sparked by an inspector's LinkedIn ‘like’ has highlighted the need for planners to take care when posting on social media; What a spate of ministerial decisions tell us about government attitudes to solar development in the countryside. PLUS, we round up the other most important news stories…

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ULEZ upset averted, climate ‘clown show’ PLUS Dartmoor's sheepwrecked SSSIs 54:20

27m ago54:20

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses: The fallout of the local elections… was it really the ULEZ wot won it in London? We’ll also be finding out why t…

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Ep92: Why councils are cutting their local plan home targets, new housing affordability data and the latest on Labour's green belt policies 20:00

1M ago20:00

20:00

In this edition, we will be discussing: Why a series of councils are cutting their housing targets and green belt release levels in their draft local plans; How new affordability data impacts local housing need levels; The latest on Labour’s green belt policies. PLUS, we round up the other most important news stories of the past seven days. Key pla…

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Permitting regime ‘collapse’, ‘fake’ DRS promises, PLUS Goldsmith, Eustice and Stacey on the legacy of a landmark act 40:23

5d ago40:23

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses: The jaw-dropping confession from the EA’s chief executive that England’s permitting regime has witnessed a ‘genu…

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Ex-minister on DEFRA's inner workings, where is the LUF? PLUS The EfW industry responds to Barclay's freeze 39:11

12d ago39:11

39:11

Why does Trudy Harrison think DEFRA has a problem with the office for environmental protection and project delivery? Where is the missing Land Use Framework? And what's been going on this week in policy circles? Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the de…

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Ep91: The implications of a legal change that aims to make it easier for developers to amend planning permissions 15:43

1M ago15:43

15:43

In this Deep Dive edition, we’ll be examining a legal change from the government that aims to make it easier for developers to amend planning permissions. We discuss: What exactly the change is and why the government has made it; Recent court rulings that have made it harder for developers to amend permissions; How effective the change is likely to…

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Duffy's EfW dust-up, Wye's there a new champion? PLUS the floating Celtic Sea wind giant 31:01

19d ago31:01

31:01

What's in the River Wye Action Plan? Why did the EA chief warn ministers about pausing waste incineration permits? And how big will the world's largest floating wind project actually be in the Celtic Sea? Listen to the latest episode of the ECO Chamber to find out... Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green…

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Ep90: Biodiversity net gain comes into force for small sites, plus changes to planning enforcement and compulsory purchase rules 17:45

1M ago17:45

17:45

In this edition, we will be discussing: The biodiversity net gain requirement for developers coming into force for small sites; Significant impending changes to planning enforcement; New government regulations that aim to speed up compulsory purchase rules. PLUS, we round up the other most important news stories of the past seven days. Key planning…

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Barclay’s burner bother, beaver builders PLUS Tories driven batty by Natural England 36:40

26d ago36:40

36:40

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news, the team discusses: Why Environment Secretary Steve Barclay’s department DEFRA has called time on approving any new energy from wast…

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Ep89: The implications of the government's proposed new 'accelerated planning system' 16:12

2M ago16:12

16:12

In this Deep Dive edition, we’ll be examining the implications for developers and councils of the government’s proposals to introduce an "accelerated planning system" for large commercial applications. PLUS, we round up the other most important news stories of the past seven days. Key planning news, and why it’s important, brought to you by the tea…

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Ep88: Why a Tory council was removed from special measures after just three months and the latest on Labour's planning policies 15:25

2M ago15:25

15:25

In this episode, we will be taking a closer look at: A Tory council being removed from planning performance special measures after just three months; The latest update from the Labour Party’s emerging planning policies; Police being asked to investigate a ‘threatening’ incident, which took place at a planning committee meeting following a housing a…

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Thames Water turmoil, Ofwat has it large PLUS the kelp forests of Sussex 33:08

1M ago33:08

33:08

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news, the team discusses: Thames Water’s fresh financial crisis after shareholders refused to back £500 million worth of funding to prop u…

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Ep87: The implications of the proposed new presumption in favour of brownfield development 19:47

2M ago19:47

19:47

In this 'Deep Dive' edition, we’ll be examining government proposals to revise national planning policy to encourage councils to prioritise brownfield land development. PLUS, we round up the other most important news stories of the past seven days. Key planning news, and why it’s important, brought to you by the team behind Planning magazine, the l…

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Dartmoor's thorny SSSI plans, Ed's £28bn climate elephant, PLUS the bugs lost by net gain 37:00

1M ago37:00

37:00

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news, the team discusses: Labour’s net zero secretary Ed Miliband and the party’s abandoned flagship £28bn annual fund to combat climate c…

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Ep86: EXTRA The lessons learned by the pioneers of the mandatory new authority-wide design codes 27:27

