Tag Archives: Design

Pig-ugly thinking

Posted on Thursday December 6th 2012 by Matthew Plummer

watch?v=OVxtQkyd91k I’m reluctant to admit it, but it took me a few days to build up the courage to watch Nick Boles’ planning piece on Wednesday’s Newsnight. In my defence I’d read a great deal of the ensuing coverage, but … Continue reading →

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Blindly protecting the countryside is not sustainable

Posted on Monday September 3rd 2012 by Matthew Plummer

The development of our green belt and countryside areas is back on the table, as the government casts around (perhaps a little haplessly) for ways to kick new life into Plan A. I grew up in prime green belt country … Continue reading →

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