All Policy articles – Page 72
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NewsGovernment insists it has not cut affordable housing funding
Housing ministry issues clarification after Johnson speech sparks fears of funding cut
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NewsPrime minister aims to rip up post-war planning system
Johnson reveals a series of reforms as part of covid recovery plan, but says “radical” reform package due in July
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NewsL&G commits to make all homes net zero
Insurance giant aims to hit target by 2030 as part of drive to ‘build back better’
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NewsHousebuilding volume to drop by 84,000
Prediction of slump in output of a third comes before Boris Johnson’s covid recovery speech later today
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NewsAllegation Jenrick initially hid contact with Westferry developer from officials
Sunday newspaper reports the housing secretary overruled officials’ objections to approve the £1bn housing scheme
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NewsBill extending planning permissions published
Developers whose permissions have lapsed in lockdown will need new permit to reinstate them
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NewsWestferry QC calls for publication of unredacted documents
Senior lawyer leading legal challenge to Jenrick’s unlawful appeal decision says published documents aren’t enough
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NewsWestferry documents prove Jenrick sped up appeal decision
Files show Jenrick urged officials to ensure quick decision on 1,500-home scheme two days after meeting developer
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NewsNational retrofit plan and zero carbon homes needed to hit net zero target
Government's official advisor, the Committee on Climate Change, says buildings and heat strategy must be a priority
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NewsHill forms JV with Bioregional Homes to build zero-carbon housing
The deal aims to see prices of new homes kept permanently low
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NewsConstruction chief says housebuilders to benefit most from 1m-plus rule
Chair of the Construction Leadership Council says abandoning 2m social distancing will help small sites
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NewsKerslake calls for further investigation into Westferry saga
The former head of the civil service says disclosure of documents raised “troubling issues”
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NewsL&G and BoKlok part of Bristol MMC pilot
City council partners with BRE and nine offsite firms on project to deliver homes worth £78m via modern methods
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NewsGovernment to act to extend planning permissions
Announcement comes as government data shows permission for 25,000 homes have expired in lockdown so far
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NewsFormer Cabe executive appointed government chief planner
Joanna Averley takes up the role in the wake of Westferry decision furore and before major planning reforms
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NewsWatchdog criticises ‘slower than expected’ cladding repair work
National Audit Office says government expects to foot the bill for 94 out of 208 private sector projects
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NewsMPs demand release of Westferry decision documents
Housing select committee chief increases pressure on Robert Jenrick over unlawful appeal decision
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NewsFears of £6bn hit to development of extra care housing
Industry demands reform of planning rules to maintain development plans during the covid crisis
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NewsResi projects eligible for £3.6bn towns funding
Government guidance confirms that housing schemes will be able to benefit from ‘levelling up’ fund
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NewsJenrick defends Westferry decision as Labour piles on pressure
Housing secretary says in Parliament his decision to approve Tory donor’s £1bn east London scheme made in good faith