John Fingleton and Mustafa Latif-Aramesh on the Nuclear Regulatory Review (S18 E4)

Our Special Guests this week are John Fingleton and Mustafa Latif-Aramesh. John led an independent taskforce looking into the reform of nuclear regulations in the UK and Mustafa was Lead Author of the Planning Chapter in the review. The Government’s response to the Fingleton Review was published a few days ago.Latest News Update on planning related matters.A Court of Appeal Decision concerning a legal challenge to a council’s approval of detailed plans for a housing development of up to 170 homes in Buckinghamshire. The dispute focuses on whether the council was entitled to approve those details when issues around wastewater infrastructure and drainage had not yet been fully resolved.An Appeal Decision regarding a council’s refusal of planning permission for a residential development of 115 homes on a long-disused former sports site in Rugby. The proposal includes demolition of existing structures and the creation of housing, access, landscaping, and associated infrastructure.An Appeal Decision for a proposed extension of Woodford Garden Village in Stockport. Key issues considered include the impact of the development on the character and appearance of the area, as well as matters such as layout, design quality, and how the scheme integrates with its surroundings.An Appeal Decision relating to a proposal to convert buildings at Mount Clare Campus in Roehampton Gate into temporary hostel accommodation for homeless people on the local housing authorities housing lists. The Inspector considered impacts on heritage assets, the suitability and completeness of the site’s development, the mix and quality of accommodation, and the provision of play space and local accessibility.Visit our Website:⁠⁠hwgpnfy.com