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Outcome of Welsh Government consultation on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps.
The Home Office has issued proposals to relax licensing hours in England and Wales, if England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland reach the semi finals of the world cup in July 2026.
by Rebecca Hogg
Transport Scotland have published a new Transport Noise Action Plan for 2025 – 2028.
The government are inviting views and evidence on proposals for a review of the licensing system which focuses on pubs, restaurants, clubs, music and entertainment venues licensed under the Licensing
The Scottish Government are consulting on potential amendments to permitted development rights intended to simplify planning processes and encourage new home provision in cities and rural areas.
In responding to the govenment consultation on revisions to national policy statements for energy infrastructure, the IOA consider "the proposed changes to the NPSs look to promote good practice....
This week a consultation on changes to Permitted Development Rights in England has been published, which includes proposed changes to planning rules around air source heat pumps (ASHP), and home...
A review of air source heat pump (ASHP) noise emissions and current permitted development regulations (PDR) and guidance has been published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DENSZ).
The Institute has submitted a response to the Government’s consultation on the draft revised NPPF, based on feedback received at a workshop for members.
The IOA has responded to the Microgeneration Certification Council (MCS) consultation on the MCS 020 Planning Standard for Permitted Development Installations of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP).
The Microgeneration Certification Council (MCS) are consulting on the MCS 020 Planning Standard for Permitted Development Installations of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)