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Latest Planning & Policy News
Michael Gove intervenes on Sadiq Khan’s rejection of the MSG Sphere in Stratford
Housing secretary Michael Gove has ordered a six week pause to determine whether he should have the final say on proposals for the MSG Sphere in Stratford, east London, after mayor of London Sadiq Khan rejected controversial plans for the Las Vegas-style entertainment venue.
Has the promise of planning reform failed to materialise?
The UK’s planning crisis addressed in last week’s Autumn Statement has been criticised as ‘headline-grabbing’.
DLUHC allocates £150m to create over 1,200 homes for rough sleepers
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has announced it will allocate £150m to support the development of 1,230 homes for rough sleepers.
Countryside ‘extremely disappointed’ by deferral of Cheshire contaminated land vote
Countryside Partnerships said it was “extremely disappointed” after Cheshire East Council deferred a vote on granting the developer retrospective planning permission for 263 mostly occupied homes in Crewe due to fears of land contamination.
Forgotten but not gone: what’s not in the Autumn Statement
Every Budget or Autumn Statement is notable for the measures not announced as much as those presented at the despatch box.
Housing experts express frustration over absence of stamp duty in Autumn Statement
The housing industry has voiced disappointment that chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement failed to introduce any changes to stamp duty as he unveiled a number of measures affecting the sector.
Chancellor announces £4.3bn small business rates support package
The chancellor’s Autumn Statement has unveiled a business rates support package worth £4.3bn over the next five years to help high streets and small businesses.
Autumn Statement: Hunt ‘gives with one hand, takes with another’ with planning and business rates changes
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement provided a mixed bag for the property industry with the announcement of premium planning services and a freeze to the business rates multiplier among the measures likely to have the most significant impact.
MPs to investigate impact of built environment and planning on children’s wellbeing
Senior MPs have launched an inquiry aimed at exploring the impact of the built environment on children and young people’s health and wellbeing.
Wandsworth Council blocks Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis Club expansion plans
Wandsworth Council has unanimously rejected plans to nearly triple the size the Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis Club grounds following a comprehensive campaign against the scheme.
