Rural Planning
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
17 Sep 2024
The National Rural Conference 2024 – Rural Affordable Housing & Planning Session
The National Rural Conference 2024 is kindly: Supported by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Rural Affordable Housing & Planning Session The Speaker Presentations can...
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09 Sep 2024
RSN Hosts Key Discussion to Shape Response to NPPF Consultation
Last week, the Rural Services Network (RSN) brought together 52 rural housing and planning experts to help shape our formal response to the Government’s consultation on proposed reforms to the...
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19 Aug 2024
Connected Reality: Why UK Planning Laws Must Evolve to Meet Growing Mobile Infrastructure Needs
This week, Mobile UK the trade association that represents the four mobile network operators has launched its latest industry report ‘How Connected Are You?. The report explores public perceptions of...
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05 Aug 2024
Government Announces Reforms to Boost Housing Development
The government has unveiled a series of significant reforms aimed at accelerating housing development across the UK, addressing the pressing need for affordable homes and sustainable communities. Increased Housing Targets...
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05 Aug 2024
Challenges and Constraints in England’s Housing Supply
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) recently published a working paper on the determinants of local housing supply in England, shedding light on the underlying factors that contribute to regional...
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29 Jul 2024
A Joined-Up Planning System for Net Zero Success
The UK’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions necessitates an improved onshore planning system for renewable energy and grid infrastructure. A recent interim report, “Insights for the Decarbonised Electricity System: Journeys...
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23 Jul 2024
Unlocking Rural Potential: Insights and Reactions to the King’s Speech
Last week at the opening of parliament, The King’s Speech highlighted a series of legislative priorities aimed at addressing critical national issues. A number of these new bills hold significant...
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18 Jul 2024
RSN Chief Executive Kerry Booth Reacts to King’s Speech
It is always interesting to hear the policies outlined in the Kings Speech and see where the Government plans to focus its efforts in the coming months, however often it...
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15 Jul 2024
RSN Chief Executive, Kerry Booth Discusses Fair Funding on BBC Farming Today
We are pleased to share that this week, our Chief Executive, Kerry Booth spoke with Anna Hill on BBC’s Farming Today programme. In her segment, Kerry addressed the crucial topic...
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01 Jul 2024
NextGov: Key Asks from Rural Councils for the Next Government
In the lead-up to this week’s General Election, the future direction of rural policy is a topic of critical importance. Recently, our Chief Executive, Kerry Booth, contributed an insightful article...
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