Housing
How to respond to Planning Applications
Updated guidance for the public on how to respond to planning applications has been published by CPRE, The Countryside...
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SPS News – December/ January campaign bulletin
Our latest bulletin includes news on: a disappointing appeal decision for a commercial solar farm close to important heritage...
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Bring me sunshine! – back the Sunshine Bill
Rooftop solar is finally coming to Parliament. The Sunshine Bill could make solar panelsmandatory on all new homes –...
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New housing targets – buckle up, it’s going to get bumpy
The launch of the revised NPPF affirms the drive to grow the economy with a further target of 1.5...
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SPS hosts retrofit workshop: Retro-Fit for the Future
Our one day workshop on upgrading building performance in traditional buildings was held at Haughley Park Barn on Tuesday....
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SPS news – June 2024 campaign bulletin
Suffolk’s energy infrastructure The statutory public consultation exercise on the Norwich to Tilbury pylon line has been delayed until...
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SPS news – March 2024 campaign bulletin
This month’s bulletin includes heritage news from around the county including Lowestoft fishing heritage saved from demolition; fight to...
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More planners, better plans. More builders, better homes.
SPS Director, Fiona Cairns on how the planning system can be unblocked without ignoring the views of communities.
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SPS calls for long term, joined up approach to flood risk
Our county’s response to the growing frequency of extreme weather events such as the recent flooding incidents, must be...
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SPS news – August campaign bulletin
This month’s round-up: including our support for the Belle Vue House proposals in Sudbury, the Norwich to Tilbury pylons...
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SPS news – June 2023 campaign bulletin
This month’s round-up: The risk posed by National Development Management Policies – can government impose top-down planning policies on...
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SPS news – read our latest campaign bulletin
This month’s round up including: our views on plans for nearly 70 additional new dwellings on the Shotley peninsula...
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