2M ago27:27

27:27

In this extra, extended episode, we will be taking a closer look at the lessons learned by the pioneers of the mandatory new authority-wide design codes. The episode covers: What authorities need to do; The key challenges encountered by those leading the way; Five important lessons they have learned. Key planning news, and why it’s important, broug…

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Ep85: Your ten-minute guide to the Budget announcements, plus two more councils placed in special measures 21:40

3M ago21:40

21:40

In this episode, we will be taking a closer look at: The key planning announcements made by the government alongside the Budget earlier this month, including a consultation on introducing an "accelerated planning system" and a clampdown on extension of time agreements, plus much more; The government's designation of two more councils in special mea…

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Ex-ministers' masks slip, watchdogs’ united front PLUS the lights that blind us 38:26

2M ago38:26

38:26

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news, the team discusses: The UK’s environmental watchdogs coordinated investigation into ‘possible failures’ to comply with environmental…

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The sounds of the underground, Hunt’s Cambridge credit punt, and the EA scores red 45:12

2M ago45:12

45:12

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news, the team discusses: The government plans to turn Cambridge into the Europe’s answer to Silicon Valley, and other green spring budget…

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Ep84: How cost-saving management consultants are impacting planning services, plus a roundup of the Budget announcements 25:37

3M ago25:37

25:37

In this bonus edition, we discuss a recent investigation by Planning on the impact of cost-saving management consultants on council planning services, asking: What is this cost-saving process and why are so many councils doing it? Why are planning officers concerned about it? What examples are there of local authorities that have undergone these pr…

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Walleys' whiff gets watchdog whack, Ofwat's growing pains and climate tsar shambles 46:44

2M ago46:44

46:44

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news the team discusses: Why the notorious Walleys Quarry landfill has been given a suspension notice What Ofwat's new 'growth du…

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Ep83: The High Court's quashing of Gove's M&S decision and a government-commissioned report on housebuilding 22:00

3M ago22:00

22:00

In this episode, we will be taking a closer look at: The implications of a High Court ruling that overturned a controversial decision by housing secretary Michael Gove to block the demolition and redevelopment of the flagship Marks and Spencer store in London's Oxford Street; What an important report by the government’s competitions regulator on ho…

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Minette batters the regulators, EA chair‘s ‘uncomfortable’ PowerPoint slides PLUS pollution penalty perils 39:54

3M ago39:54

39:54

Who's taking over the National Farmers' Union now their leader Minette Batters is gone? Is the EA's chair making enemies with farmers? And why are some Welsh farmers so angry about proposed environmental policy? Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one …

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Ep82: Why a court ruling that permissions cannot be split retrospectively will make it more difficult for developers to modify large schemes, plus this week’s key news 20:58

3M ago20:58

20:58

In this bonus edition, we examine a court judgment that quashed a housing association's bid to amend an outline consent for a huge estate regeneration project, detailing: Why commentators see the ruling as significant The likely practical implications of the judgment for developers and councils, and why it has prompted a "bit of a panic" among some…

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Ep81: Your 20-minute guide to the government's latest consultations on permitted development rights and brownfield land policy, plus a row between Gove and Khan 26:37

4M ago26:37

26:37

In this episode, we will: Explain how the government wants to shake up householder permitted development rights, and other moves to deregulate planning rules to create new homes and support electric vehicle charging points and heat pumps, in a new consultation; Examine ministers' proposed changes to national planning policy on brownfield land devel…

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Falcon snatchers, the burners blocking PM2.5 progress PLUS the next EU laws on the chopping block 45:05

3M ago45:05

45:05

Why does it matter if I buy a new wood burner for my home? Are we losing all our ties to EU regulation? And why would anyone want to launder falcons? Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In th…

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Ep80: The policy and legislation that Sunak, Gove and colleagues could change before the next general election 23:55

4M ago23:55

23:55

In this episode, we will take a deep dive previewing the biggest policy and legislation changes affecting the planning sector in the year ahead, including: Further and more extensive changes to the National Planning Policy Framework; A consultation on proposed new national development management policies; A shake-up of the local plan system. PLUS, …

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PopCons go potty, water boss bonus block PLUS, EU's afraid of the big bad wolf 32:47

3M ago32:47

32:47

Are left extremists really taking over the environmental agenda, according to the former prime minister Liz Truss? Will the new powers for the water regulator put an end to rampant sewage pollution? And can Northern Ireland catch up on its environmental commitments now it has a new environment minister? Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Cham…

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Ep79: New government guidance on housing land supply and yet another ministerial local plan intervention 18:24

4M ago18:24

18:24

In this episode, we will: Explain how the government has moved to resolve confusion in the sector over how the proposed new four-year housing land supply target for councils with advanced, but not adopted, local plans will work; Examine the latest ministerial intervention in a council’s local plan process; Discuss new government guidance for local …

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Landfills’ toxic secret, BNG metric meltdown and Wales gets a watchdog 39:45

