All policy articles
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CommentPlanning reform: Can Steve Reed save Christmas?
The fact that measures to standardise planning decisions will be made non-statutory is disappointing but planning reform can still be a valuable gift, writes Paul Smith
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CommentWhy Supreme Court nutrient neutrality ruling is a win-win for nature and housing developers
A recent court ruling has provided crucial clarity which could pave the way for more projects, writes Jeremy Gardiner
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In FocusHow the viability crunch is also putting housing design quality under strain
Mary Richardson examines how Britain’s viability crisis is squeezing design quality and stalling the creation of real places to live
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CommentThe Budget was a missed opportunity for housing affordability and supply
While some measures were welcome, Reeves’ package of policies fell short overall, writes Chloe Fletcher
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NewsBudget 2025: rent convergence details to be announced in January, Treasury confirms
Government says it wants to ”take time to get the precise details right”
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CommentRent convergence is essential for decent homes
Ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, Elly Hoult makes the case for rent convergence with a £3 uplift
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NewsCurrent system of funding housing does not work, says Clarion report
G15 publishes essays to mark 125th anniversary
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NewsThink tank identifies 2.3 million-home density gap in major UK cities
Study compares UK urban areas with French and Japanes counterparts
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NewsLuton scheme which drew council’s ire for gateway 2 delays finally gets green light
Council’s Stage development in middle of Bedfordshire town will deliver nearly 300 homes
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CommentHow government can ensure money for housing has the greatest possible impact
Ahead of the Budget, David Orr outlines several policy ideas he believes can boost housing without costing the taxpayer a penny
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NewsGovernment to strip councils of final say on major housing schemes and give automatic ‘yes’ to developments near transport hubs
Consultation on statutory consultee reforms also launched
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CommentIt’s time to be bold and recognise our housing system just isn’t working
We must review housing end-to-end, including land supply, planning, tax, investment and workforce planning, argues Keith Exford
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CommentCan the government’s devolution reforms deliver for social and affordable housing?
The government’s English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill could offer the chance to “reset” and ensure we have the structures to deliver the homes and places we need, writes Pete Canavan
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CommentBuilding 1.5 million homes requires a radical, joined-up strategy
Saying ‘build baby build’ is not a policy, we need fundamental structural change to housing, writes Richard Jones
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NewsThinktank calls for new asset class to boost housing for young professionals
Centre-right thinktank Onward proposes creating Purpose Built Young Professional Accommodation as a new asset-class with exemptions from space standards and affordable housing requirements to boost delivery for under-35s.
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NewsMPs call for CIL and section 106 changes as first step in land value capture overhaul
Committee also calls for government to ‘trial’ new mechanisms on New Towns
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NewsGovernment and City Hall confirm two-year cut in affordable housing requirements from 35% to 20%
Long-awaited package of support to boost housebuilding in London also includes changes to design standards, relief from levies and changes to mayoral powers, in bid to increase density of schemes and improve viability
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CommentWe can’t fix social cohesion without fixing housing
Secure homes are the foundation of safer, stronger, more united communities, argues Rachael Williamson
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NewsGovernment announces late-stage planning bill changes in bid to speed up housing, energy and water schemes
Ministers to be given new powers to stop councils refusing planning permission while they consider using ‘call-in’ powers
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NewsBadenoch pledges to scrap stamp duty in conference speech
Conservative leader pledges to “free up our housing market”