All planning articles
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NewsThinktank calls for new asset class to boost housing for young professionals
Centre-right thinktank Onward proposes creating Purpose Built Young Professional Accommodation as a new asset-class with exemptions from space standards and affordable housing requirements to boost delivery for under-35s.
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In FocusWill the expected London housebuilding package rescue the stalled development industry?
With one in six housing schemes in the capital on hold and demand at rock bottom, Joey Gardiner asks whether simply reducing expectations for affordable housing will be enough to get construction going again
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NewsBromford Flagship’s plan for Norfolk estate regeneration rejected after local campaign
Opponents cheer as councillors vote down plans citing ‘uncertainty’ caused by potential CPOs
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NewsGovernment announces late-stage planning bill changes in bid to speed up housing, energy and water schemes
Ministers to be given new powers to stop councils refusing planning permission while they consider using ‘call-in’ powers
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NewsUniversity of Cambridge submits masterplan for next phases of 5,600-home Eddington scheme
Outline plan lodged for up to 3,800 additional homes and 50ha of open space
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NewsCity Hall overturns Bexley Council’s decision to reject 228-home development
Deputy mayor Jules Pipe says benefits of build-to-rent scheme outweigh harm to nearby Lesnes Abbey and concerns over height
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CommentNow is not the time to panic about low planning approvals
As poor statistics continue to roll in Reed and Pennycook must hold their nerve, stick to their plan and be patient, argues Paul Smith
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NewsSector leaders welcome new towns announcement but warn of viability and infrastructure challenges
Calls for Homes England to step in and ‘de-risk’ 40%-affordable sites amid persistent construction cost hikes ...
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NewsRegal wins approval for 1,300-bed student housing scheme in London’s Docklands
Development will combine student housing, affordable homes, public space and a working wharf on long-vacant riverside site
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NewsFirst look at plans for Liverpool Festival Gardens brownfield scheme
First phase would include 440 homes
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NewsCouncil granted permission for 380-home Romford town centre revamp despite 2,500 objections
Fletcher Priest, Allies & Morrison and Maccreanor Lavington secure approval for 1,000-home scheme amid backlash over loss of local mosque
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CommentHow we can find out what people really think about new homes
Councils should seek the views of a representative sample of the local population, rather than a minority with vested interests, argues Paul Smith
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NewsPlans for controversial build-to-rent scheme in Bristol approved
434 home scheme will not provide any on-site affordable housing
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NewsDeveloper lowers height in latest plans for east London student accmmodation scheme
Previous scheme in Stratford turned down because it resembled ‘monolithic slab’
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NewsPlans in for 368-home scheme in north London
Proposals would see row of six towers built on slim site near Hendon Station
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CommentThe government has thrown its support behind housebuilders, now it must translate into action
Labour is enacting the biggest change to planning for 30 years – it is essential momentum continues, writes Wayne Douglas
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NewsLuton Town Football Club developers seek affordable homes exemption
Financial viability assessment warns “project at risk” if required to deliver 20% affordable housing
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NewsPlans for 950 homes on Edinburgh brownfield site submitted
Summix Capital scheme intended to be 35% affordable
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NewsPlans submitted for 676-home Croydon scheme
The build-to-rent development, submitted on behalf of Croydon Developments Ltd, includes three towers up to 42 storeys
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NewsPlans being drawn up for 35-storey co-living tower in Shoreditch
Finsgate House scheme to contain 500 homes and adjacent office block