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10 December 2012

Consultation opens on simplifying changes to existing planning permission

A consultation has been published as part of the Welsh Government’s programme of measures to improve the planning application process in Wales.

07 November 2012

Minister launches new planning policy to ensure sustainable growth for Wales' economy

Environment Minister, John Griffiths has launched new planning policy aimed at ensuring the planning system supports the growth of the Welsh economy.

30 October 2012

Report recommends improvements to planning in National Parks and Areas of Outstanding National Beauty

A report making 28 recommendations to improve planning services in Wales’ National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has been published.

03 October 2012

Planning improvements set to benefit businesses, schools and hospitals

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.

27 September 2012

Simplified planning encourages organisations to generate energy

An easing of planning regulations will make it easier for businesses, the public sector and communities to generate energy.

25 September 2012

Wales continues its road to planning reform

The Welsh Government will publish its White Paper and draft Planning Bill in 2013, Environment Minister. John Griffiths has confirmed.

17 September 2012

Independent report recommends improvements to planning in Wales

An independent report setting out how the planning system in Wales could be improved has been published by the Welsh Government.

16 July 2012

Minister announces another step to streamline the planning system

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.

31 May 2012

New guidance to help speed up planning in Wales

New guidance aimed at helping to reduce the time it takes to deal with planning applications has been launched by Environment Minister, John Griffiths.

30 May 2012

Life saving sprinklers in all new Welsh homes from 2013

Environment Minister, John Griffiths, has announced plans for all new and converted residential properties in Wales to be fitted with sprinkler systems.

18 January 2012

Planning for a stronger Welsh economy

The Welsh Government is working to ensure that its planning policies provide optimum support to economic development in Wales.

09 January 2012

Planning system must support renewable energy ambitions says Minister

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

29 December 2011

New powers will help to drive up building standards in Welsh homes

Environment Minister, John Griffiths has welcomed new powers that will help to ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly construction in Wales.

28 November 2011

Planning consultation launched to support economy

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.