All Policy articles – Page 26
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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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NewsCity Hall ‘wouldn’t rule out’ lowering second staircase threshold, deputy mayor says
‘We have to be clear that safety comes first,’ London’s deputy mayor for housing says as list of major schemes made unviable by rule grows
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NewsWates and Havering Council pause 1,380-home estate rebuild due to second staircase uncertainty
Joint venture latest developer to halt development since proposed ban on single-staircase in high-rises
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CommentBoth sides in the Tory battle over housebuilding have a point – and both are wrong
Only an enlightened and innovative approach to planning and development can get us out of this political cul-de-sac, says Toby Lloyd
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NewsDLUHC begins research into developing open-source MMC system
Akerlof to lead government’s efforts to create an original kit of parts solution
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NewsBarratt chair admits making inappropriate comment to CBI staff member
John Allan denies further allegations
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NewsMayor calls in rejected 1,600-home east London regeneration scheme
Sadiq Khan to determine whether Poplar Harca and Ecoworld’s Aberfeldy New Village scheme can go ahead
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NewsSenior Conservatives turn on leadership over housing after election drubbing
Simon Clarke says Tories ’can’t out Nimby’ the Lib Dems amid warnings of political apocalypse without more homes
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NewsRegulator launches probe into South Yorkshire Housing Association
5,700-home provider may have breached the governance and financial viability standard
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NewsHousebuilding concerns at fore as Tories lose control of key councils
Difficult night for the Conservatives with the party losing control of Windsor & Maidenhead and East Herts
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In Focus‘We’re victims of short-term policy-making’: Interview with Taylor Wimpey boss Jennie Daly
Taylor Wimpey’s chief executive thinks that a national housing strategy is needed to save the country from its current planning paralysis.
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NewsStarmer accuses Sunak of ‘killing home ownership dream’
Labour leader rounds on Tories over abandoning housing targets ahead of local elections
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NewsAvant Homes signs cladding contract
Latest signature leaves three developers - Abbey Developments, Dandara and Rydon Homes - yet to sign
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NewsBuilding Safety Regulator boss steps down days after launch of new regime
Peter Baker led Building Safety Regulator since 2021
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NewsPlanning fee increase not enough to fix system, says sector
CIH, BPF and RTPI welcome plan but warn much more is needed to improve planning system
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NewsGove launches scheme to penalise housebuilders for non-payment of building safety costs
Responsible Actors Scheme has power to stop developers that don’t repair buildings from trading
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NewsMinister denies planning reforms will stymie homes growth
Rachael Maclean promises ‘detailed rebuttal’ of Lichfields analysis predicting 77,000-home drop in housing output
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In FocusWhat you need to know about Morrell’s ‘seminal’ review into products testing
A review of construction product testing commissioned by ministers following Grenfell Inquiry evidence has recommended sweeping changes. Here’s a guide to what it all means
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NewsPeer launches bid to force developers breaching building regulations to pay for all defects
The Earl of Lytton’s “polluter pays” amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will be debated on Monday
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NewsMorrell products testing review calls for sweeping reforms
Landmark report recommends bringing all construction materials on market into scope of new regulator