All Planning & policy articles
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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.
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Moorfield Group’s Sadie Malim on investing in rental solutions
Growing demand for a wide spectrum of affordable housing is creating opportunities for investors.
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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.
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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.
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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”.
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Consultation begins on 60 Gracechurch Street redevelopment plans
Obayashi Properties UK and Sellar are seeking views on proposals for a highly sustainable office scheme.
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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.
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Second-guessing second staircases
This week, we take a closer look at the implications of new second-staircase rules for high-rise residential developments.
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Experts question the value of clarified second-staircase rules
Critics fear measures may impose onerous costs without raising safety standards.
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City Corporation gives green light for Landsec’s 20-storey London office scheme
Hill House office tower approved despite concerns it will be taller than recommended limit in corporation’s City Plan.
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Housing minister asks for time to respond to report on faltering MMC sector
Lee Rowley is under pressure to respond to findings of House of Lords inquiry into troubled sector.
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Gove rejects 12-storey hotel and energy park plan for Bucks village
Developer Adveneco had proposed an exemplar of sustainable development for the site in Dorney.
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Review concludes Homes England should focus on housing delivery and regeneration
Review has set out 10 key changes to help the organisation achieve its “core mission” of housebuilding.