Latest Planning & Policy News
Mayor of London gives Dagenham studios the go ahead
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has given his approval to Dagenham film studios.
Government should give local councils more say in planning – not less
The government’s aspiration to build more homes to meet Britain’s housing need is one that I, and council leaders across the country, absolutely share.
Quadrum gets go ahead for Victoria redevelopment
Investor developer Quadrum has been given the green light for a 150,000 sq ft redevelopment in Victoria.
Plans for Barnet affordable scheme submitted for approval
Plans drawn up by Barnet Homes and architect RCKa for a 100% affordable housing scheme in London have been submitted to Barnet council for approval.
Critics call for tighter regulation to prevent illicit Russian investment
Calls are mounting for tighter regulations to prevent the flow of dirty money into UK real estate, particularly from Russia, following the publication of a damning report highlighting the scale of the problem.
Planning shake-up: Five things to take away from the government’s new reforms
After months of speculation, last night housing secretary Robert Jenrick announced his radical overhaul of the planning system.
Live: Property industry reacts to planning white paper
The government has released its long-awaited planning white paper, Planning for the Future.
Green light for 5m sq ft London neighbourhood Thameside West
A new neighbourhood in Silvertown, east London, has been given the go-ahead by the Greater London Authority.
RICS recommends more MMC investment amid private housebuilding drop
RICS has recommended investing more into modern methods of construction (MMC) and introducing amberfield as a new land classification amid the first drop in private housebuilding for seven years.
Homes ombudsman to launch in early 2021
New code of practice targeting poor workmanship will apply to all housebuilders.
