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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Rics presents planning report on localism  Commercial and residential property conveyancing are both expected to be impacted heavily by the government's new localism approach. As the localism bill is prepared, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has laid out its ideas on how the government should approach the issue of planning. The organisation notes that any changes to planning should have at their heart a "clear vision" for stimulating economic growth and promoting sustainability. Rics also says that before any legislation is passed, the government should issue more guidance and information for the planning sector in order to ease the transition. A balance needs to be found between greater local involvement and planning around centres of employment for long-term growth, the organisation adds. Faraz Baber from Rics commented: "This report provides a timely stock take of some of the key opportunities and challenges that property professionals and local authorities face in the localist context." John Newton, head of real estate at Lamport Bassitt, said: "The political inspiration behind localism is clear enough. However, in the planning context, this naturally assumes that a great deal of work and organisation has to be done at the local level, all of which has to be properly resourced. "While localism will provide opportunities for many communities, it is not clear how well, or quickly, these opportunities will be taken, and there must be a danger that local initiatives will be hijacked by local pressure groups or produce confusion." Meanwhile, the Law Society has warned of confusion in the planning sector resulting from the localism bill if certain key amendments are not made. Posted by Gaby Hamerton 
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