Often touted as one of the blocks to speeding up housebuilding, why are Section 106 timescales really increasing?
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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.
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
Challenges For House Builders
The House Builders Federation shared a recent article from Housing Today, describing the struggles being experienced by SME house builders. The report highlights the impact that BNG, nutrient neutrality, land availability and S106 matters are having on the ability to...
Development – NHS Contributions
Liz shares her thoughts about the place of NHS contributions in securing planning approvals.
Green Belt Viability
As we continue to explore proposed changes to the NPPF, Sophie Middleton looks at the additional details regarding viability and Green Belt release.