[Image removed by sender.][Image removed by sender.] If you are unable to see this email from The Planner, please see here to view the web version [Image removed by sender. AtkinsRealis banner] [Image removed by sender. Planner Decisions digest new masthead] Tuesday 26 May 2026 HOME FEATURES OPINION NEWS JOBS Vast Peckham shopping centre redevelopment rejected
The major redevelopment of the Aylesham shopping centre in Peckham into homes has been rejected after an inspector ruled that it would harm designated and non-designated heritage assets. [Image removed by sender. Vast Peckham shopping centre redevelopment rejected] [Image removed by sender. Birketts banner] NEWS STORIES [Image removed by sender.] [Image removed by sender. Inspector agrees to affordable housing reduction] Inspector agrees to affordable housing reduction
Permission has been granted to reduce affordable housing provision at a development in north London after an inspector accepted that macroeconomic shocks had damaged the scheme’s viability. [Image removed by sender. Somerset solar farm rejected for landscape and heritage impact] Somerset solar farm rejected for landscape and heritage impact
Plans for a solar farm in Somerset have been rejected after an inspector decided its benefits did not outweigh the harm to a national landscape and designated heritage assets. [Image removed by sender. Battersea Bridge tower dismissed on spatial and design grounds] Battersea Bridge tower dismissed on spatial and design grounds
Plans for a tall building next to Battersea Bridge in London have been rejected after an inspector found it took no account of the area’s spatial hierarchy and sharply criticised its design. [Image removed by sender. Appeals round-up] Appeals round-up · London flats fail to deliver ‘heritage-led’ masterplan · Care home refused to protect community facility · Oxfordshire quarry approved [Image removed by sender. Legal round-up] Legal round-up · Restrictions would end ‘spurious’ reviews, says chancellor · Rate of judicial reviews on downward trend in Ireland · Court of Appeal considers Luton Airport DCO this week UKREIIF 2026 [Image removed by sender.] [Image removed by sender. UKREiiF day one: The mayoral revolution takes shape] UKREiiF day one: The mayoral revolution takes shape
Planner editor Simon Wicks reflects on the first day of UKREiiF: a day spent chasing metro mayors – and their dreams of regional liberation. PARTNER CONTENT [Image removed by sender.] Planning at pace: Take the survey for change
Research suggests planning delays are a particular ‘pain point’ for investors. A new survey from AtkinsRéalis aims to gather insight into causes and provide a plan for meaningful reform that gives greater certainty to investors and developers. Take the survey [Image removed by sender. Planning at pace: A survey for change] [Image removed by sender. The Planner Jobs banner] [Image removed by sender.] For the very latest jobs in planning, click here [Image removed by sender. Friday Five logo] The Friday Five 22.05.26 Jobseeking? Check out our round-up of five of the best town planning jobs advertised on Planner Jobs this week - plus a fun place-based fact to share with your colleagues. This week, we have opportunities in Rhadyr-Usk, Kirklees, Warwick, Ipswich and Stratford-upon-Avon. [Image removed by sender. Team Leader – Investment Zone Planning] Team Leader – Investment Zone Planning Location: Kirklees, West Yorkshire / hybrid Salary: £51,356 - £53,460 Expires: 9 Jun 2026 [Image removed by sender. Executive Director – Place] Executive Director – Place Location: Crewe / Macclesfield, Cheshire / hybrid Salary: £135,407 – £153,585 Expires: 31 May 2026 [Image removed by sender. Principal Planning Officer] Principal Planning Officer Location: Honiton, Devon / hybrid Salary: £52,413 - £59,615 Expires: 7 Jun 2026
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