I agree that the individual is essentially a red herring here, especially as there are no convictions (though perhaps there is argument about how the 'human smuggler' case was withdrawn.) T… (View Post)

AIUI that's basically a legal requirement - which the Labour Govt has sharply tightened up on. In the past it became mired in local politics. One thing an in-place local plan does is undermine m… (View Post)

Coming soon to a street near you :smile: An extra storey or two is now (in principle) permitted development (Class AA). 1930s sprawl not included. AI: The new permitted development right allowing for… (View Post)

There are various problems with that. One is that Local Authorities, perhaps with a few exceptions, do not have the capacity to manage it. And giving more responsibilities without the ability to meet… (View Post)

We have quite major developments starting here in Ashfield, including a continuation of building more Council Houses that have been a thing for several years. They are trying to build on several area… (View Post)