Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Planning Policy",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Combined heat and power in the green capitol from
ENER.G, which we summarised at the time by saying "CHP technology in London will enable the UK's tallest residential building to generate its own heat and electricity on site, helping to reduce energy bills and shrink its carbon footprint".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Forticrete Anstone pitched face walling stone from
Forticrete: "Forticrete walling stone helps developers meet local planning requirements".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Federation of Master Builders (FMB)
concerning its What about existing buildings?
- take a look at What about existing buildings asks FMB
which says: "There is an urgent need to upgrade existing homes and make them more energy efficient and greener says the Federation of Master Builders".
Take a look also at the news release from PRP Architects, PRP challenge assumptions of carbon neutrality,
as well as Planning and the Environment Seminar from STATS,
and Non-entry inspection chambers in adoptable sewers from Wavin Plastics.
See also:
Ecosulis on 'Good Practice in Biodiversity Design'
(March 2007)
Ecosulis major projects selected as an example of Good Practice in the Governments 'Planning for Biodiversity and Geological Conservation - A Guide to Good Practice'
Zero carbon buildings seminars
(February 2007)
Zero carbon buildings will be discussed at one of the seminars that will run at the Homes for Good Exhibition 2007
BIFM energy position paper
(January 2007)
Facilities managers are at the forefront in ensuring that buildings are used and operated more efficiently and can help government realise its ambitions in this area
Planning Reform - opportunity or threat?
(October 2006)
Event organisers CALA Finance look at the impact of legislative reform on small and medium sized house builders
Development plans must be 'climate proofed'
(September 2006)
New regional and local development plans must be 'climate proofed' says the Town and Country Planning Association and Friends of the Earth
Non-entry inspection chambers in adoptable sewers
(August 2006)
Joint partnership between Wavin Plastics, Yorkshire Water and Miller Homes has resulted in the first UK trial of non-entry inspection chambers in adoptable sewer
Non-entry inspection chambers in adoptable sewers
(July 2006)
A joint partnership between Wavin Plastics, Yorkshire Water and Miller Homes has resulted in the first UK trial of non-entry inspection chambers in adoptable sewers
Support for planning and small scale renewables
(July 2006)
Policy to Practice Seminars announced following confirmed Government support for planning and small scale renewables
Sustainable water management in land-use planning
(June 2006)
CIRIA's new publication Sustainable water management in land-use planning (C630) provides guidance on how water-related issues may be considered within the spatial planning process
Marley Eternit launches new colour
(June 2006)
Marley Eternit is targeting developments in the South West with the launch of its new s colour, Chiltern Brown
Fire resistant Weatherboard from Marley Eternit
(June 2006)
Marley Eternit Weatherboard helps push construction boundaries
Non-entry inspection chambers in adoptable sewers
(June 2006)
Joint partnership between Wavin Plastics, Yorkshire Water and Miller Homes has resulted in the first UK trial of non-entry inspection chambers in adoptable sewers
Flood plain development control to be tightened
(May 2006)
Building on land in flood plains will come under stricter environmental control if as expected the Environment Agency is granted statutory consultee status in relation to major developments
Flooding risks of climate change
(April 2006)
Infrastructure foresight needed to face flooding risks of climate change
Maintaining momentum of infrastructure investment
(March 2006)
A Budget aimed at improving the economic climate for industry
Building industry and UK climate change programme
(March 2006)
Building industry to play major role in UK climate change programme
Drainage and Government flood risk guidelines
(December 2005)
Awareness of sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) is growing and such schemes are increasingly being incorporated, but care is needed in their implementation
'Planning and Noise' meeting
(November 2005)
'Planning and Noise' meeting organised by the Institute of Acoustics 7 December, Royal Society in London
Institute of Acoustics discuss Planning and Noise
(October 2005)
The IOA will be holding a meeting on 7 December 2005 entitled Planning and Noise - PPS 24 and related topics in anticipation of the release of the new draft guidance
Tariff for S.106 housing agreements
(August 2005)
Milton Keynes Partnership leads the way with tariff for S.106 housing agreements
Government response to housing supply report
(July 2005)
Government response to Kate Barker's housing supply report is on the way
Marley raises the roof
(February 2005)
Changes in density and style of housing, as a result of planning guidelines such as Planning Policy Guidance Note 3, Housing (PPG3), has resulted in taller buildings and in turn steeper roof pitches
Development and flood risk guidance
(February 2005)
CIRIA's new publication Development and flood risk - guidance for the construction industry (C624) sets out practical guidance in assessing flood risk as part of the development process
Land transfer for housing a vital first step
(January 2005)
The TCPA has welcomed the ODPM announcement that NHS land would be transferred to the Government to provide affordable housing, but is concerned that it doesn't go far enough
Government grants fund more clean energy projects
(January 2005)
The UK Department of Trade and Industry announced that it has awarded solarcentury a significant proportion of the funding available, for 6 solar photovoltaic projects throughout the UK
Net Gain For Construction Waste And Resources
(November 2004)
CIRIA has launched of Construction waste and resources, a new website aimed at encouraging waste reduction and improved resource productivity in the building and civil engineering sectors
Sustainability Benchmark Book Maps Future
(September 2004)
Ibstock-sponsored sustainability benchmark book maps the desirable future for the Building Industry
Regionally Administered Housing Taking Shape
(August 2004)
Kate Barker's vision of regionally administered housing and planning policies is taking shape step by step which must be a major boost for the house-building industry
News on the The Planning Policy Statement (PPS) from Town and Country Planning Association
(August 2004)
The TCPA has welcomed the Government's positive stance on renewable energy following publication of new guidance
Building On Up With Thermalite
(August 2004)
Thermalite Hi-Strength blocks are the perfect solution for multi-storey housing, having been specifically developed to meet the requirements of builders confronted new industry standards
£38b Funding Fights Constraints On Housing Supply
(July 2004)
£38 billion has been allocated to spend over the five years to tackle the housing shortage in the South of England and to boost the economic renaissance of the North
Pioneering new generation of solar homes
(April 2004)
Gusto Homes And Solarcentury are pioneering the new generation of solar homes with the first installation of new PV roof tile, C21, on a development of six new homes in Lincolnshire
Flooding: A Major Insurance Risk?
(March 2004)
SCI (Steel Construction Institute) has been investigating steel intensive solutions for the construction of new property on flood plains and the refurbishment of flood damaged property
News on the Government Planning Policy from Town and Country Planning Association
(February 2004)
The TCPA today welcomed Government indications that planning policy will allow local authorities to include policies requiring on-site renewable energy provision in development plans