All articles by Paul Smith – Page 2
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The latest housing delivery test figures show our planning system isn’t working
Annual government figures showing homes delivered by local authority reveal some of the key barriers to delivery and it is time for change, argues Paul Smith
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Let’s try and stick with a housing minister for enough time to effect change
if the government was serious about housing it would resist the temptation to keep chopping and changing who is in the ministerial role, argues Paul Smith
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How do we make our towns and cities denser?
Densification of housing can drive productivity and growth in our suburbs, argues Paul Smith
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Myths and half-truths are plaguing the debate about planning reform
Those opposed to government proposals are exploiting a natural nervousness about change, says Paul Smith, but this is no developers’ charter
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‘Use it or lose it’ threat is built on shaky foundations
Proposals to force developers to speed up housing build rates are based on a false premise. They are likely to make the problem worse, says Paul Smith
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Government must hold its nerve on the Planning Bill
The proposed reforms are an opportunity to produce a cost-effective and more predictable system that delivers better outcomes and maintains public involvement, says Paul Smith
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What the metro mayor elections tell us about the state of the housing crisis
Campaigning focuses on simplified messages about development, but politicians should be brave enough to explain the benefits of housebuilding, says Paul Smith
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Rise of the YIMBY brings hope for the next generation
Young people suffering the worst effects of the housing crisis are increasingly fed-up with home-owning older people making decisions on their behalf, Paul Smith writes
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Robert Jenrick’s secret plan to solve the housing crisis
The rhetoric around street trees distracts from the real intent behind the government’s new design code, says Paul Smith
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With the right controls, expanding development rights could save town centres
Allowing buildings in Class E to convert to residential use would be entirely sensible if properly managed, says Strategic Land Group’s Paul Smith
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True democracy in planning means listening to everyone - not just objectors
Reforming the planning system could finally broaden the range of people who respond to public consultations, argues Paul Smith
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Regional devolution could help deliver new homes more effectively
A streamlined system of local government would mean more flexibility and fewer disputes in the planning process, says Paul Smith
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Why 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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The 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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The 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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Why 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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What 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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Now is the time to build the homes that people really want
Demand for bigger homes with gardens means more land needs to be made available
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The pandemic should make us reassess how we perceive new development
Insisting councils maintain a five year land supply won’t result in the countryside being concreted over
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Why lockdown should be the catalyst for planning reform
Too many people are locked down inside tiny homes because of planning system failure
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