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23 November 2010

Changes to Planning Rules for Home Improvements

The Assembly Government is proposing changes that will make it easier for home owners to extend or improve their property without the need for a planning application.

11 August 2010

New green standards in Wales widened to cover all new homes

From next month all planning applications for new homes in Wales will be expected to comply with increased environmental standards.

20 July 2010

Planning guidance to support rural communities in Wales

Planning guidance that will boost the rural economy and increase the provision of affordable housing has been launched

16 July 2010

Changes in planning policy will support move to greener energy

The Environment Ministerhas announced plans to revise Welsh planning policy so that it supports the Assembly Government’s aspirations for renewable energy.

13 July 2010

Welsh Minister seeks talks on greater energy planning powers with UK Government

Greater decision-making powers in Wales for national infrastructure projects are being sought by Environment Minister Jane Davidson.

29 June 2010

Back to basics to make planning application process fit for economic recovery

The Environment Minister has announced a new, improved system of making planning applications will make it easier for Wales to come out of the recession “fit for business”.

08 June 2010

Updated planning policy focuses on tackling climate change

Updated national planning policy with an increased focus on tackling climate change has been published

04 June 2010

New guidance for greener buildings in Wales

Guidance for local planning authorities and developers to deliver sustainable buildings through the planning system were announced by Environment, Minister Jane Davidson today.

09 April 2010

Funding to support delivery improvements by Local Planning Authorities.

Environment Minister, Jane Davidson, has announced £1.75m of funding to improve the delivery of planning services across Wales.

09 March 2010

Public views sought for planning application process review

Draft recommendations for changes to make the planning application process more ready to support sustainable economic recovery in Wales have been published for consultation.