All Housing articles – Page 59
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NewsGove: Government not bound by 300,000-home manifesto target
Housing secretary says aiming for one target risks “making an enemy of the common good”
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CommentSuperfluous and unconvincing: why the levelling up bill is a missed opportunity
The lack of depth in Michael Gove’s flagship legislation announced in the Queen’s Speech will make change difficult, argues Derek Long
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CommentThe Queen’s Speech shows the government in full retreat on planning reform
But the government could still include measures to help the system deliver more homes when the detail is brought forward, says Joey Gardiner
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NewsQueen’s Speech today expected to set out planning and procurement overhaul
Industry awaits detail of government legislative priorities, including planning changes and a new procurement bill
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NewsSenior housing figure Steve Douglas dies aged 57
Douglas was chief executive of charity St Mungo’s, a former Housing Corporation boss and founder of consultant Altair
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NewsMatthew Gibb appointed as MJ Gleeson’s first group sustainability manager
Appointment will minimise firm’s environmental impact and work towards becoming net zero.
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NewsGove confirms plans for ‘street votes’ and local design codes in Queen’s speech
Housing secretary trails policies aimed at ‘gentle densification’ ahead of expected levelling up bill announcement tomorrow
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NewsNon-profit firm given green light to run New Homes Ombudsman
Tenancy deposit resolution body could make its first referrals “within months”
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NewsHouse prices rise 1.1% in a month
Prices rise for 10 months in a row for the first time since 2016
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CommentChoices, choices, choices: ministers must decide whether they’re serious about the housing crisis
Ahead of the Queen’s Speech next Tuesday, Paul Smith suggests how ministers could best choose to improve the planning system
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NewsResidential construction sees year-on-year decline in April
Construction data from Glenigan comes after EPC figures indicated drop off in housing build rates
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NewsHome Group appoints new finance and development directors
55,000-home housing association reshuffles team ahead of decarbonisation drive
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NewsGreenhalgh: Government will follow through on threats if housebuilders don’t pay up
Building safety minister tells Housing Today Building Safety Act powers are ‘not for show’
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CommentAxing section 106 would mean better placemaking
The government’s plan to introduce a consolidated infrastructure levy allows placemakers to focus on what’s important – creating schemes of both spatial and social quality, says James Cons
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In FocusLocal elections 2022: how will housing and planning issues affect voting?
Concerns over local planning and housing issues could be the deciding factor in a number of swing seats tomorrow - here are some to watch
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NewsNearly 100,000 homes now held up by nutrient neutrality rules, says HBF
February expansion of water pollution watchlist means plans for housing hit in Tees Valley, Norfolk and Cumbria
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NewsHouse price growth slowed in April
Monthly price increase at lowest since September, but annual growth still in double digits
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NewsTaylor Wimpey and Homes England lodge appeal over 1,100-home scheme refusal
Planning inquiry set for August as Taylor Wimpey and Homes England say South Ribble council’s reasons were refusal were ‘unclear’
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NewsClarion breaks its own annual house building record
Housing association giant completes 2,276 homes in financial year and smashes £1bn turnover
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CommentWhy increasing density is the key to healthy living in communities
Healthy living principles must be embedded in every stage of a development, argues Katja Stille