Expert analysis, commentary on Regulation 19, SoCG, site selection, etc.
The Pigeon Proposal Is Back – And It’s Still All Wrong. Earlier this year, developers Pigeon Investment Management had their controversial plans for a huge new industrial estate — Strategic Growth Site 16b — rejected. The application was widely criticised as unsustainable, unjustified, and deeply damaging to local communities and the environment. But now, they’re…
Local Plan to Be Submitted — But Are Chelmsford’s Residents Being Ignored? This version includes amendments requested by Chelmsford City Council. Sections that have been modified for accuracy or clarification are shown in square brackets [ ]. On 26 June 2025, Chelmsford City Council’s Policy Board will meet to ratify [removed on the request of…
Biodiversity Net Gain: a look at this emerging policy A Policy with Promise — and Pitfalls Biodiversity Net Gain (known as BNG) is an emerging policy and a system now legally required in England for most new developments. While BNG has been heralded by developers and environmentalists alike as a progressive planning tool, it would…