All Policy articles – Page 54
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CommentSME housebuilders need early-stage funding to unlock green social housing
SME housebuilders have a crucial role to play in the journey to net zero, but the planning system and lending practices are stacked against them, argues Richard Clarke of regional housebuilder Autograph Homes
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NewsHousebuilders hit out at EV infrastructure ‘stealth tax’
Criticism follows yesterday’s announcement requiring electric vehicle charging points on all new homes
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NewsTelford ‘most sustainable housebuilder’
London apartment specialist wins Next Generation sustainability ranking for second year running
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NewsGovernment appoints resi developer as new chief architect
The MD of Solid Space and former head of urban design at Cabe to replace Andy von Bradsky
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NewsGovernment U-turns to refuse Westferry Printworks scheme
Junior housing minister turns down Tory donor’s 1,500-home east London project originally approved by Robert Jenrick
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NewsCPRE calls for introduction of ‘brownfield first’ policy
Countryside charity claims government presiding over ‘tragic’ loss of green fields
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CommentDon’t be disheartened by COP26, there’s much house builders can do
As we all reflect on the UN’s climate change conference, Ingrid Berkeley of Max Fordham pulls out the key takeaways for the housing and construction sectors
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In FocusHoming in on net zero: do housebuilder pledges make a difference?
Housebuilders have been bigging up their green credentials of late – but how well are they really doing, asks Joey Gardiner
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NewsGove turns down 1,000-home Brighton Marina plan
Housing secretary refuses Squire & Partners-designed scheme on design grounds
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CommentCan we tell if housebuilders' net zero commitments are any more than ‘blah, blah, blah’?
The difficulties in measurement will make the substance of housebuilders’ pledges hard - but not impossible - to assess, says Joey Gardiner
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NewsCOP26: Nationwide retrofitting programme ‘needed to meet net zero by 2050’
Detailed roadmap published today by coalition of construction professionals
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CommentEngaging with young people is the secret weapon in winning support for development
Alex Robinson of Grosvenor argues the housebuilding sector needs to do more to bring younger people into planning and design conversations
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NewsBournemouth regen company to build 3,500 homes
New south coast unitary council launches new £2.8bn development vehicle with 14 sites
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CommentWhat have we learned from COP26 so far?
An end to coal, and a future vision of all-electric buildings? Katie Clemence-Jackson of Max Fordham gives her thoughts on COP26 so far and what it means for housing
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NewsGove to overhaul ‘out of date’ housing need formula
Michael Gove updates MPs on planning reforms
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NewsKhan lays out new London ‘net zero’ standard
Homes funded under the £4bn affordable homes programme will have to meet new standard
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NewsGove aims to withdraw EWS1 form guidance before Christmas
Housing secretary hints at timetable to resolve “terrible” situation
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CommentGood housing policy is about more than just numbers
As the dust settles on last week’s budget and spending review, Susan Emmett hopes the recent shake up of ministers and officials will lead to more holistic thinking about housing policy
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NewsPincher: government in talks to boost later living development
Housing minister speaking to health and social care department in bid to free up larger homes
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NewsCountryside puts MMC at heart of net zero strategy
Housebuilder says it will reduce direct and indirect emissions by 42% by 2030, and ramp up timber frame construction