All Comment articles – Page 17
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CommentPlanning overhaul will merely entrench the ‘no development’ status quo
The government’s proposed new national planning policy fails to provide for an adequate supply of homes and is a dereliction of duty, writes Paul Smith
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CommentProspects for mortgage lending on cladding blocks have improved but questions remain
True confidence in the flat sales market is still a way off despite new approach from lenders argues Charmaine McQueen-Prince
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CommentHow to prepare safety cases for residential buildings
Adelard shares its approach to building safety case assurances
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CommentWhat should a new ‘school of place’ look like?
Michael Gove’s backing for a new architecture school has drawn criticism but Ben Derbyshire believes it could also offer opportunities. Here he looks at what should be on its curriculum
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CommentGove’s retreat into nimbyism spells political trouble for the Tories
The pre-Christmas consultation on reforms to national planning policy will lead councils to plan for fewer homes - and contributes to the sense that the government has all but given up on helping those not yet on the housing ladder, writes Joey Gardiner
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CommentChanging the building safety culture
Rebuilding loss of trust following Grenfell is crucial for the construction sector and signing up to the non-profit Building A Safer Future’s charter is a good step towards this, writes David Thomas
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CommentHow will housebuilding fare in the economic slowdown?
Richard Jones explains the findings of Arcadis’ recent market report and what they may indicate for residential development in 2023
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CommentTime to focus on insulation carbon trade-offs to tackle our leaky homes
As the government prepares a plan to deliver its latest carbon budget, Chris Brown discusses the options for insulation of our housing stock
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CommentPlanning does not need to be so divisive
’Co-creation’ of schemes, with communities playing a part, can be a real solution to bringing forward development that everybody can get behind, writes Robin Shepherd
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CommentHousing and homeownership will be centre stage at the next general election
Economic and political turmoil means old electoral certainties are fading and housing is likely to play a key role, writes Paul Hackett
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CommentBuilding 300,000 homes a year need not damage net zero hopes
Alice Davidson argues for a change in planning strategy to help housebuilders build sustainable homes
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CommentKey tips on delivering an effective retrofit programme
As the cold weather bites, Fiona Fletcher-Smith gives some pointers for how housing providers can effectively improve the energy efficiency of their stock
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CommentThe Gove who stole Christmas: why planning backdown will have a huge impact
The housing secretary’s latest proposed planning reforms will lead to further delays and fewer homes, writes Paul Smith
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CommentFuel poverty and the leakiest homes in Europe: how we can do more
On Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, Annie Owens argues housing developers and ministers must recognise the role they can play in delivering warm and dry homes
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CommentOur leaders must stop weaponising targets and set a proper vision for planning
While politicians flip-flop over housing targets and their electoral implications, the housing system is failing people, writes Fiona Sibley
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CommentStrategic planning is crucial for squeezed affordable housing providers
Mergers? Joint venture partnerships? Stock rationalisation? as housing associations face huge financial pressure, Gemma Bell looks at the options available to providers
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CommentThe best thing about the autumn statement was that it said little about planning
The silence around planning reform last week might just indicate that it will actually happen, writes Paul Smith
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CommentTragedy underlines the need to address systemic failings in our housing system
The shocking death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak has been described as a “defining moment” for the housing sector. David Orr argues the tragedy shows the need to fix deep-rooted problems in housing
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CommentHousing associations face tough choices as belts tighten
While there were several plus-points in last week’s autumn statement, associations and their residents are still in for a rough ride over the next two years, writes Paul Hackett
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CommentGove’s return could mean a fight with housebuilders is on the cards
The re-appointment of Michael Gove as housing secretary is likely to mean the return of fraught discussions with the industry about building safety costs, writes Joey Gardiner