All Policy articles – Page 20
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NewsCalls for social landlords to start ‘urgent’ RAAC inspection programme
Consultants say use of dangerous lightweight concrete panels was widespread in social housing in the ‘50s-’70s
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CommentNutrients: sometimes it is okay to ignore those who oppose development
Those who complain about the government’s decision to tackle the nutrient neutrality impasse have not understood the issue in detail, writes Paul Smith
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NewsIndustry calls for new energy secretary to push housing retrofit
Claire Coutinho replaces Grant Shapps at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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NewsCouncils to be forced to ignore nutrient pollution impact when taking planning decisions
Government amendments to free up nutrients development logjam go further than expected
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CommentTime for bold action from Whitehall to modernise housing production
Just as the state took on improving the nation’s health in 1945, it must now intervene to improve housing through MMC, argues Ben Derbyshire
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NewsLabour set to back Gove nutrients reforms
Shadow minister Lisa Nandy criticises government’s housing and environmental record but says Labour will back measures to get Britain building
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NewsHousebuilders welcome shake up of nutrient neutrality rules
Housing secretary to scrap Natural England ‘requirement’ to block housebuilding in polluted areas
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NewsRegulator of Social Housing looks to beef up team as it prepares to take on new powers
RSH in drive to ensure it is ready for new regulatory regime next April
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NewsCompetition regulator to probe deeper into landbanking by housebuilders
CMA launches consultation on full blown investigation into housebuilding but says planning may be at root of concerns
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CommentThe rough guide to housing supply - learning from planning policy abroad
Minneapolis, Auckland and Helsinki are just three cities that have boosted supply by loosening planning. Paul Smith argues we should learn from them.
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NewsCosts of meeting building safety rules for high-rises could reach nearly £3bn, DLUHC says
Impact assessment shows estimated costs of new regime for ‘higher-risk’ residential buildings
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CommentHousing may look like a basket case but there are reasons to be optimistic
Richard Jones summarises the current housing development market and explains why it could emerge stronger despite the gloom
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NewsRTPI launches campaign to ‘battle’ planning trolls on social media
Professional institute to tackle ‘planning misinformation’ after survey found a quarter of planners faced online abuse
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NewsGove ‘shames’ major social landlords for letting down tenants
Housing secretary chastises 13 associations and councils including Notting Hill Genesis, Hyde, Lambeth and Westminster
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NewsPlans submitted for 245-home Bristol regeneration scheme
Developer Umberslade has revised plans after former RIBA president criticised the height of the scheme in sensitive harbourside location
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NewsThe Housing Forum calls for talks with Gove over second staircase ‘hiatus’
Body says decision to reduce height of second staircase mandate to 18m risks “significantly reducing” housing supply
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NewsGreater Manchester’s 175,000-home joint plan enters final straight
Inspectors approve 700-page Places for Everyone plan subject to consultation on final modifications
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NewsNational park bosses slam Gove’s permitted development plans
Government consulting on letting rural landowners convert barns without planning consent
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NewsBuild on brownfield to slash social housing waiting lists, says Edaroth
White paper by MMC developer urges government to incentivise offsite building on brownfield land
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NewsProfessionalisation requirements could cost councils £18m in next two years
New requirements brought in after failings in social housing sector