All policy articles – Page 6
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NewsHousebuilders and planners welcome Rayner’s plan to bypass local committees on development decisions
Government has published a working paper and asked for industry views on proposals
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NewsRayner announces plan to bypass local committees to stop developments ‘getting stuck in the system’
Housing secretary pledges to remove ‘subjectiveness’ and allow applications to be approved if they follow local plan and NPPF
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NewsNew government’s rhetoric already affecting planning, says Berkeley
Housebuilder reports drop in pre-tax profit on increased revenue in half-year results
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NewsStarmer defends ‘too ambitious’ 1.5m homes target
Prime minister re-commits to housebuilding target in set piece speech, saying ‘brave’ action is necessary to drive bold action
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NewsSadiq Khan consults on plans for new intermediate rental tenure for key workers
Mayor London proposes rents based on 40 per cent of key workers’ incomes
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CommentWhy John Prescott’s impact on the built environment should never be forgotten
Former English Partnerships chair and crossbench peer Margaret Ford pays tribute to the the former deputy prime minister, who died last week
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NewsGovernment unveils Warm Homes plan measures
300,000 households to benefit from home upgrades, says DESNZ
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In FocusSite safety, housing market renewal and the £60k house - A look back at John Prescott’s contribution to the sector
The former deputy prime minister, whose death was announced this morning, forced construction to realise that things couldn’t go on as they were
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NewsGovernment publishes consultation on measures to overhaul Right to Buy
Newly-built housing could be exempt for a set period of time and eligibility periods extended as part of Rayner’s package of reforms to help councils protect their housing stock
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NewsMPs launch inquiry into environmental impact of Starmer’s planning reforms
Environmental audit committee to probe environmental sustainability of the government’s plans for 1.5m homes
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CommentLabour must deliver on planning reform as its main tool to drive economic growth
The Office for Budget Responsibility seems unconvinced about Starmer’s growth agenda, but crucially it did not take into account the economic impact of the government’s proposed planning changes, writes Paul Smith
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NewsHomelessness charities warn National Insurance changes could take £60m away from frontline services
More than 100 CEOs call for a rebate and warn closure of services would be “poor start” in bid to tackle homelessness under Labour
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CommentMuch in the budget was positive for social housing, but providers will need to review spending plans due to NIC changes
The first Labour Budget in 14 years was a bit of a curate’s egg, writes Duncan Short
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NewsEuston Housing Delivery Group will ensure ‘exemplary placemaking’ around new station, says Pennycook
Housing minister confirms appointment of ex-Lendlease MD to lead expert group
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CommentHave we reached the end of the decline of social rented housing?
As social rented stock levels rise for the first time in more than a decade and the chancellor pledges to focus on the tenure, John Perry asks if we have finally turned a corner
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NewsReeves announces £3bn in guarantees for SME housebuilders and confirms £500m AHP top-up
Chancellor confirms £5bn of housebuilding investment next year
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CommentPlanning for new homes requires radical change, but do the government’s suggested reforms go far enough?
Planning reform in itself is not a silver bullet - we need a more holistic approach, argues Paul Dennison
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NewsSocial housing leaders welcome government prioritising the sector but call for even longer rent settlement
Government announces a five-year rent settlement and £500m Affordable Homes Programme top-up ahead of longer-term strategy next year
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NewsGovernment announces five-year rent settlement and confirms £500m top-up for current AHP
But sector will have to wait until the Spring for details of affordable housing funding post-2026