All Policy articles – Page 38
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CommentDeregulation may mean little if planning remains under-resourced
Housebuilder shares have dropped amid fears of interest rate rises in the wake of last Friday’s growth plan. Is Kwasi Kwarteng’s prescription for planning deregulation across 38 investment zones really likely to give the sector the long-term tonic it needs, asks Joey Gardiner?
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NewsInvestment zone sites can already have outline planning permission
DLUHC publishes more details about mini-budget policy to drive growth
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NewsDLUHC insists levelling up bill won’t be scrapped
Housing department scotches rumours that legislation to be binned after new ’planning and infrastructure bill’ announced on Friday
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NewsHousebuilders welcome stamp duty move amid wider scepticism about policy
Commentators question whether cuts will improve overall affordability in the long run
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NewsMini-budget criticised for lack of support for affordable housing
Kwarteng slammed over lack of measures to boost affordable housing delivery and support for low-income households
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NewsSector calls for planning reform everywhere – not just in new zones
Ministers are in talks with 38 authorities about proposal to liberalise planning rules, chancellor reveals
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NewsMini-budget: everything in one place
Kwasi Kwarteng set out the government’s growth plan, aka the ‘mini-budget’, this morning. Below is a list of the key housing measures announced, along with links to all our stories so far
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NewsRelaxed planning rules, deregulation and lowered stamp duty - what to look out for in the mini-budget
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to speak later this morning
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CommentTruss must boost retirement housing through planning changes and tax reform
Later living housing’s potential needs unlocking and the government has the key, argues John Tonkiss
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NewsHousebuilder shares spike on reports of stamp duty cut
Chancellor now expected to unveil major stamp duty cuty as part of Friday’s ’mini-budget’
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NewsLee Rowley named as fourth housing minister this year
North East Derbyshire MP has track record of opposing planning applications in his constituency
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NewsNational retrofit scheme would benefit levelling up areas most, says IPPR
Think tank advocates £7bn a year investment in upgrading homes
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CommentHomes fit for a King: what housing advice will Charles III give to prime ministers?
Ben Derbyshire has seen King Charles’ passion for housing design and planning up close. Here he lists the areas on which the new monarch is likely to provide private advice to prime ministers
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NewsKwarteng expected to announce planning deregulation zone policy on Friday
More detail on Truss’ plan for new ‘Bournvilles’ set to be announced
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NewsDover Council lifts nutrients ban on development following study
HBF hails new approach as Natural England agrees development contribution to pollution ’insignificant’
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CommentTruss must pursue an ‘infrastructure first’ approach to speed up housing delivery
We need a more holistic, less adversarial planning system and Liz Truss’ support for deregulated investment zones may be a good start, writes Andrew Williams
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NewsGreen belt grows for the first time in nearly a decade
Official figures show ammount of land protected from development by green belt classification increased to highest amount since 2014.
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CommentRoger Humber: A fearless leader of the industry who fought for what he believed in
Former Home Builders Federation president Terry Roydon pays tribute to the life of former HBF chief executive Roger Humber, who died on Monday aged 79
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CommentScarcity is spreading through the economy - and it might boost housing supply
From lab and distribution space, to reservoirs and energy, we don’t seem to have enough of anything and this might give impetus to the planning reform we need to boost housing, argues Paul Smith
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NewsQuarterly housing starts hit highest level on record
Government data suggest starts for second quarter 6% above 2007 pre credit crunch peak