All Policy articles – Page 46
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NewsEnvironmental assessment shake-up included in planning reforms
Reforms included as part of levelling up agenda but no space in Queen’s Speech for stand-alone Planning Bill
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NewsCouncils not giving enough plots planning permission for self-build, stats show
The number of plots in England given planning permission fell 32% (3,954) behind that of those registering to self or custom build between October 31 2020 and the same date in 2021
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NewsQueen’s Speech today expected to set out planning and procurement overhaul
Industry awaits detail of government legislative priorities, including planning changes and a new procurement bill
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NewsMinister approves 1,000-home scheme on ‘Watership Down’ site
Stuart Andrew follows inspectors recommendation over Bloor Homes’ Sandleford Park scheme in Berkshire despite opposition
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CommentSolving nutrient neutrality puzzle is a key test of ministers’ housebuilding commitment
On nutrient neutrality, the government must find a way of protecting the environment while being fair to the housing development industry, argues Joey Gardiner
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NewsGove confirms plans for ‘street votes’ and local design codes in Queen’s speech
Housing secretary trails policies aimed at ‘gentle densification’ ahead of expected levelling up bill announcement tomorrow
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NewsGovernment will ask smaller housebuilders to sign cladding pledge
Levelling Up department confirms it will be looking at approaching smaller house builders in a “targeted way”
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NewsBarratt boss rounds on Gove over £3bn levy plan
David Thomas brands cladding levy unfair, unjust and disproportionate
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NewsGreenhalgh: Government will follow through on threats if housebuilders don’t pay up
Building safety minister tells Housing Today Building Safety Act powers are ‘not for show’
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NewsHackitt slams construction industry for lack of progress on building safety
Building safety review author says construction is taking too long to implement change
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CommentAxing section 106 would mean better placemaking
The government’s plan to introduce a consolidated infrastructure levy allows placemakers to focus on what’s important – creating schemes of both spatial and social quality, says James Cons
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NewsRight to buy for housing association tenants ‘not the right policy’
Umbrella-groups have panned the government’s plans to revive the policy allowing housing associations tenants to buy their homes at a discount
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NewsTelford Homes signs government cladding pledge
London-based Telford Homes becomes the 39th developer to sign the letter committing to remediating its blocks above 11m
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In FocusLocal elections 2022: how will housing and planning issues affect voting?
Concerns over local planning and housing issues could be the deciding factor in a number of swing seats tomorrow - here are some to watch
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NewsNearly 100,000 homes now held up by nutrient neutrality rules, says HBF
February expansion of water pollution watchlist means plans for housing hit in Tees Valley, Norfolk and Cumbria
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NewsGovernment plans to revive housing association right to buy
Reports Boris Johnson is “very excited” about the idea of tenants being able to buy their housing association homes
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NewsProducts firms refusing to back down over demand to pay cladding bill, CPA says
Boss says “all manufacturers stand behind their products” as row shows no sign of being resolved
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NewsCouncils more able to refuse schemes on design grounds under new NPPF
Study shows inspectors are now backing council refusals at planning appeals
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NewsBuilding Safety Bill ‘to become law tomorrow’
Minister for building safety Stephen Greenhalgh tweets that mammoth legislation in line for Royal Assent
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NewsGalliard Homes signs cladding pledge
Developer Galliard Homes commits to remediating its own tower blocks between 11m and 18m