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EU Consultation on Reduced Rates of VAT
The framework of VAT rates is set by the EU. There are a number of areas in which member states are allowed (but not obliged) to set reduced VAT rates (of 5% or more). The EU wishes to rationalise this, and a consultation suggests reduced rates for...
[Policy Work/Consultation responses] - [Updated - May 13th, 2008]
The Draft Publication "A Charter for English Heritage Planning and Development Advisory Services"
This draft Charter which governs how EH manages its role in the development consent process. We are very concerned that its checklist of items applicants should provide with planning and listed building consent applications will increase the tendency...
[Policy Work/Consultation responses] - [Updated - April 28th, 2008]
The Wales Spatial Plan 2008 Update
CLA Wales has responded to the Assembly's consultation - Wales Spatial Plan 2008 Update.
[Policy Work/Consultation responses] - [Updated - April 28th, 2008]
Distributed Energy - Initial Proposals for more Flexible Market and Licensing Arrangements
The key arguments we make lie in relation to the regulation of the Distribution Network Operators, which we regard as needing thorough reform in order to deliver distributed energy going forward. In particular, we suggest new obligations to ensure that...
[Policy Work/Consultation responses] - [Updated - April 9th, 2008]
PAS 2050 - Specification for the Assessment of the Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Goods and Services
Our expertise lies in calculating the emissions of agricultural raw materials, so it is this section that we focus on in responding to this consultation paper. Our concerns are principally that the emissions that occur on-farm when producing crops, milk...
[Policy Work/Consultation responses] - [Updated - April 7th, 2008]
Heat Call for Evidence
The CLA was pleased to respond to the long awaited consultation on possible support measures for renewable heat, again repeating the Association's call for a renewable heat obligation to provide a long term stable incentive for investment in renewable...
[Policy Work/Consultation responses] - [April 7th, 2008]
The Pitt Review - Learning Lessons from the 2007 Floods
We support the urgent recommendations and the interim conclusions contained in the report. However, we are disappointed with the apparent lack of focus on the underlying causes of the floods and also hope that further lessons will be learnt by studying...
[Policy Work/Consultation responses] - [Updated - April 2nd, 2008]
Sharing Costs and Responsibilities for Animal Disease
The CLA has participated fully in debates on this issue and has submitted a comprehensive response to the Government's consultation. In essence we consider that real, 50:50 shared decision-making between Industry and Government on animal disease control...
[Policy Work/Consultation responses] - [Updated - March 31st, 2008]
Planning Policy Statement 4: Planning for Economic Development
This document sets out the CLA’s response to draft PPS4 Planning for Sustainable Economic Development.
[Policy Work/Consultation responses] - [Updated - March 17th, 2008]
Strategic Direction Refresh 2008-13
The CLA has responded to a consultation to influence Natural England's future direction during 2008-13. All aspects of Natural England's remit including planning, climate change adaptation & mitigation, wildlife management, access & the...
[Policy Work/Consultation responses] - [Updated - March 12th, 2008]