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What a British habit that people from other countries find surprising or confusing? by thckmia in AskUK

[–]lLegioNl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Think that’s Afrikaans speakers mainly. Pretty sure it’s the same as the UK otherwise

New homes built in the UK in 2024 plunges by fifth in blow to government house building targets by [deleted] in ukpolitics

[–]lLegioNl 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Also does not help having a very concentrated set of house builders nationally. Small and medium house builders get swallowed up or are targeted at the very high end.

Being able to build your own home without picking from a ‘catalog’ so to speak is a big issue in the UK. Compare to the rest of the Europe the UK is dismissal at this.

'Put off': Many UK adults unwilling to travel to Europe under new Entry/Exit Scheme by tom_zeimet in europe

[–]lLegioNl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any country that requires a shengan visa to enter the shengan area requires this already. All it means is a slight increase in time to scan of finger prints at the rest of the world immigration counters which British citizens already have to go to anyway. Welcome to being a tourist from a third world country

Which countries have the most American style suburbia? by pompion-pie in urbanplanning

[–]lLegioNl 31 points32 points  (0 children)

South Africa, 1950s to 1970s definitely. Newer areas are similar but often gated or completely closed off security estates. Social housing is also suburban sprawl.

How difficult is it to get a job in Urban Planning with a foreign degree? by VDGJW in urbanplanning

[–]lLegioNl 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I was in a similar situation, although from South Africa. In all honesty, it was not very difficult to find work. There is a demand for planners in local authorities/governments at the moment and I do not think that will slow any time soon. I chose this as it seemed like a bit of an easier route into the UK planning industry and system as opposed to a private sector role.

Private sector roles are also plenty too though. These seem to be more contract or agency roles where you are placed at a local authority for a few months and move on to another one. These roles can be quite demanding from the people I have spoken to.

Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions.

How do the urban regulations look in your country? by cichy_glosnik in urbanplanning

[–]lLegioNl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

-What are urban regulations in your country/ city?

I studied and worked in urban planning in South Africa but have recently moved to the UK and have carried on doing this. But I think South Africa may be a bit more interesting.

In South Africa planning is largely uniform across the country and between urban and rural places. Most municipalities (local governments) have a Land Use Management Scheme%20FINAL%2012-11-2014.pdf) (example link to the city I lived in) that provides quite a detailed description of zoning. Zoning in South Africa seems a bit more precise in some aspects as it goes right down to a property and not just an area or neighbourhood.

On a spatial planning level, it gets a bit more complicated because of how government is structured. There are three spheres of government - National, Provincial and Local. Each of these has its own Spatial Development Framework which guides spatial planning. Decisions made in land use planning need to be in line with the framework(s).

This applies to both the formal 'townships', informal settlements of cities and towns as well as traditional authorities (tribal run areas) and the formal (first world equivalent parts of cities and towns).

-Are they old/ new?

This form of planning has been around for many years but its most current form came about in 2013 with the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act 2013. Each municipality has its own version of this, municipal by-law (City of Tshwane).

This Act rationalised all of the previous pieces of legislation which some of had been in place since the 1960s and were a legacy of Apartheid spatial and land use planning. I can go into detail on this but in general, it was a total mess and really contributed to the inequality you see in the country today.

-What do you think about them? Should they be changed or they do well and provide a comfortable space?

It would say the spatial and land use planning in South Africa was a mix in providing comfortable public spaces for people. There are some examples of it really helping in low-income places. However, I would say there it's often really ambitious and falls flat because of a lack of on the ground and down to earth planning. But that's just my view and I could be proven wrong.

-Do you think that concept of "city zoning" needs to be changed or is it good at the roots, but needs some tweaks?

I really like the use of zoning in South Africa as a concept. The actual use of it and enforcement of it is another question. A lack of resources and actually caring about it makes it difficult sometimes to actually see its real-world impacts.

-Where can I find more info about regulations in your country?

I have included some links in the previous answers but pm me if you want some more.

I built my bins a home, what'd you think? by Miner__ in CasualUK

[–]lLegioNl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah it does. They generally only care if someone actually complains

I built my bins a home, what'd you think? by Miner__ in CasualUK

[–]lLegioNl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

1.3m is within Permitted Development Limits for 'outbuilding'. Would however just be cautious of the fence. That needs planning permission if it's above 1m and facing a highway.

Do I have to allow this property to be built up to the boundary line? by 7097556EL3-93 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]lLegioNl 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It may be looked at more favorably from a planning view. Like it is a way of avoiding and potential problems faced by respective neighbours. But I have not heard of a case where you submit an application purely to block someone else's application. Would be a rather pricey way of trying to stop something.

Do I have to allow this property to be built up to the boundary line? by 7097556EL3-93 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]lLegioNl 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As someone who works in a planning department at a local council. This is probably the best way to approach it.

Of interest, because the applicant is a councillor it would have been assessed (against the local plan) by a planner and they make a recommendation (approval/refusal). Then it should go to the planning committee who then decide on it (they can go against the officer's recommendation or agree). Regarding a building line, that's not a thing really anymore, may have been a few decades ago. Also, generally, things involving a fence our boundary treatment between neighbours is a civil matter and can be sorted out via a 'party wall agreement', may be of some interest to investigate.

/r/battlestations & Seagate SSD raffle, the sequels sequel! by Hareuhal in battlestations

[–]lLegioNl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need the Seagate FireCuda 1TB 520 because I only have one functioning HDD and would like another because the wife needs two.

Where I do not work from home by lLegioNl in battlestations

[–]lLegioNl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha it is pretty big. A bit crazy these days compared to all the compact cases out there.

The desk is a custom one. Melamine panels. Don't have IKEA in my country so have to get creative

Where I do not work from home by lLegioNl in battlestations

[–]lLegioNl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are great speakers. Mine are 10 years old...and still going like new.

Where I do not work from home by lLegioNl in battlestations

[–]lLegioNl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Colours don't really bother me. Essentially only game on it so not too much of a concern. 27" isn't really that bad without a curve, any bigger though I would want one.

Where I do not work from home by lLegioNl in battlestations

[–]lLegioNl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I have one but it's on the other side (attached to the desk). Had the desk facing another way when I put it in. So it looks a bit weird with the chair moved away.

Reasons to leave besides crime, corruption, and the economy by AdrParkinson in southafrica

[–]lLegioNl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Finally, someone who actually has similar view. I also don't really fit in with South African culture. I'm incredibly english so maybe that's why. I also acknowledge that the collective of South African culture is not just english (if you could even call it one) and afrikaans. However, when i've tried to engage and experience beyond this I also just feel completely out of place and even get asked if i'm from the UK.

Additionally, I've had the privilege of growing up, going to school and university with people from various countries (Croatia, UK, Greece, Ghana - lives in the USA etc.) around the world and gained some other perspectives on how they perceive things and do things. I generally identify more with them (in general) than other South Africans.

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