Latest Planning & Policy News
Labour unveils its five ‘golden rules’ for grey belt development
The BPF said the new rules were a welcome step and added to the ”raft of reforms needed to boost housing”.
Moorfield Group’s Sadie Malim on investing in rental solutions
Growing demand for a wide spectrum of affordable housing is creating opportunities for investors.
Q&A: Homes England CEO Denton on shifting focus towards regeneration
Chief executive Peter Denton talks about the agency’s response to a DLUHC review and its new five-year strategic plan.
Forsters’ partner Du Croz on the slow path to planning reform
Government has hiked fees and proposed local authorities return money when they underperform.
Gove issues Section 31 order to put London Wall West scheme on hold
Under Section 31, City Corporation cannot approve the development without secretary of state Michael Gove’s authorisation.
High Court allows judicial review of Gove’s policy to limit green homes standards
Campaign groups have warned of a “policy disaster” that will ”discourage building homes to a higher standard”.
Failure to enact no-fault eviction ban has put 80,000 households at risk of homelessness, charity reports
Charity Homeless Link has called on government to pass the Renters Reform Bill following five years of inaction.
Consultation begins on 60 Gracechurch Street redevelopment plans
Obayashi Properties UK and Sellar are seeking views on proposals for a highly sustainable office scheme.
Experts question the value of clarified second-staircase rules
Critics fear measures may impose onerous costs without raising safety standards.
Second-guessing second staircases
This week, we take a closer look at the implications of new second-staircase rules for high-rise residential developments.
