All Policy articles
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NewsHousing Today launches Regen Connect campaign focused on new era of regional regeneration
New series delivering deep insight into the policies, funding and local partnerships shaping urban renewal, and leading up to Building the Future Live Conference in October
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CommentWhere is the digital planning revolution?
The potential for using technology to improve planning is huge, but progress is slow. Paul Smith explains what needs to happen to speed things up.
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NewsSector reacts as MHCLG announces new social housing taskforce and changes to section 106 and HRAs
Details of rent convergence expected later today as part of affordable housing package
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CommentWe don’t just need funding for adaptations – we need policy to drive delivery of new accessible homes too
Government must strike the right balance between adaptations and new build, argues Christina McGill
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CommentThe green belt has fuelled our housing crisis – so why is Labour reluctant to give it up altogether?
At a time of a housing crisis there is a genuine case for replacing green belt requirements, argues Simon Cox
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CommentFinally – we have government policy to help prevent homes overheating
The Warm Homes Plan published this week is the first time the government has grasped the nettle on extreme heat, writes Matthew Scott
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CommentGood quality development will depend on councils getting their local plans right
Balancing the visionary and practical in local plans is difficult but it is vital local authorities do it successfully, writes Anthony Okereke
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CommentTime to question assumption social housing is procured via a tax on developments
A significant increase in the number of social and affordable rented homes is required if we are to get close to hitting the government’s targets, David Rudlin writes
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CommentWill government’s aspirations for good design be derailed by under-resourced planning departments?
Pro-building planning reforms are undoubtedly a good thing for our industry but we must be careful to ensure that legitimate community concerns can still be heard, writes Denise Chevin
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In FocusWhat the latest documents tell us about the government’s progress on building safety
A flurry of progress reports, consultation documents, reviews and statements were put out by the government last week. Housing Today combs through the documents to unpack what has been achieved in responding to the Grenfell Inquiry’s recommendations and what is still to come
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NewsNorthern Ireland Executive consults on proposed changes to Decent Homes Standard
Department for Communities outlines more ‘holistic approach’ in first changes to standard in more than 20 years
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CommentThe Budget was a missed opportunity for housing affordability and supply
While some measures were welcome, Reeves’ package of policies fell short overall, writes Chloe Fletcher
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NewsBudget 2025: rent convergence details to be announced in January, Treasury confirms
Government says it wants to ”take time to get the precise details right”
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CommentInvestment in people and skills can turn ambition into reality on housebuilding
As the budget approaches, Manuel Atkinson argues the government must go further to create more pathways into construction alongside simplified planning
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CommentRent convergence is essential for decent homes
Ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, Elly Hoult makes the case for rent convergence with a £3 uplift
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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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NewsLandfill tax changes would make projects unviable without boosting recycling, warns NFB
Concern grows over impact of changes designed to boost circular economy
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NewsTemporary accommodation subsidy freeze costing district councils £268m a year, DCN warns
Funding gap equivalent to more than 1,000 new social homes
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CommentSmall housebuilders are being pushed to the brink. What would the late Duncan Davidson do in this market?
Persimmon’s founder once embodied the bold spirit of the industry — a spirit Denise Chevin argues is now being stifled by rising costs, red tape and planning inflexibility
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NewsHousing Ombudsman announces new special investigations process
New regime aims to resolve issues earlier without the need for a full investigation