Case studies

Innovation in local government is about improving the lives of the people in our communities. Browse through our case studies to see the many innovative programmes councils are involved in.

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New Forest District Council: providing affordable housing through a core strategy

The Council recognises that there is a very high need for affordable housing in the Plan Area.

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Norwich City Council: Meeting the deadline for new affordable homes

Norwich City Council was set a target in 2009 of achieving a start on site for at least 100 affordable dwellings by 31 March 2011.

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Otterpool Park Garden Town

The Government has supported the proposal for a new garden town in the District, between Folkestone and Ashford, perfectly located next to Junction 11 of the M20 and Westenhanger Station. The plan is to provide long term growth for homes and jobs in the district in a high quality, landscape-led environment.

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Oxford City Council and Grosvenor: developing and NHS-healthy new town

Barton Park is a new 885 home development which is being built alongside the existing community of Barton in the North East of Oxford.

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Plan making - How is designation working in practice?

The following case studies highlight the approach taken and issues faced by LPAs which have designated a Neighbourhood Area or Neighbourhood Forum. Further case studies are planned following the series of PAS neighbourhood planning workshops.

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Planning positively through partnership - Taylor Wimpey, Oxford City Council and Oxford City Housing Association - Case study 6

This brings together case studies highlighting the huge breadth of effective partnership working taking place to deliver the new development that is needed to unlock economic growth and to deliver the homes and jobs that are needed in our towns and cities. 

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Planning positively through partnership - Ashford Borough Council, Kent - Case study 12

This brings together case studies highlighting the huge breadth of effective partnership working taking place to deliver the new development that is needed to unlock economic growth and to deliver the homes and jobs that are needed in our towns and cities. 

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Planning positively through partnership - Birmingham City Council - Case study 10

This brings together case studies highlighting the huge breadth of effective partnership working taking place to deliver the new development that is needed to unlock economic growth and to deliver the homes and jobs that are needed in our towns and cities. 

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Planning positively through partnership - Bloor Homes Limited and Central Bedfordshire Council - Case study 8

This brings together case studies highlighting the huge breadth of effective partnership working taking place to deliver the new development that is needed to unlock economic growth and to deliver the homes and jobs that are needed in our towns and cities. 

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Planning positively through partnership - Broadland District Council and Norwich City Council – case study 4

This brings together case studies highlighting the huge breadth of effective partnership working taking place to deliver the new development that is needed to unlock economic growth and to deliver the homes and jobs that are needed in our towns and cities. 

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