All planning articles – Page 12
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CommentLadder 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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CommentMinisters 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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NewsClarion unveils plan for up to 290 homes on former London hospital site
Proposals for Bethnal Green come after High Court quashes approval given to previous scheme
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NewsGovernment 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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NewsSME 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
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NewsClarion gets green light for hundreds of homes in south London
Housing association wins two approvals for development in Merton
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NewsHousebuilder CG Fry makes landmark legal challenge over nutrient rules
South west developer awaits high court judgment on nutrient neutrality crisis holding up thousands of homes
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NewsNHF and CIH express ‘concern’ over Infrastructure Levy proposals
Consultation on the proposed replacement for Section 106 and the Community Infrastructure Levy ended today
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NewsResidential planning approvals slump in first quarter
Official figures show 16% drop in permissions as councils refuse a higher proportion of schemes
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In FocusDesign codes are coming but will they deliver?
Earlier this month Berkeley Homes went to war with Michael Gove over the design quality of a scheme in Kent, but compulsory local design codes are meant to help avoid such conflict. Will they work?
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NewsGovernment refuses to pause permitted development roll-out
Chair of committee calls department’s response to recommendations ‘disappointing’
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CommentWe must stop thinking that small interventions on housing can make a difference
Long-term strategic thinking, continuous investment and an end to politicians’ suspicion of housebuilding is needed in order to really boost housing delivery, argues David Orr
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NewsGove to re-think controversial decision to block Berkeley Homes scheme
Housing secretary to quash original decision and think again after realising local land supply data is out of date
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NewsInland finalises huge Cavalry Barracks permission
Troubled housebuilder in line for payday from development of historic 1,525-home Hounslow scheme
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NewsStarmer says Green Belt rules to form part of reform plans
Labour leader says party would reimpose housing targets and ’back builders’ if elected
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NewsCamden student housing approved at appeal
Scheme drawn up by Morris & Company for developer Euston One Ltd
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NewsPeel L&P puts in plans for two Salford projects
The two new neighbourhoods will deliver up 750 homes
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NewsUp to 125,000 planned London homes face major delays due to two staircase rule
Analysis by LSH and Connells says fire safety rules for high-rises could ’completely mothball’ 243 building schemes
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NewsGove threatens 10 councils with special measures
Housing secretary says he will intervene to take over decision-making given slow pace ofresponding to applications
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CommentThe Conservatives’ strategy to make it harder to build new homes is failing
The wranglings over housebuilding in the party represent a conflict between tradition and ambition, but there are signs of a fightback against the anti-development mindset, writes Paul Smith