Ep 19: The Tory leadership hopefuls’ latest planning proposals, the government’s attempts to unblock permissions stalled by water pollution, and a ‘disgraceful’ local plan

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 50 years. planningresource.co.uk @planningMagIn this episode we’ll explore:Why an MP told the House of Commons that councillors in his constituency have “dismally failed” in preparation of their “disgraceful” local plan The Tory leadership hopefuls’ latest planning proposalsHow conflict with an emerging plan led the High Court to quash a successful appeal against the refusal of 475 homes on an unallocated site And our deep dive section examines the steps the government is taking to tackle the nutrient water pollution problems, and whether they will unblock housing permissionsPLUS, the latest in the long-running planning battle between Jeremy Clarkson and West Oxfordshire District Council.A transcript of the podcast will be available to download from the Planning website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.