More Comment – Page 34
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CommentHousing must be at the heart of levelling up regional economies
The planning system should encourage housebuilding in the North and Midlands, not stymie development
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CommentThe building beautiful commission’s report is too narrow
It ignores our recommendations – which come from our customers – and proposes blanket solutions
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CommentThe Conservatives could win young people over with radical housing change
Making planning decisions by need rather than for a vocal minority would shore up support, if the government is brave enough
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CommentHow to balance building more homes with fighting the climate crisis
We need to build housing fit for the future while keeping developments viable for the industry and avoiding huge charges for residents
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CommentIt’s the end of the planning system as we know it (and I feel fine…)
Will the new government, with a strong majority, finally grasp the nettle and fundamentally reform the planning system?
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CommentThe beauty commission's advice is sound on sustainable placemaking
Who can argue against the idea that beauty is "everything that promotes a healthy and happy life"?
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CommentTime to stop building – unless it’s for the greater good
We need fewer, smaller, greener and more affordable homes that improve people’s quality of life, says Chris Brown
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CommentStop housing being treated as infrastructure’s poor relation
Give housing associations the chance to create communities, not just homes
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CommentDon’t forget: a lot of housing design is getting better
The critical CPRE audit focuses on a limited number of schemes and tells only part of the story
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CommentLocal government needs more power to create housing policy
Major change is needed to stop local needs being ignored by national planning
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CommentCommercial-to-residential PDR has failed
Many poor-quality schemes created by the policy are bad for people and put pressure on local amenities
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CommentHousebuilders must improve designs for residents
Ongoing fire and building safety concerns reveal a damaging attitude by the big players that has to change
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CommentThe growing importance of the private rented sector
The sector is due to expand exponentially – we need an environment that is fit for purpose, writes Richard Jones
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CommentWhy the UK’s housing associations point to the future of world real estate
Other sectors have a lot to learn from HAs’ expertise at securing future income streams
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CommentUrban intensification is critical - but it must be done the right way
Planning policy has to preserve and protect community interests and create development of appropriate character
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CommentRise of the review: Why we should benchmark quality in housing
Ever since Tim Berners-Lee launched the World Wide Web in 1991, the internet has turned the world on its head. With the seemingly infinite connectivity it has brought to humanity, the internet has also created new ways of doing business, driving companies to innovate or face extinction. ...
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Comment2010-19: The more things change, the more they stay the same
How the new government chooses to tackle the housing crisis remains to be seen - but the one thing we can say with certainty is that there will be change
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CommentHousing is key part of Johnson’s one-nation vision
The election result creates a real opportunity for the Conservatives to make good on their pledges. Local government reform and a housing and infrastructure agenda delivered from a regional base should help
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CommentPersimmon’s missing cavity barriers are unacceptable
Today’s review of build quality makes shocking reading, but the problem is not just with one housebuilder - this entire industry has consistently failed to tackle fire safety
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CommentWhat will Boris Johnson’s housing policy be?
Housing policy has been varied under the Conservatives and manifesto pledges are short on detail