All Policy articles – Page 23
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In FocusBursting at the seams: why 310,000 children are sharing beds with family members
The National Housing Federation recently published stark figures showing the extent of chronic overcrowding caused by a lack of affordable housing. Emily Twinch finds out what might be done about it
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NewsDLUHC admits development may be hit due to ‘challenging position’ for HAs
Government accepts ‘trade-offs’ will likely affect affordable housing numbers
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CommentSocial housing across Europe – what lessons can we learn from the continent?
When it comes to tackling the housing crisis, successful approaches from other parts of Europe emphasise the need to cultivate a new era of partnership working, argues Fiona Fletcher-Smith.
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NewsHill to redesign four major schemes due to second staircase rule
Housebuilder to delay schemes totalling more than 2,500 homes
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CommentWhy housing is set to become a major battleground at the next election
Labour’s recent announcements have fired the starting gun on the housing race at the next general election, writes Christopher Roberts
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NewsResidential planning approvals slump in first quarter
Official figures show 16% drop in permissions as councils refuse a higher proportion of schemes
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In FocusSandbach saga: meet the housebuilder standing up to Michael Gove
In the latest example of the housing secretary intervening in planning on design grounds, we talk to Colin Muller of Muller Property Group, about the Sandbach development in Cheshire East which has been called in
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NewsTelford Homes calls for industry action on embodied carbon
CBRE-owned Build to Rent specialist says it has reduced embodied carbon on its schemes by 10%
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NewsAll social housing in England should be audited, say NHF and CIH
Housing associations, government and regulators need to work together to define new standards for social housing and ensure each home meets these, according to an action plan published in response to the Better Social Housing Review
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CommentThe current funding model for housing associations has been pushed to its limit
As a new parliamentary inquiry launches into social housing finances, Paul Hackett argues associations’ development of new homes will drop unless government intervenes
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NewsGovernment refuses to pause permitted development roll-out
Chair of committee calls department’s response to recommendations ‘disappointing’
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NewsJohn Allan steps down from Barratt amid allegations of improper conduct
Long-serving chair to retire two months earlier than planned to prevent allegations being ‘disruptive to the company’
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CommentWe must stop thinking that small interventions on housing can make a difference
Long-term strategic thinking, continuous investment and an end to politicians’ suspicion of housebuilding is needed in order to really boost housing delivery, argues David Orr
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NewsGove to re-think controversial decision to block Berkeley Homes scheme
Housing secretary to quash original decision and think again after realising local land supply data is out of date
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CommentHomes England’s new focus on placemaking and regeneration is long overdue
A more interventionist and re-aligned funding agency will create opportunities for more meaningful housing delivery, argues Matthew Waters
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In FocusWhy partnerships are key to fixing the housing crisis: an interview with Sir Michael Lyons
The one-time New Labour fixer tells Joey Gardiner about his plans to expand the English Cities Fund, the ‘shameful’ state of English planning - and what the next government needs to do to get more homes built
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NewsEnglish Cities Fund set to expand beyond 6,500-home target
Chair of public-private partnership developer says £200m Fund has more major deals in pipeline
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NewsStarmer says Green Belt rules to form part of reform plans
Labour leader says party would reimpose housing targets and ’back builders’ if elected
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NewsLandlords to lose ‘no fault’ evictions right
Gove to publish long delayed rental reform bill which will also force rented houses to meet Decent Homes standard
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NewsGovernment must rebuild relationship with housebuilders after ‘difficult’ period says Kerslake
Peabody chair was speaking on first day of Leeds property conference