Portas and Planning Apr 2012
An article in The Grocer analyses the impact of the Government's response to the Portas Review and the NPPF on retail, particularly supermarkets.

Commons Library Note - Town Centres Apr 2012
A recent House of Commons library note summarises the debate over the way that the planning system protects retailers in the town centre by restricting supermarkets

Government Portas Response Mar 2012
The Goverment response to the Portas Review of the future of the High Street has been published, alongside a package of measures announced by CLG

National Planning Policy Framework Mar 2012
The final NPPF was published and took effect on 27th March. See in particular section 2 on pages 7-9 which represents a significant change since the initial draft.

DCLG Statistics Plan Mar 2012
Following last year's consultation, DCLG have now published a Statistics Plan for 2011/12. Most relevant statistical products are to transfer to VOA.  

Town Centre Neighbourhood Planning Pilots Feb 2012
Draft Town Strategies have been produced by pilot neighbourhood forums in four Cheshire towns. These are included in the draft Local Plan for Cheshire East Council which is now undergoing consultation. 

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