Professional analysis – Page 2
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ProfessionalSpurs result flags up venues’ residential neighbour disputes
Issues of noise, nuisance and light can land in court if the interests of all parties are not taken into account.
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ProfessionalDelays to government reforms have left developers in limbo
Industry clamours for certainty as range of proposed legislative changes are delayed, amended or scrapped.
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ProfessionalPlanners caught in the crosshairs of 15-minute-city opposition
Politicisation of planning puts 15-minute urban living concept at centre of protests and conspiracy theories.
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ProfessionalURW cuts down onsite waste with sustainability measures
The shopping centre operator’s new sustainability strategy is also driving its investment decision-making.
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ProfessionalLimiting the impact of insolvency
Construction has been blighted by insolvency of late. In the year to August 2023, the number of construction firms entering insolvency reached 4,263, the highest number of any sector in England and Wales, according to the Insolvency Service.
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ProfessionalWales takes steps to prevent Airbnbs from pricing out locals
Government uses the carrot of grants for long-term-let landlords and stick of tighter regulation on holiday homes.
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ProfessionalWhy digitising processes are vital to help decarbonise developments
Accelerating the adoption of tech can help developers improve the efficiency of the UK’s built environment.
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ProfessionalCould the UK adopt Norway’s digital conveyancing model?
A new government steering group will look at how to innovate the process of buying and selling property.
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ProfessionalGood lighting decisions are key in effective placemaking
Designing spaces with people in mind means prioritising wellbeing and safety alongside sustainability.
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ProfessionalResponsible Actors Scheme faces implementation hurdle
Industry raises concerns over compliance and affordability as Building Safety Act measures come into law.
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ProfessionalWill RAAC scandal reach same proportions as cladding crisis?
As with cladding, the material’s widespread use raises complex issues of liability and who will foot the repair bill.
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ProfessionalNutrient neutrality scrapped to unlock new housebuilding
Experts debate whether government measures to boost development ignore the issue of river pollution.
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ProfessionalNew scheme consultations require greater engagement
For communities and developers, improving local interaction over proposed developments is imperative.
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InsightSupreme Court’s CPO decision may have ‘far-reaching’ impact
The judgment could affect the amount of compensation landowners can receive when subjected to a CPO.
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NewsExperts call for Crooked House to be restored to former glory
‘Iconic’ pub demolished following a fire could be rebuilt in a similar way to the Carlton Tavern in Maida Vale.
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InsightLogistics suppliers held back from decarbonising estates
Outdated regulation, complex leasing arrangements and less sturdy stock are hindering solar-supply plans.
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NewsEAC begins inquiry into heat resilience of built environment
Inquiry will highlight the problems facing the UK’s homes and workplaces amid ever-increasing temperatures.
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NewsCambridge housing inequality highlights national problems
Experts say government’s planning and strategic aims are failing to dovetail with city’s local political reality.
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ProfessionalHomes England put under the microscope amid new review
Wide-reaching review of the body’s operations will assess whether it is meeting targets set by government.
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ProfessionalProposed Placemaking Matrix raises concerns over viability
Ofsted-style ratings for new schemes could burden developers and clash with current planning regulations.
