planning

Campaigners hope precedent set by high profile Heathrow ruling could force government into a rethink over continued support for new fossil fuel projects

North Somerset Councillors voted to against plans to expand Airport's capacity from 10 to 12 million, citing environmental concerns

Campaigning climate lawyers warn they will bring legal challenges against councils who fail to demonstrate action to tackle the climate emergency

Government must give local planning authorities more power and money to enable carbon neutral buildings and infrastructure systems if UK is to meet net zero target, industry group warns

Government warns developers as Norfolk council attracts criticism for cliff-face nets which prevent birds from nesting

Derelict and vacant land could be used to regenerate towns and cities, while minimising environmental impacts

Druridge Bay project makes mockery of UK's goal to phase out coal by 2025, say critics

Welsh Government's new Planning Policy sets stringent limits on new fossil fuel extraction but promotes renewables and EV charge points

Opponents say revised definition of fracking will allow energy firms to bypass planning rules

Planning Inspectorate closes Miller Argent's appeal against decision to block Nant Llesg coal mine expansion