http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/ Welsh Assembly latest news and events http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/development-control-quarterly-survey-january-to-march-2013/?lang=en These statistics which monitor local planning authorities development control performance are now available. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:15:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/development-control-quarterly-survey-january-to-march-2013/?lang=en 2013-05-22T09:15:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/7414157/?lang=en An up-dated index of land use planning policy guidance for Wales. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/7414157/?lang=en 2013-05-20T09:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/planning-casework-17-may/?lang=en Updated information on the status of planning decisions, including call in requests, called in applications and recovered appeals is now available. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:20:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/planning-casework-17-may/?lang=en 2013-05-17T13:20:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/powys-joint-housing-land-availability-study-2012/?lang=en This report demonstrates whether this local planning authority has sufficient land that is available, or will become available, for a five-year supply of land for housing. Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/powys-joint-housing-land-availability-study-2012/?lang=en 2013-05-16T09:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/review-of-regional-technical-statements-for-aggregates/?lang=en Review of Regional Technical Statements, clarification of the role of the Working Parties and status of the Regional Technical Statements. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:45:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/review-of-regional-technical-statements-for-aggregates/?lang=en 2013-05-15T10:45:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/vale-of-glamorgan-joint-housing-land-availability-study-2012/?lang=en This report replaces the previous Vale of Glamorgan study of 2011. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:30:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/vale-of-glamorgan-joint-housing-land-availability-study-2012/?lang=en 2013-05-14T08:30:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/planning-casework-10-may/?lang=en Updated information on the status of planning decisions, including call in requests, called in applications and recovered appeals is now available. Fri, 10 May 2013 14:15:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/planning-casework-10-may/?lang=en 2013-05-10T14:15:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/planning-casework-3-may/?lang=en Updated information on the status of planning decisions, including call in requests, called in applications and recovered appeals is now available. Tue, 07 May 2013 07:30:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/planning-casework-3-may/?lang=en 2013-05-07T07:30:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/130429building-control-systems-consultation/?lang=en This consultation covers: Building (Approved Inspector etc) Regulations 2010, Warranty Link Rule and amendments to the Approved Document supporting regulation 7 (Materials and workmanship). Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:43:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/130429building-control-systems-consultation/?lang=en 2013-04-29T10:43:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/planning-casework-26-april/?lang=en Updated information on the status of planning decisions, including call in requests, called in applications and recovered appeals is now available. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/planning-casework-26-april/?lang=en 2013-04-26T10:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/llanishen-reservoir-decision/?lang=en The Minister has issued his decision on the appeal and applications for development. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/llanishen-reservoir-decision/?lang=en 2013-04-25T09:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/planning-casework-19-april/?lang=en Updated information on the status of planning decisions, including call in requests, called in applications and recovered appeals is now available. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/topicupdateindex/planning-casework-19-april/?lang=en 2013-04-22T08:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/121210simplifyingchanges/?lang=en A consultation has been published as part of the Welsh Government’s programme of measures to improve the planning application process in Wales. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:43:42 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/121210simplifyingchanges/?lang=en 2012-12-10T12:43:42Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/121107sustainablegrowth/?lang=en Environment Minister, John Griffiths has launched new planning policy aimed at ensuring the planning system supports the growth of the Welsh economy. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:29:02 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/121107sustainablegrowth/?lang=en 2012-11-07T11:29:02Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/121030nationalparks/?lang=en A report making 28 recommendations to improve planning services in Wales’ National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has been published. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:09:28 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/121030nationalparks/?lang=en 2012-10-30T17:09:28Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/121003planningimprovements/?lang=en The Welsh Government has outlined plans that would make it easier and quicker for businesses, schools, colleges and hospital to make improvements to their premises. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:56:15 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/121003planningimprovements/?lang=en 2012-10-03T10:56:15Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/6658073/?lang=en An easing of planning regulations will make it easier for businesses, the public sector and communities to generate energy. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:05:44 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/6658073/?lang=en 2012-09-27T14:05:44Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/190925planningreform/?lang=en The Welsh Government will publish its White Paper and draft Planning Bill in 2013, Environment Minister. John Griffiths has confirmed. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:00:22 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/190925planningreform/?lang=en 2012-09-25T15:00:22Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/120917independentreport/?lang=en An independent report setting out how the planning system in Wales could be improved has been published by the Welsh Government. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:44:12 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/120917independentreport/?lang=en 2012-09-17T13:44:12Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/6439342/?lang=en Environment Minister, John Griffiths has launched a new direction for local planning authorities (LPAs) that has been designed to speed up the planning process in Wales. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:55:52 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/6439342/?lang=en 2012-07-16T08:55:52Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/120530newguidance/?lang=en New guidance aimed at helping to reduce the time it takes to deal with planning applications has been launched by Environment Minister, John Griffiths. Thu, 31 May 2012 11:36:14 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/120530newguidance/?lang=en 2012-05-31T11:36:14Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/120530lifesavingsprinklers/?lang=en Environment Minister, John Griffiths, has announced plans for all new and converted residential properties in Wales to be fitted with sprinkler systems. Wed, 30 May 2012 13:53:20 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/120530lifesavingsprinklers/?lang=en 2012-05-30T13:53:20Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/120118stronger/?lang=en The Welsh Government is working to ensure that its planning policies provide optimum support to economic development in Wales. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:02:41 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/120118stronger/?lang=en 2012-01-18T16:02:41Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/120109renewableenergy/?lang=en Work to improve the approval process for renewable energy schemes so that it better supports Wales’ transition to renewable forms of energy is progressing well Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:30:52 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2012/120109renewableenergy/?lang=en 2012-01-09T14:30:52Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2011/111229building/?lang=en Environment Minister, John Griffiths has welcomed new powers that will help to ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly construction in Wales. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:32:15 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2011/111229building/?lang=en 2011-12-29T14:32:15Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2011/111128consultation/?lang=en The Welsh Government is inviting local authorities, and other interested bodies, to respond to a consultation on revising the Supporting the Economy chapter of Planning Policy Wales. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:39:35 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2011/111128consultation/?lang=en 2011-11-28T14:39:35Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2011/111114influence/?lang=en The Welsh Government is in the process of reviewing its planning system to ensure it is much more transparent, accessible and focussed on delivery. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:51:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2011/111114influence/?lang=en 2011-11-14T15:51:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2011/111012members/?lang=en The group’s recommendations, due next summer, will form part of the evidence base for the Welsh Government’s proposed new Planning Bill. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:56:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2011/111012members/?lang=en 2011-10-12T14:56:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2011/111003advisorygroup/?lang=en The group’s recommendations will form part of the evidence base for the Welsh Government’s proposed new Planning Bill. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:05:10 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2011/111003advisorygroup/?lang=en 2011-10-03T13:05:10Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2011/110706commitment/?lang=en John Griffiths has written to interested parties to confirm the Welsh Government’s ongoing commitment to promoting onshore wind development Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:55:20 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/planning/2011/110706commitment/?lang=en 2011-07-06T10:55:20Z