All Planning & policy articles
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The London Eye to remain on South Bank as permanent fixture
The decision was made during a council Planning Applications Committee meeting earlier this week.
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What do last week’s election results mean for property?
The results of the local and regional elections not only reflect the political mood of the country, they give a steer for more specific opportunities for developers.
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Lewes council in special measures over poor planning performance
The notice means all major planning applications submitted to the council will go directly to central government.
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Gove slams Peabody after four severe maladministration findings
In third letter this year to Peabody, housing secretary says its complaint handling “fell significantly below the standard residents should expect”.
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Labour gains metro mayors but Houchen wins Tees Valley
The Conservatives have loast almost 500 council seats, with Labour winning several new metro mayors.
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New CPO powers for councils “shows desperation” in Tory housing policy
Federation of Master Builders boss Brian Berry said the government was “taking Labour policy to rectify failures in their own policy to deliver homes”.
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Section 21 delay an ‘essential practical step’, say experts
Industry commentators argue the government is right to assess the county court system before abolishing no-fault evictions.
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Tory MPs threaten to rebel unless ground rents are scrapped
The MPs said many of their constituents are being severely impacted by the cost of living crisis.
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Policy Exchange proposes new planning framework for high-rise buidlings
The Tall Buildings Policy would be a voluntary framework that local authorities would need to consider for planning applications over 60m in height.
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DLUHC gives local authorities new CPO powers to buy cheaper land
Councils will be able to purchase land for development via compulsory purchase orders.
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Gove overturns refusal of Muller’s 160-home Cheshire scheme on appeal
Cheshire East Council previously rejected the scheme on the grounds that it would not create a high quality, sustainable or beautiful place
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M&S store demolition case highlights the need for clearer policy
Barrister Russell Harris KC talks about how M&S won its appeal against refusal of plans for its Marble Arch store and why the redevelopment may go ahead.
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LPA urges next London mayor to ease planning constraints
The organisation has said London needs to “jump-start the economy” to assert itself as a world-leading destination for investment.
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MP claims councils lack funding to fight unwanted developments at appeal
Matt Western, MP for Warwick & Leamington, told the House of Commons ”funding cuts” were skewing planning in favour of developers.
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Labour claims delay on no-fault eviction ban “makes mockery” of Conservative promises
Minister said assessment of county court system must be published before ban could be enforced.
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By the way: Peter Bill on Julian Richer’s book on fixing the housing crisis
A signed copy of Julian Richer’s ‘Our Housing Disaster – And What We Can Do About It’ plops through the letterbox, the envelope addressed by the man himself.
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Ground Rents Income Fund slams government leaseholder reforms over 25% valuation fall
The fund told shareholders that the potential outcome of government legislative change “remains uncertain”.
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Leaseholders set to pay ground rents for 20 more years as reforms diluted
Annual charges on leaseholders look set to be capped at £250.
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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”.
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Forsters’ partner Du Croz on the slow path to planning reform
Government has hiked fees and proposed local authorities return money when they underperform.