All articles by David Blackman – Page 2
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NewsExpert brands London Plan target ‘ridiculous’
Head of national planning body questions London mayor’s plan for homes
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In FocusTightening the purse strings: Local authorities and the Public Works Loan Board
The single percentage point hike in the Public Works Loan Board’s lending rate may still sound like a good deal but is causing headaches
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In FocusFuture Homes Standard: Up to the job?
What do changes to energy regulations mean for housebuilders – and does construction have the means to carry out the plans?
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NewsGovernment’s planning reforms will cost it votes, says Tory peer
Lord Porter, the former LGA leader, warns new policies would hit Conservative voters hardest
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NewsPermitted development rights rules will be ‘tweaked’, says government
But housing minister Esther McVey rules out scrapping scheme that allows small commercial spaces to be converted into homes
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In FocusLabour conference: Housing policy round-up
The Labour Party wants to boost investment in housing to £10bn, but how radical is that proposal – and its many others?
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NewsHousing minister calls for MMC centre of excellence in the North
Esther McVey tells Tory party conference scheme could tie in with Northern Powerhouse plans
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NewsGovernment’s housing policies ‘risk undermining Northern powerhouse efforts’
Covert housing targets will go against the north, says housing association boss
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NewsShadow housing secretary pledges to release cut-price public land if Labour elected
John Healey outlines plans to set up an English Sovereign Land Trust
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NewsLandowners ‘don’t pocket huge sums’ when selling, says housebuilder
Crest Nicholson exec said the likelihood of farmers trousering £1m per acre is “an illusion”
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In FocusNow Boris Johnson wants to shake up … shared ownership
Homeownership is in the prime minister’s sights as he plans for a snap election
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NewsLocal councils ‘must be more interventionist to deliver government’s housing target’
Galliford Try boss says local authorities were ‘fundamental’ to 300,000 homes a year goal
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In FocusCouncils: The new master developers
The £600m recently granted for housing infrastructure is a leap forward for local authorities and need not shut out the private sector either
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In FocusHow will Johnson’s government transform housing policy?
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick and housing minister Esther McVey look set to focus on driving up homeownership – but Brexit hangs over funding decisions
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In FocusBuilding Better, Building Beautiful report: Style and substance?
The commission’s interim findings address questions of planning and engagement but there’s less about resource
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NewsHousing association boss: ‘Avoid style wars when building homes’
Too much focus on what is ‘beautiful’ could be disastrous, says Optivo’s Paul Hackett
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In FocusSpending Review: Analysing housing’s chances
What investment in housing does the industry need from the government – and what is it likely to get?
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NewsGrants ‘must rise to back affordable housing goals’
Cross-subsidy model won’t deliver the required numbers, warns NHF
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NewsBuilding Better commission report set to be published this month
James Brokenshire said to be keen to see the report published before Cabinet reshuffle
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NewsHousing market at offsite ‘tipping point’, says London housing boss
David Lunts says he’s ‘encouraged’ by major companies’ uptake
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