All Policy articles – Page 20
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NewsGrosvenor launches ‘for-profit’ registered provider
Duke of Westminster’s property company to provide 750 homes over next decade
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NewsRAAC ‘not widespread in social housing’ says regulator
The social housing in England regulator denies that aerated concrete is likely to be prevalent in social housing
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In FocusFive things you need to know about Angela Rayner and her views on housing
Angela Rayner has been named shadow housing secretary and given Labour’s poll lead, could well soon be holding the portfolio in a Starmer government. Here’s what we know about her views on housing
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NewsAngela Rayner appointed shadow housing secretary
Labour deputy PM to take on levelling up, housing and communities brief from Lisa Nandy as part of reshuffle
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NewsCalls for social landlords to start ‘urgent’ RAAC inspection programme
Consultants say use of dangerous lightweight concrete panels was widespread in social housing in the ‘50s-’70s
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CommentNutrients: sometimes it is okay to ignore those who oppose development
Those who complain about the government’s decision to tackle the nutrient neutrality impasse have not understood the issue in detail, writes Paul Smith
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NewsIndustry calls for new energy secretary to push housing retrofit
Claire Coutinho replaces Grant Shapps at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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NewsCouncils to be forced to ignore nutrient pollution impact when taking planning decisions
Government amendments to free up nutrients development logjam go further than expected
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CommentTime for bold action from Whitehall to modernise housing production
Just as the state took on improving the nation’s health in 1945, it must now intervene to improve housing through MMC, argues Ben Derbyshire
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NewsLabour set to back Gove nutrients reforms
Shadow minister Lisa Nandy criticises government’s housing and environmental record but says Labour will back measures to get Britain building
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NewsHousebuilders welcome shake up of nutrient neutrality rules
Housing secretary to scrap Natural England ‘requirement’ to block housebuilding in polluted areas
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NewsRegulator of Social Housing looks to beef up team as it prepares to take on new powers
RSH in drive to ensure it is ready for new regulatory regime next April
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NewsCompetition regulator to probe deeper into landbanking by housebuilders
CMA launches consultation on full blown investigation into housebuilding but says planning may be at root of concerns
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CommentThe rough guide to housing supply - learning from planning policy abroad
Minneapolis, Auckland and Helsinki are just three cities that have boosted supply by loosening planning. Paul Smith argues we should learn from them.
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NewsCosts of meeting building safety rules for high-rises could reach nearly £3bn, DLUHC says
Impact assessment shows estimated costs of new regime for ‘higher-risk’ residential buildings
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CommentHousing may look like a basket case but there are reasons to be optimistic
Richard Jones summarises the current housing development market and explains why it could emerge stronger despite the gloom
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NewsRTPI launches campaign to ‘battle’ planning trolls on social media
Professional institute to tackle ‘planning misinformation’ after survey found a quarter of planners faced online abuse
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NewsGove ‘shames’ major social landlords for letting down tenants
Housing secretary chastises 13 associations and councils including Notting Hill Genesis, Hyde, Lambeth and Westminster
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NewsPlans submitted for 245-home Bristol regeneration scheme
Developer Umberslade has revised plans after former RIBA president criticised the height of the scheme in sensitive harbourside location
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NewsThe Housing Forum calls for talks with Gove over second staircase ‘hiatus’
Body says decision to reduce height of second staircase mandate to 18m risks “significantly reducing” housing supply