All Policy articles – Page 57
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In FocusThe evolution of the planning system: a timeline
The furore over the government’s proposed planning reforms has dominated the headlines over the past week. However contentious change to the planning system is nothing new, as this scrollable timeline reveals
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NewsHomes England buys sites for 7,400 homes
Housing agency spent £175m on 17 sites in year to March
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NewsHomes England announces plan for new development standards
Body has drafted in the BRE and Design Council to help it draw up ’strategic framework’
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NewsHelp to Buy gives 10% return to taxpayers
Report by housebuilders on £19bn new-build equity loan scheme says £232m of ‘profit’ generated so far
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NewsGovernment to protect additional 1,600 sq km of countryside from development
Big expansion to designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty planned, including in home counties
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NewsConsultants still unable to value housing blocks despite EWS1 reforms
Savills and JLL say a lack of robust information from landlords on cladding is bedevilling attempts to get market moving
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NewsPersimmon agrees to pay compensation after competition investigation
Regulator is still pursuing Taylor Wimpey, Countryside and Barratt over sale of leasehold homes
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NewsSenior Tory brands planning reform Johnson’s ‘poll tax’
Lord Hague’s comments come as Conservative backbenchers criticise proposal in wake of by-election loss
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NewsCroydon to decide on Brick By Brick sale in July
Housing quango Homes England brought in to run the rule over bid by Urban Splash
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CommentGovernment action on overheating is needed. Now.
The scandal of highly insulated newbuild homes that overheat in summer has been evident for years, climate advisers’ warnings can no longer be ignored
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NewsHousing minister says government will take no action over PI crisis
Some firms struggling to get professional indemnity cover particularly for cladding or fire-related claims
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NewsDecision to allow 100-home green belt scheme could set new precedent
Hertfordshire scheme approved on appeal by inspector on the basis of housing demand alone
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NewsJenrick calls-in 20-storey west London affordable housing scheme
Intervention by housing secretary infuriates architect and local authority
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News75 high-rise ACM blocks will not be repaired by Christmas
Housing minister Chris Pincher provides update to parliament on anniversary of Grenfell
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NewsGovernment slammed for ‘notable’ failure to address dangerous overheating in homes
Major report says 570,000 homes have been built which will overheat since it first identified the issue
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NewsGovernment starts search for new head of architecture
Role paying £63,000 will embed design quality in housing and oversee planning deregulation
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NewsHousebuilders and developers join call for stronger net zero measures in planning bill
Berkeley and CapCo among those to sign letter sent to Boris Johnson flagging concerns over promised commitments
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In FocusWho is Peter Denton? Six things you need to know about the new Homes England boss
Peter Denton has been confirmed as the new Chief Executive of Homes England. Here are a few things we thought you should know about his background
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NewsHousing association CEO selected for Homes England top job
Homes England selects Hyde Group chief executive as preferred candidate
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NewsMPs slam government’s planning reforms
Ministers should ‘revisit’ zoning proposals, select committee says