Category Archives: planning

Jenrick’s Planning Reforms have nothing to say about tax dodges

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Miles King

                  It’s the last day for responses to the Government’s latest proposals to reform the planning system, to “level up” and solve the housing crisis, if you believe the spin. The proposals … Continue reading →

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Ofqual Fiasco and Planning revolution point to where the Vote Leave Government gets its ideas

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Miles King

As I watched the A-level results fiasco unfold over the last week  – the latest in a long line of shambolic Government u-turns  – it got me thinking about how this Government actually decides on what policies it is going … Continue reading →

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further thoughts on the Net Gain consultation

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Miles King

Following on from my general critique of the Net Gain proposals, here are a few specific comments in case anyone is thinking about responding to the consultation before the deadline of the 10th February. 1. On page 6 of the … Continue reading →

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Rampisham: Kicked into the Long Grass?

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Miles King

          The Long Grass (c) Miles King Today West Dorset District Council informed various people (including myself) that the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (CLG), the Right Hon Eric Pickles, has directed West … Continue reading →

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