All Planning articles – Page 7
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Gove’s simplification of plan-making won’t remove political barriers to development
The housing secretary this week announced proposals to make the local plan system more simple. However, Paul Smith argues the problems go beyond technical processes.
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Government proposes three-check system for local plans
Consultation paper published outlining Gove’s proposals to speed up and simplify local plans
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Green light for final elements of Olympic village development
Build-to-rent developer Get Living gets planning approval for three new buildings
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Yet another planning consultation will hit delivery further, housebuilders warn
Gove’s latest announcement creates uncertainty and gives councils another excuse to pause local plans, says the Home Builders Federation
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Gove lowers proposed second staircase threshold to 18m
Introduction of policy in London earlier this year saw host of schemes shelved
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Parliamentarians launch review of how to improve section 106 system
New inquiry focusing on improving existing system of developer contributions not government’s planned Infrastructure Levy
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Revised £1bn Richmond housing scheme gets green-light from council after Khan rejection
Mayor of London refused 1,000-home scheme in 2021 due to low levels of afffordable housing
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Weston founder predicts 40% national housebuilding drop
Bob Weston predicts steep fall in output over the next 12 months
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Cambridge ‘not consulted’ on 250,000-home growth plan
Sunday Times says University city earmarked by DLUHC for ‘Silicon Valley’-style expansion
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Prime minister and Gove working on new nutrients crisis plan
Possible amendments to Levelling Up Bill could allow building work to start on the basis of future improvements
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Scheme to ban fire safety laggard developers comes into force
Gove brings regulations for ‘Responsible Actors Scheme’ into effect ahead of summer launch
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Ladder of engagement: why we must aim for true citizen partnership in planning
The government is working with 45 local planning authorities to pilot online communication methods around planning. Ben Derbyshire explains why he is hopeful of positive change.
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Government delays planning policy reforms
Michael Gove signals new NPPF rules won’t be introduced until the autumn
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MP brands Environment Agency's uncertainty on nutrients crisis ‘unacceptable’
Former housing secratary says lack of Environment Agency timeframe to sort nutrient neutrality requires urgent government action
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Tributes paid to ‘remarkable’ Lord Bob Kerslake following death
Former head of civil service dies from cancer
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Combined authorities to oversee Labour green belt release, says Nandy
Shadow housing secretary says development corporations would get a role in building homes on former green belt land
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Green light for 1,500 homes in Hertfordshire town centre
Sovereign Centros and Peveril Securities to build new garden village and town centre in Cheshunt
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Ministers must do more to provide certainty around planning
With planning consents at an all-time low government must make it easier for housebuilders to map out development, argues Paul Smith
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Government insists SMEs are ‘indispensable’ after AC Lloyd closure
DLUHC spokesperson says planning reforms will help smaller housebuilders in wake of decision to shut by firm affected by scheme ’call in’
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SME housebuilder behind called-in scheme shuts up shop
Developer AC Lloyd Group closes housebuilding operations in wake of Michael Gove’s decision to call in 200-home project