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Monitor Planning Inspectorate 29 Jul 2026

Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Advice on Preparing Applications for Linear Projects

The Planning Inspectorate has published non-statutory advice on preparing Development Consent Order applications for linear Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. The guidance focuses on pre-application engagement, information quality and process for projects such as electric lines, pipelines, water transfer schemes, roads and railways, with the aim of reducing unresolved issues during examination and decision-making.

Planning Regulation Surveying

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Monitor Construction News 24 Jul 2026

Prosper launches £500m building safety framework

Prosper has launched a four-year, £500m framework for building safety works and services across the UK, covering consultancy, passive fire protection, active fire protection and principal contractor delivery. The framework is aimed at public sector bodies and social landlords, with regional sub-lots across England and Wales and contract awards expected in September 2026.

Building Safety Fire Safety Surveying

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Monitor Construction News 22 Jul 2026

Council has 87 per cent of building control roles vacant

Cumberland Council is relying on agency staff to keep its building control service operating, with 13 of 15 roles vacant and the function described as under significant resource pressure. The article also highlights wider staffing shortages across local authority building control, with some councils reporting backlogs and paused inspections.

Building Safety Regulation Surveying

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Monitor Place North West 21 Jul 2026

Warrington looks to commit LRF cash

Warrington Council is seeking approval to commission AECOM to advance three active travel schemes funded through the Local Regeneration Fund, with the aim of making them planning-ready and ready for delivery in 2027/28. The projects cover Burtonwood, Winwick and Culcheth, and include route improvements, community building upgrades and associated land, ecology and planning work.

Planning Surveying Regulation

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