All planning articles – Page 5
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News
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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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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National Planning Barometer reveals system is in grip of ‘perfect storm’
The survey by SEC Newgate has been conducted this year for the first time since before the pandemic
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‘Piecemeal’ and a lack of focus on social housing: sector responds to Michael Gove’s speech
Lukewarm reaction to major speech by the housing secretary
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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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Comment
We must apply common sense to the great British green belt
Misunderstandings about the green belt are leading to a stifling of productivity and economic growth, argues Paul Smith
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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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Comment
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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Comment
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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News
Clarion 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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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
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Clarion gets green light for hundreds of homes in south London
Housing association wins two approvals for development in Merton
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Housebuilder 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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NHF 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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Residential 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 Focus
Design 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?