All Planning articles – Page 25
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NewsFears Queen’s Speech means death of hoped-for planning reforms
Planners call for councils to be ”sufficiently resourced” to deliver what changes are brought forward
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NewsGove: Government not bound by 300,000-home manifesto target
Housing secretary says aiming for one target risks “making an enemy of the common good”
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NewsHBF appoints new planning director
Barratt exec Sam Stafford will replace Andrew Whitaker at the Home Builders Federation
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CommentSuperfluous and unconvincing: why the levelling up bill is a missed opportunity
The lack of depth in Michael Gove’s flagship legislation announced in the Queen’s Speech will make change difficult, argues Derek Long
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CommentThe Queen’s Speech shows the government in full retreat on planning reform
But the government could still include measures to help the system deliver more homes when the detail is brought forward, says Joey Gardiner
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NewsEnvironmental assessment shake-up included in planning reforms
Reforms included as part of levelling up agenda but no space in Queen’s Speech for stand-alone Planning Bill
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NewsCouncils not giving enough plots planning permission for self-build, stats show
The number of plots in England given planning permission fell 32% (3,954) behind that of those registering to self or custom build between October 31 2020 and the same date in 2021
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NewsInvestor Henley puts in 81-home Ebbsfleet Garden City application
Master developer of the entire quarry site Henley Camlan is enabling the development of over 6,000 homes in total at Ebbsfleet Garden city
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NewsQueen’s Speech today expected to set out planning and procurement overhaul
Industry awaits detail of government legislative priorities, including planning changes and a new procurement bill
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NewsMinister approves 1,000-home scheme on ‘Watership Down’ site
Stuart Andrew follows inspectors recommendation over Bloor Homes’ Sandleford Park scheme in Berkshire despite opposition
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CommentSolving nutrient neutrality puzzle is a key test of ministers’ housebuilding commitment
On nutrient neutrality, the government must find a way of protecting the environment while being fair to the housing development industry, argues Joey Gardiner
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NewsGove confirms plans for ‘street votes’ and local design codes in Queen’s speech
Housing secretary trails policies aimed at ‘gentle densification’ ahead of expected levelling up bill announcement tomorrow
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CommentChoices, choices, choices: ministers must decide whether they’re serious about the housing crisis
Ahead of the Queen’s Speech next Tuesday, Paul Smith suggests how ministers could best choose to improve the planning system
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In FocusLocal elections 2022: how will housing and planning issues affect voting?
Concerns over local planning and housing issues could be the deciding factor in a number of swing seats tomorrow - here are some to watch
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NewsNearly 100,000 homes now held up by nutrient neutrality rules, says HBF
February expansion of water pollution watchlist means plans for housing hit in Tees Valley, Norfolk and Cumbria
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NewsTaylor Wimpey and Homes England lodge appeal over 1,100-home scheme refusal
Planning inquiry set for August as Taylor Wimpey and Homes England say South Ribble council’s reasons were refusal were ‘unclear’
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CommentWhy increasing density is the key to healthy living in communities
Healthy living principles must be embedded in every stage of a development, argues Katja Stille
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NewsCouncils more able to refuse schemes on design grounds under new NPPF
Study shows inspectors are now backing council refusals at planning appeals
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NewsCordia Blackswan submits plans for 50-storey Brum tower
Birmingham-based developer Cordia Blackswan says tower will tallest in the city
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NewsLondon’s tower block pipeline dwindles
Applications for blocks of more than 19 storeys have fallen by a third, even though record numbers of plans approved in the last year