All Planning articles – Page 26
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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
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NewsCountryside and Bellway submit plans for 690-home Salford development
Countryside and Bellway plan to each deliver 345 homes on Brackley Golf Course site
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NewsClarion gets green light for 1,400 homes on former chemical works site
Housing association giant to build on vacant Leeds city centre site
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News1,100-home Norwich plan revised after original scheme kicked out
Weston Homes forced into rethink after government refused to green light 20-storey tower proposal
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CommentWhy do new homes get blamed for everything?
From nutrient neutrality to pressure on local services, new housing developments are unfairly blamed for a lot of problems, argues Paul Smith
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NewsPRP-designed build-to-rent scheme approved in Stevenage
The 226-home scheme is being developed by J Group, Leo Homes and V Fund
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NewsHousebuilders hit back over £3bn levy plan
HBF says levy ‘unacceptable’ while fears voice over impact on ’innocent’ SME builders