All Policy articles – Page 44
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NewsInvestment in UK build-to-rent leaps 50%, says research
Consultancy firm JLL said £1.7b built-to-rent investment deals were made in the UK in the first quarter of 2022
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NewsFormer minister says government had ‘completely false’ idea of fire safety before Grenfell
Gavin Barwell says there was a “clear presumption” that review of building regulations was not life critical
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NewsBerkeley and Taylor Wimpey latest to sign developer cladding pledge
Berkeley and Taylor Wimpey have become the latest firms to answer the government’s call for housebuilders to repair blocks going back 30 years.
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NewsPlanning inspector green-lights 495-home scheme in Basildon
Basildon Estates schem approved despite council leader’s objections
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CommentGove’s cladding deal - what does it mean for the sector?
With negotiations on a housebuilder pledge to pay for fire safety repairs close to finalising, Joey Gardiner looks at what the likely shape of the deal says about how far the housing secretary has been able to get his way on cladding
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NewsNew Homes Quality Board appoints top team
Industry organisation setting up housing ombudsman names new chief exec
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NewsFormer minister denies deregulation was prioritised over life safety before Grenfell
James Wharton tells inquiry he thought regulations had been “fit for purpose and working well”
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NewsGove and housebuilders close to deal on cladding repairs
Negotiators working on text of “pledge” to remediate housing blocks - but funding for ‘orphan’ buildings unresolved
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NewsLakanal House fire ‘not severe’ enough to prompt cladding investigation, Grenfell inquiry hears
Brian Martin also admits being ‘horrified’ by senior building control officer’s misunderstanding of fire safety guidance
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NewsLong-awaited planning reform legislation will be announced on 10 May
Government signals plan to press ahead with plans to scrap section 106
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NewsGovernment confirms review of 2030 decent homes target
Housing department says it will ‘name and shame’ social landlords breaching regulations as part of package of reforms
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NewsSenior civil servant admits missing opportunities to address risks of ACM cladding
Brian Martin told Grenfell Inquiry he “struggles to understand” why he did not take action on preventing a major cladding fire
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CommentNutrient neutrality rules may hit delivery at first, but they offer opportunity too
The government’s proposed expansion of nutrient neutrality rules may help councils, developers and landowners find nature-based solutions through planning, argues Andrew Watson
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NewsOfficial knew there was ‘clear risk’ of major ACM fire three years before Grenfell, inquiry hears
Brian Martin failed to warn fire and rescue chief and instead ‘lulled’ him into false sense of security
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NewsPeabody given green light for 3,500-home Dagenham scheme
Council planners approve outline application for development on old Ford stamping plant site
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NewsG15 boss says housebuilders can afford fire safety bill
Geeta Nanda says funding through schemes such as Help to Buy means Gove’s £4bn repair bill can be met
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NewsPlanning decisions made within statutory time at six-year low for final quarter
Concerns for the planning system likely to be heightened as percentage of major and minor planning decisions lowest in fourth quarter since 2015
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NewsGrenfell inquiry: Senior civil servant admits underestimating ACM cladding danger
Brian Martin “forgot” to clarify that ACM cladding was not permitted.
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NewsSpring statement: Industry calls for more action on retrofit
Chancellor’s energy efficiency VAT cut welcomed but more comprehensive package needed, argue industry bodies
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NewsSpring statement: Sunak confirms fuel duty cut to aid firms and households
Move could alleviate pressure on the housing and construction sectors