A recent survey shows that smaller developers are coming up against lack of staff and communication issues, a lack of certainty when it comes to the planning process, and a shortage of suitable development sites… Housebuilding Concerns A survey by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has revealed that the biggest concern for small housebuilders…
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As the UK’s first 3D printed housing development gets under way, we look at its benefits and how it could change the UK construction industry… 3D Construction Printing We’ve all heard of pre-fab housing – and even ‘flat-pack’ timber frame build-your-own home kits – but at a time when many of us are busy building…
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Following the announcement of a new planning and infrastructure bill, county councils have called for a return to strategic planning… Strategic Planning The County Councils Network (CCN) is advocating a return to strategic planning in a bid to boost housebuilding and economic growth. The call comes following the announcement of a new planning and infrastructure…
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Releasing surplus land for housing and creating New Investment Zones are included in the latest plans to shake up the planning sector… Planning Process Reforms There are more changes in the pipeline for the planning industry following Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini budget’ at the end of September. The government has announced planning reforms whose purpose…
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As Liz Truss takes the reins at Number 10, we look at what this might mean for the planning sector… It’s all change in government this month, as Liz Truss moves into Downing Street and Simon Clarke takes over as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Prime Minister Truss claims that she…
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As the Tory leadership race hots up, Rishi Sunak’s pledge to block development on Green Belt land is provoking mixed reactions… The Future of Green Belt As the battle for the Tory party leadership continues, a promise by Rishi Sunak could have a major impact on the planning arena. The former Chancellor has said that,…
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The Government’s nature recovery green paper could have some ramifications for planning and development, as local authorities ensure that environmental issues are at the heart of planning policy… Nature Recovery Green Paper The government’s nature recovery green paper could have an impact on planning and housing, as councils call for support in the planning process…
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With one London borough getting set to allow solar panels on listed buildings, could this be a trend that will be copied across the country, as local authorities continue their bid to become carbon neutral? Solar Panels on Listed Buildings Thanks to the current energy crisis and rising inflation, more and more of us are…
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The phrase ‘levelling up’ has been bandied around quite a bit since the government first revealed its white paper of the same name – and it seems that technology will be at the heart of any improvement in the planning arena… The government’s recent levelling up white paper made much of improving the planning system,…
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We review the importance of listed buildings and understanding the requirements and responsibilities for property owners… The history and heritage of the United Kingdom is hugely important. It’s one of the main reasons that we have a thriving tourism industry (when we’re not in the midst of a global pandemic that is!) – and pre-Covid,…
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