The government has launched a consultation on how to accelerate the speed at which nationally significant infrastructure projects gain planning approval.
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Network Rail adopts digital tools to ‘transform’ asset planning strategy
Network Rail has selected Arcadis Gen as its preferred supplier to help improve asset and workforce planning across the network.
Queen’s Speech | 7 key bills for construction and infrastructure
In yesterday's speech, the Queen outlined the government's aim to "deliver a national recovery" from the Covid-19 pandemic that makes the UK "stronger, healthier and more prosperous than before".
Using tracking data to plan cycling and pedestrian infrastructure
How can tracking pedestrian and cycling journeys help to create safer and more accessible public infrastructure?
Is proposed planning policy fit for purpose if we’re flooding our suburbs?
With just four weeks to go until the end of the consultation period for the National Planning Policy Framework, the time has never been better to consider whether it delivers what it should and whether there are gaps in the policy. I certainly believe that there are gaps when it…
Planning applications fell by almost a quarter during lockdown
The number of planning applications submitted during the height of lockdown fell by almost a quarter compared to the same period last year.
HS2’s eco-friendly Interchange station approved
High Speed Two’s (HS2) planning application for the Birmingham Interchange station has been given the green light.
Stonehenge Tunnel archaeological planning delay ‘unwarranted’
The A303 Stonehenge Tunnel scheme should “press ahead” despite the discovery of a large monument near the site, according to an archaeology expert.
Chelsea’s £1bn stadium could be revived under planning rule change
Chelsea FC could be given an extra year to start work on Stamford Bridge stadium, after the government announced changes to the current planning system.
Lockdown is chance to rid industry of cost hikes and project delays
The coronavirus-driven pause in construction is an opportunity for the industry to finally rid itself of cost overruns and project delays, according to Pell Frischmann director Joe Burns.