Environmental stories tagged with: planning
Domestic microgeneration in Scotland
Thursday, 19th February 2009, 3:20 pm
Scottish householders will be able to install their own energy generating equipment, including solar panels, without planning permission following a Scottish Government consultation on planning reforms aimed at increasing renewable energy generation and cutting emissions.
 New Climate Change Duty added to Planning BillTuesday, 4th November 2008, 5:00 pm
New amendments to the Government's Planning Bill have been laid in Parliament to strengthen the scrutiny of national policy statements by the House of Lords, and tackle climate change.
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 Public consultation opens for eco-townsTuesday, 4th November 2008, 4:44 pm
Local communities will get their next chance to have their say on the eco-town proposals as Housing Minister Margaret Beckett today launches the Government's second round of formal consultation on the proposed locations and standards for eco-towns.
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 Snail's Pace Planning System Not Reducing CO2 Emissions Fast EnoughTuesday, 18th September 2007, 12:22 pm
This week saw the green light given for Wave Hub deep-sea socket off Cornwall and the Teesside offshore wind farm off Tees Mouth, but these developments are taking too long through the planning system.
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 Haringey Helps Planners Act on Climate ChangeFriday, 14th September 2007, 6:14 pm
Future trainee planners across the capital will be equipped with the skills to deal with the impact of climate change through a new training package developed by a consortium including Haringey Council and the London Energy Partnership.
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Finding the Energy: Domestic Microgeneration and Planning
Thursday, 30th August 2007, 1:58 pm
A pamphlet published by the New Local Government Network has called for local planning laws to be relaxed to allow more people the option of installing eco-friendly energy sources to their homes.
Lifting Barriers to Micro-Generation in Wales
Friday, 17th August 2007, 2:30 pm
The Welsh Assembly Government has issued proposals which would make it easier for individuals to install small-scale energy generation equipment, such as solar panels or wind turbines, on their homes.
Environment Groups Voice Concerns Over Government Planning Proposals
Wednesday, 15th August 2007, 11:15 am
Environmental groups in Cumbria have written to the government expressing their concern over proposed changes to the planning system, which they fear could spell disaster for the county's community voice and the environment.
Red Tape Slashed to Help Businesses Go Green
Monday, 13th August 2007, 12:57 pm
It seems it's not just the Tory's who want to cut red tape: the government wants to make it easier for businesses to install 'green' technologies like solar panels and wind turbines.
Renewable Energy Complex Seeks Planning Approval
Friday, 10th August 2007, 4:12 pm
Proposals for a futuristic hydrogen powered renewable energy research centre in Fife were submitted for planning approval yesterday.
Government Talks the Talk on Planning Devolution, but Questions Remain
Monday, 21st May 2007, 4:30 pm
Chairman of the Local Government Association, Sandy Bruce-Lockhart, responds to the publication of the government's Planning White Paper.
Blowing in the Wind
Wednesday, 16th May 2007, 7:55 pm
Companies want wind energy: if only they could get it! Red tape surrounding green wind energy is hampering UK companies looking to significantly cut their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
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