3M ago39:45

39:45

Should the Environment Agency know where landfills are leaching poisonous PFAS chemicals into the natural environment? Why is biodiversity net gain back in the news? And dragonwatch: how will the creation of a new environmental watchdog work in Wales. Listen to the Eco Chamber podcast to find out answers. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Ch…

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EA permit delays exposed, DEFRA rapped over water pollution, PLUS who's tapping England's rivers? 44:21

4M ago44:21

44:21

Should a waste business really have to choose between going out of business or working outside of the law as it waits for an environmental permit? And why does the Office for Environmental Protection think DEFRA's been dishing out illegal advice? Listen to the Eco Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to disc…

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Ep78: What the revised NPPF means for meeting housing need and housing land supply targets 18:30

4M ago18:30

18:30

In this bonus episode, we discuss: How the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) changes the way councils meet local housing need What the new NPPF means for local authority housing land supply targets PLUS, we round up the other most important news stories of the past seven days. Key planning news, and why it’s important, brought to yo…

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Ep77: Resident ‘offered lap dance club visit in relation to planning application’, plus the date for the launch of biodiversity net gain is finally revealed 18:26

4M ago18:26

18:26

In this episode, our topics for discussion will cover: The government revealing the biodiversity net gain launch date for both major and smaller developments. The High Court quashing approval of developer's amendment, which would have made it easier to revise 2,745-home estate regeneration consent. More on this can be found on Planning Resource. Wh…

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Watchdog mauls DEFRA, EA compliance target controversy PLUS nutrient neutrality expert on the law 44:39

5M ago44:39

44:39

Why on earth would EA staff be directed to stop inspecting waste sites? Is the OEP going to start legal proceedings against DEFRA? What on earth is the Dutch Nitrogen Case? Listen to the Eco Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look…

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Ep76: A reported further delay to the launch of biodiversity net gain, plus a scathing review of a council's planning service 16:19

5M ago16:19

16:19

The award-winning Planning team extracts the latest key planning news from the blizzard of new information in Room 106, the vault where all new planning information is gathered. In this bonus edition we discuss: Reports that the long-awaited introduction of a requirement for developers to improve a site’s biodiversity when they get planning has bee…

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Why oh Wye, climate watchdog goes starkers PLUS your green policy guide to the year ahead 38:24

5M ago38:24

38:24

How many homes are really held up by nutrients pollution in England? When is Chris Stark stepping down and why have his contemporaries not been replaced? Listen to the Eco Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep…

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Ep75: Your 40-minute guide to how the new National Planning Policy Framework changes the system, plus news round-up 40:49

5M ago40:49

40:49

In this episode we’ll explore the government’s consultation on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and other parts of the planning system, including proposed changes to: What councils have to do to address housing need, demonstrate an adequate supply of housing sites, and show that enough homes are being delivered in their areas Plan-…

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Sunak hits the skids, Gove's green agenda and pine martens triumph 30:48

5M ago30:48

30:48

Which Conservative politician stepped down on climate issues? Why is the New Forest cool for mustelids? And how is Gove looking to change the planning system? Listen to the Eco Chamber’s Christmas special podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensi…

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Christmas special: The year’s worst villains, biggest gaffes, and 2023’s top of the poops 31:03

6M ago31:03

31:03

Which politician was behind the biggest green gaffe in 2023? Who was the year’s worst villain? And which of the water companies was top of the poops? Listen to the Eco Chamber’s Christmas special podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at…

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Call the COPs, the countdown to BNG, and DEFRA's smoke and mirrors air policy 43:14

6M ago43:14

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What could a re-vamped civil sanction scheme mean for waste water companies? Why has a suite of new draft net gain texts left campaigners worried about the future of the policy’s delivery next month? And the government has ignored official advice when scrapping key air quality regulations, why? Listen to the latest episode of the Eco Chamber podcas…

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Ep74: The councils paying out the most in appeal cost awards, plus the week's key stories 15:58

6M ago15:58

15:58

In this bonus edition we discuss: Our newly published research – available to subscribers who have recently upgraded to our most extensive bundle of services – exploring the councils that have agreed to pay out the most in appeal cost awards, and why. The government’s promise of a “premium” planning route for which councils will be allowed to charg…

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Ep73: The council that kept more than £100k it owed to applicants, plus the week's other key stories 14:12

6M ago14:12

14:12

Key planning news, and why it’s important, brought to you by the team behind Planning magazine, the leading source of independent intelligence for planning professionals for more than 50 years. planningresource.co.uk @planningMag In this episode we discuss: The council that has kept more than £100,000 it should have refunded to applicants for takin…

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Bathing water stink, AONB or not to AONB and Suez lays waste to the EA 33:56

6M ago33:56

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Are our bathing waters in England getting worse? Why does it matter that Suez has won a legal win against the Environment Agency? And the government has pledged to create a new national park but what does this mean in practice? Listen to the latest episode of the Eco Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to d…

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