News
May 2007
LANDSCAPE INSTITUTE RESPONSE TO PLANNING WHITE PAPER [England]
22nd May 2007The Landscape Institute, which represents the environment and design profession, has given a qualified welcome to the new Planning White Paper, urging that landscape professionals are brought into the new processes of consultation on planning applications at the outset.
RIBA RESPONSE TO PLANNING WHITE PAPER
22nd May 2007The Government’s Planning White Paper was published by the Department for Communities and Local Government yesterday afternoon. Among the key points of most interest to the RIBA are: • a new national policy framework for major infrastructure projects with a independent infrastructure planning commission to conduct inquiries and make decisions; • removal of planning permission requirements for minor developments; • simpler information requirements for planning applications; • new fast-track appeals system; • reform and proposals to increase planning fees;
England’s beautiful National Parks threatened - Statement from National Park Authorities Association
24th May 2007Press Release from the English National Park Authorities Association (ENPAA). Climate change means that some of England’s best loved landscapes are set to change. From the uplands of the Lake District and Northumberland, to the lowland heath of the New Forest, and the waterways of the Broads – all the National Parks will be affected from increased risks of fire, flooding or erosion.
New President for Chartered Foresters
24th May 2007The Institute of Chartered Foresters, which celebrates the 25th Anniversary of its Charter this year, announced that Richard Ogilvy, formerly its Vice President, has been elected President by its members at their recent AGM in London.
Gold buzz at Chelsea for landscape architects
25th May 2007Landscape architects Robert Myers Associates have won Gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the second year running.