More Comment – Page 32
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CommentWhy fitting sprinklers to medium rise residential buildings makes sense
A revised British Standard will bring clarity to integrating sprinklers into mixed use residential buildings
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CommentThe Infrastructure Levy won’t fund homes where need is greatest
Collecting and distributing IL revenue nationally will ensure fairer and better outcomes
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CommentThe proposed Infrastructure Levy is missing critical detail
The government has promised a more streamlined and fair system. But will it deliver better outcomes?
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CommentTackling the social housing employment gap
Many social housing residents have poor employment prospects. Housing associations are well placed to help
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CommentHow well has the industry adapted to the new normal?
The pandemic started six months ago and has prompted radical change to the way we do business
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CommentThe methods for allocating local housing targets need to be fixed
The formulas for calculating housing need produce some strange results. Planning reform promises a better way
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CommentNet zero carbon homes: Is hydrogen the solution?
Moving over to a hydrogen economy is a major strategic decision that needs to be made soon
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CommentWhat is is the best way of measuring a home’s energy efficiency?
Debate rages about the relative merits of SAP versus Passivhaus. A new research project suggests there is very little difference
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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