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Updates and expert opinion from the world of planning
Why are Section 106 Timescales Really Increasing?
Often touted as one of the blocks to speeding up housebuilding, why are Section 106 timescales really increasing?
Technical consultations in planning
Liz discusses how the proposed two-tier system would work under the new proposals
Can we reduce the numbers of un-built homes?
Liz explores whether the Planning Reform Working Paper will in truth speed up build out.
Will the new Bill work?
Liz picks her three things to watch for in the coming months as the Bill progresses, and what it means for our industry, especially developers.
HMOs and Planning
Know-how for property investors – Sophie Middleton and Liz Fitzgerald discuss planning and HMOs.
Is the Government’s plan to build 1.5 million homes a good or bad thing?
Liz challenges the house building industry to get behind the Government’s ambitious target.
Are ‘Special Measures’ special enough?
Experiences of Section 62A – nuance and practicalities in real world examples from Barker Parry.
Big Energy Saving Week
A planning perspective on Big Energy Saving Week
New Draft Fee Regulations
Latest Fee Increases for April 2025