All Comment articles – Page 31
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CommentUncertainty lingers behind the big promises of First Homes
The discounted first time buyer scheme could have unintended consequences for the rental sector
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CommentGetting design codes right will take time, resource and patience
Local development strategies are already being successfully used by councils with useful lessons for planning reformers
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CommentPlanning reform: For and against
White paper taskforce expert Chris Katkowski says the reforms will simplify planning while TCPA chair Mary Parsons thinks it will reduce democratic oversight
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CommentThe planning white paper has three big flaws
The reforms will stymie social housing delivery and local democracy without increasing the supply of new homes
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CommentA planning committee member on the planning reforms
Sachin Shah says the white paper has some good ideas but will neuter local democracy
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CommentWhy the planning reforms will promote better quality development
The proposals will create a simpler, more streamlined system that will deliver the homes we need
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CommentExtending permitted development rights is a free pass for the unscrupulous
Extending permitted development flies in the face of all expert advice and reveals this government’s warped priorities
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CommentHousing associations need long term funding certainty
Ten year grant funding cycles would increase housing output and reduce costs
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CommentWhy we need the new guidance promoting active travel
Cycling infrastructure funding and a renewed focus on permeable development should help to reduce obesity
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CommentHow research is helping the industry through the pandemic
UKRI Transforming Construction is half way through its four year innovation programme. Is this a good time to revisit its funding priorities?
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CommentThe Grenfell Tower Inquiry transcripts should be mandatory reading for everyone in housing
We owe it to those who died to learn the lessons from the disaster now
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CommentThe Building Safety Bill: A big step in the right direction
Draft legislation confirms earlier proposals but could take over three years to come into force
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CommentWhat might a suburban renaissance look like?
A move away from city centres could have profound consequences for the future of urban development
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CommentUse the New Towns Act to liberate land for one million new homes
Forget planning reforms, the tools already exist to designate land for new towns and capture the uplift in development value
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CommentKeep regeneration planning local
Successful levelling up depends on giving communities a stake in managing change in their area
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CommentWhat does covid mean for the build to rent sector?
Will the desire for bigger properties and more green space mean urban rental properties become less attractive?
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CommentNew orders are driving housebuilder share price hikes
Tony Williams reflects on last week’s trading updates and the impact of the Stamp Duty holiday
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CommentHousing investment is welcome - but planning reform is the missing link
The chancellor’s schemes must be backed by a move to a “zonal” planning system, says housing association development director Jonathan Layzell
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CommentLocal plan rules should be relaxed to increase housing supply
Local plan and land supply regulations need to be adapted to suit a changing market
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CommentHow to take advantage of the building safety fund
Social landlords have until the end of this month to apply for funds to replace combustible non ACM cladding