fromIrish Independent1 week agoPaul Reid to head up new planning body replacing An Bord PleanalaThe introduction of mandatory statutory timelines for planning decisions aims to streamline the process and improve accountability within the new planning body in Ireland.Renovation
UK politicsfromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoEnglish and Welsh councils to have greater powers to seize land for affordable housingLocal authorities in England and Wales gain powers to seize land for affordable housing without central government approval.