All Policy articles – Page 56
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NewsHigh rise levy to hit up to 14,000 new homes a year
Ministry to exempt affordable housing from Building Safety Levy but admits charge might knock completions
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NewsAll our Building Safety Bill coverage in one place
All of our Building Safety Bill news, opinion and analysis in one place
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NewsEWS1 forms scrapped for buildings below 18m in height
Government and mortgage lenders back changes after research finds ‘no systemic risk of fire’ in smaller blocks
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NewsLiverpool stripped of world heritage status for 'overdevelopment'
Decision confirmed after 10 years of threats
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NewsPlanning reform ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle climate change
Nation’s net zero target should be enshrined in new NPPF, says Green Building Council
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In FocusWhat role can housing play in Building Back Britain? An interview with Terrie Alafat
Terrie Alafat is heading up a new commission that seeks to put housing at the heart of Britain’s post covid-19 recovery. Here, she explains why she is confident it will be more than just another talking shop
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NewsGovernment drops one million-home Ox-Cam Arc target
Housing minister says plan for one million homes by 2050 ‘not government policy’
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NewsUK’s first hydrogen-fuelled demonstration homes opened
Two homes fuelled entirely by hydrogen will be showcased to public as part of government-backed project
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NewsLabour introduces ‘use it or lose it’ planning bill
Proposed legislation is designed to put pressure on government over planning reforms
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NewsFace masks to be retained on sites after restrictions ease
New official site operating procedures say face coverings should still be worn in enclosed areas
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NewsFor-profit registered providers ‘could deliver 130,000 new homes in five years’
Research by Savills finds for-profits could invest £23bn in homes by 2026
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NewsHomes England seeks to expand board ahead of regeneration ‘reset’
Agency puts out call to recruit three new non-execs
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In FocusBackbench and voter revolt suggests it’s time to reform the reforms
Last month’s by-election defeat saw Tory fears about the political impact of widespread planning reforms become a reality. The government now has little choice other than to water them down
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NewsA fifth of Tory party donations from property sector
Anti-corruption charity says scale of donations creates ’real risk of corruption’ as controversy over planning bill continues
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NewsJenrick backtracks on pledge for ‘root and branch’ planning reform
Housing secretary tells councils they will be able to set local rates for proposed Infrastructure Levy
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CommentTime for a more targeted approach to building safety
The Building Safety Bill is a step forward, but there’s much more to do to solve this crisis once and for all, argues Geeta Nanda
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NewsFears raised over £1bn industry cost of new building safety system
Cost of regulation could affect scheme viability as impact assessment shows burden on industry in first three years
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NewsNHF criticises lack of funding for housing associations in Building Safety Bill
Trade body warns charitable associations are diverting money away from development for fire safety remediation
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NewsArchitect warns of ‘avalanche of claims’ from Building Safety Bill
Industry told to brace for flood of historic claims unleashed by bill
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NewsBuilding Safety Bill is ‘industry’s opportunity to embrace far-reaching change’
Legislation plans regulator for buildings over 18m, new homes ombudsman and tougher regulatory framework for construction products