All Policy articles – Page 31
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CommentWhat should a new ‘school of place’ look like?
Michael Gove’s backing for a new architecture school has drawn criticism but Ben Derbyshire believes it could also offer opportunities. Here he looks at what should be on its curriculum
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NewsEase planning rules to kick-start solar ‘rooftop revolution’, urges net zero tsar
Chris Skidmore’s review says UK has ‘fallen behind’ on net zero goals
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CommentGove’s retreat into nimbyism spells political trouble for the Tories
The pre-Christmas consultation on reforms to national planning policy will lead councils to plan for fewer homes - and contributes to the sense that the government has all but given up on helping those not yet on the housing ladder, writes Joey Gardiner
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NewsGovernment to mandate sustainable drainage systems
Industry raises concern about added cost to building
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CommentChanging the building safety culture
Rebuilding loss of trust following Grenfell is crucial for the construction sector and signing up to the non-profit Building A Safer Future’s charter is a good step towards this, writes David Thomas
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NewsTwo more councils delay plans after Gove housing climbdown
Stockport and Mole Valley the latest to pause work citing deal with Tory rebels weakening requirement for new homes
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NewsNationwide scheme launched to attract more female site managers
Home Builders Federation and Women in Construction to address barriers including childcare and training
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CommentPlanning does not need to be so divisive
’Co-creation’ of schemes, with communities playing a part, can be a real solution to bringing forward development that everybody can get behind, writes Robin Shepherd
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NewsFears raised over NPPF reform consultation
Concern that national planning policy changes made after compromise deal with Tory rebels will deepen housing crisis
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NewsConstruction bosses awarded accolades in New Years Honours
Bill Robertson receives a knighthood and Andrew Hill an OBE
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NewsGove names and shames three more landlords
Orbit, Lambeth council and Birmingham city council put in the spotlight for allowing tenants to live in “disgraceful conditions”
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NewsGove to mandate second staircase in new blocks above 30m
Government estimates fire safety measure will cost business £1.6bn over a decade
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NewsBargate Homes MD joins parliamentary housing group
Mark White set to give MPs insight into what is happening on the ground
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CommentHousing and homeownership will be centre stage at the next general election
Economic and political turmoil means old electoral certainties are fading and housing is likely to play a key role, writes Paul Hackett
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NewsTwo councils pause local plan work after Gove planning climbdown
Horsham and Teignbridge postpone meetings amid fears of ’complete collapse’ in plan-making
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NewsRedrow wins huge green belt appeal from housing minister
York garden village scheme given green light after inquiry partly on basis of housing need
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NewsCampaigners push for further changes as Levelling Up Bill back in Parliament
Call for government to back down on National Development Management Policies following Gove retreat on housing targets
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CommentThe Gove who stole Christmas: why planning backdown will have a huge impact
The housing secretary’s latest proposed planning reforms will lead to further delays and fewer homes, writes Paul Smith
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NewsGove rips up compromises on cladding pledge contract
Housebuilders set for confrontation with housing secretary over legal wording underpinning £2bn cladding pledge
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NewsFirefighter chiefs call for tighter rules on modular and engineered timber construction
The National Fire Chiefs Councils says it has particular concern over use of offsite techniques in high rises