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Which UK council is toughest on planning enforcement? New data reveals the answer
New data reveals which UK councils are taking the toughest action on planning permission breaches, with enforcement notices rising sharply in recent years
The Government’s new ‘build here, not there’ rule — is your land on the 'approved' list?”
England’s Land Use Framework introduces a national map to guide planning permission for new houses, but environmental protections could limit where you can build
Retired couple who replaced hedge with £4,500 fence told it must be removed
A Bolton couple with arthritis have been told to remove a fence they put up after being unable to maintain an overgrown hedge
Outrage as Sir Winston Churchill tree cut down after felling ‘slipped through’ outline planning application
Villagers in Cossington say they were devastated after a memorial oak planted for Winston Churchill was cut down to make way for a housing development, with some claiming the decision to remove it was buried in early planning documents
Pippa Middleton and James Matthews face public inquiry over planning row for their Berkshire estate
Villagers claim they have used the route for decades as a public footpath – now a government inspector will rule on the dispute near Pippa Middleton’s country home
Ambulance garage owner refuses to take down massive structure after defying council's planning rules
Daniel Toma refuses to remove a huge garage built without planning permission, insisting it is essential for his ambulance business despite repeated council enforcement
New AI planning tool to launch this spring to speed up planning decisions
Government expands “Extract” after successful trials to cut hours of paperwork into minutes and help meet the 1.5 million homes target
Housing approvals drop 11% as planning delays place more pressure on Steve Reed
Latest housing data shows planning decisions are slowing dramatically, putting pressure on ministers to deliver 1.5 million new homes and fulfil planned reforms
