All planning articles
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NewsRegal to increase numbers of homes in proposed 24-storey block to make scheme viable
Developer plans to increase homes from 184 to 236 and sell them on the market
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CommentCompulsory purchase order changes are not a quick fix to deliver more homes
Labour’s manifesto promised to reform compulsory purchase compensation rules to improve land assembly for housing. Ian Barnett explains why this is a tricky area.
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CommentHow Cambridge embraced growth, overcame nimbyism, and built better housing
A new report reveals how Cambridge overcame barriers to growth and set a new standard for UK housing development, write Stephen Platt
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CommentNew homes shouldn’t be responsible for policy failures elsewhere
Housing delivery should not be restricted because of a lack of planning, for instance around water, argues Paul Smith
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NewsHouse of Lords committee launches inquiry into government’s ‘grey belt’ plans
Peers will examine Labour’s ‘golden rules’ for development on the green belt
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NewsLabour overturns previous government’s rejection of controversial 350-home Cockfosters scheme
TfL and Grainger plan to build four blocks on grade II-listed underground station’s car park
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NewsMore than 1,100 objections lodged against 800-home development on green belt land
Plans for a green belt development have received strong opposition due to residents’ concerns it would remove “productive farmland”
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NewsNational housing targets must be prioritised over local objections, says think tank
The Institute for Government has said the government must not compromise on national housing targets regardless of the outcome of the updated National Planning Policy Framework consultation
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NewsPlans for five new tower blocks in Manchester get green light
Developer Renaker gains approval to build 2,388 homes
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News1,300-home Westferry Printworks scheme approved for the third time
Council gives backing to Isle of Dogs development four years after it was engulfed in a political scandal
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NewsRayner sets up ‘accelerator’ team of officials to boost development on 200 stalled sites
MHLCG believes 300,000 homes can be built across large sites
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CommentHow Labour can ensure its 1.5m homes are future-proofed
Building 1.5m homes is a bold ambition, but the government must ensure they are built right, Grant Schlereth and Sue Riddlestone write
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In FocusWhat does the collapse in section 106 demand mean for housing delivery?
Housing associations have stopped bidding to buy section 106 homes in many parts of the country. Joey Gardiner asks what the implications are and how the problem can be resolved
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News‘Modest releases’ of green belt land would help deliver 300,000 homes, report finds
Report by Carter Jonas looks at how much green belt land would need to be released to increase housing stock by 6%
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NewsChurch of England gains approval for 315-home scheme
The Church of England’s property arm has secured planning permission for 315-homes on the outskirts of Falmouth. Cornwall council’s strategic planning committee resolved yesterday (Thursday) to grant outline consent to the Church Commissioners for England for a new 315-home community between Falmouth and the neighbouring town of Penryn.
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NewsCampaigners launch legal challenge against 196-home development on Bristol’s historic zoo gardens site
The Bristol Zoological Society says judicial review has “no merit” after taking independent legal advice
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NewsBirmingham City Council approves 462-home build-to-rent tower next to grade II-listed villas
Moda Living and Calthorpe Estates get approval for 37-storey scheme despite Historic England objection
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NewsGovernment plans to limit landowner profits on green belt sales
New legislation will change compulsory purchase rules
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NewsChurch of England and Durham County Council submit plans for 1,400-home scheme
Latest Church Commissioners proposals will deliver homes close to Newton Aycliffe
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CommentWill proposed planning changes help Labour to deliver more homes?
Last week was dominated by housing policy including a new towns task force and proposals to build more homes in more places including the green belt.Thomas Lane assesses what implications the proposals may have for new housing supply