All planning articles
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In FocusHow the viability crunch is also putting housing design quality under strain
Mary Richardson examines how Britain’s viability crisis is squeezing design quality and stalling the creation of real places to live
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NewsHenry Boot forward sells site with outline planning for 1,270 homes to Persimmon
Housebuilder to work towards applying for detailed consent early next year
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NewsLuton scheme which drew council’s ire for gateway 2 delays finally gets green light
Council’s Stage development in middle of Bedfordshire town will deliver nearly 300 homes
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NewsGovernment to strip councils of final say on major housing schemes and give automatic ‘yes’ to developments near transport hubs
Consultation on statutory consultee reforms also launched
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CommentIt’s time to be bold and recognise our housing system just isn’t working
We must review housing end-to-end, including land supply, planning, tax, investment and workforce planning, argues Keith Exford
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CommentCan the government’s devolution reforms deliver for social and affordable housing?
The government’s English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill could offer the chance to “reset” and ensure we have the structures to deliver the homes and places we need, writes Pete Canavan
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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’