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UKREiiF 2026: Housing minister announces national rollout of small sites aggregator

Plans for new pattern book of standardised house designs for local authority use also revealed

Government signs off on plan to make it easier for locals to build homes in their own areas

The new plan tells local authorities they are no longer to be ‘over prescriptive’ about rural housing rules.

Mayor of London and MHCLG to press ahead with new town plan despite Enfield Council withdrawal​

Mayor and MHCLG looking at range of delivery options for 21,000-home project which is listed in government’s New Towns Programme

Housing secretary to make final decision on rejected plans to build nearly 500 homes in Essex

Steve Reed calls in City & Country proposals which were kicked into touch last month amid concerns over ‘inappropriate green belt development’

Hampshire council seeks D&B firm for £100m housing job

Phase two set to start at country's largest council led housing scheme

Garden cabin regulations and other planning changes to be signed in the coming days

Under new rules, a person can also subdivide their home into two units.

Croudace moves back into the black but says government lacks housing policy cohesion

Housebuilder warns ‘build, baby build’ optimism in sector has fallen away

Planning permission granted for major extension to north Mayo housing estate

Rural housing development still at outline planning stage

Rural housing development still at outline planning stage

Housebuilding held back by high taxes and red tape, industry bosses warn

The Home Builders Federation said 'huge increases in taxes' and increased regulation have pushed up the cost of building a new home by, on average, £76,000.

Planning rules for one-off housing to be eased under new proposals

Changes will be a ‘loosening’ of current restrictions but ‘not a free for all’, Government source says

Laurence Fredricks: Building in Britain could have a Burnham problem

The answer is not to berate the commodification of housing, or treat housing as a public service to be commanded into existence. It is to fix the planning system, restore viability...

New Build House Checklist: From Completion to Snagging

The post New Build House Checklist: From Completion to Snagging appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A concise roadmap for UK buyers transitioning into a new build, emphasizing...

The Hidden Cost of Delayed Planning Approvals in UK Construction

The post The Hidden Cost of Delayed Planning Approvals in UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Planning approval is one of the most important stages of any const...

Wooden Houses: A Complete Guide to Buying in the UK

The post Wooden Houses: A Complete Guide to Buying in the UK appeared first on UK Construction Blog. This section defines wooden houses, emphasizing the UK's shift from historical...

Article 4 Direction Guide: What You Can and Can’t Build

The post Article 4 Direction Guide: What You Can and Can’t Build appeared first on UK Construction Blog. An Article 4 Direction is a localized legal tool that modifies the Town and...

HBF says ‘inconsistent’ application of council tax on unfinished new builds is thwarting SME builders

Housebuilders’ body says charges are affecting 88% of small firms

Plans for 14 Wicklow homes approved after road and drainage concerns addressed

Approval for Middlesborough homes

Cameron Hall Homes has received planning permission for 135 additional new homes at its Stoney Wood development, near Middlesborough. The developer will partner with Banks Homes on...

Green light for 1,400 homes in South West Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire Council agrees section 106 on Gleeson Land’s proposed development

Will new planning rules make it easier to build rural housing?

Remote workers do not have economic need for rural housing, but they could meet criteria if from the local area, guidelines say

The row over one-off housing rules: ‘I’m 43 and the situation has completely upset my life plans’

Rural housing plan welcomed in local communities, but it is a ‘huge departure from sustainable development’, says planner

Planning Smarter: Reducing Risk in Commercial Building Projects

The post Planning Smarter: Reducing Risk in Commercial Building Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Commercial building projects are complex undertakings that involve...

London housebuilders ‘need help’ as City Hall misses reduced affordable targets

Calls to delay introduction of Building Safety Levy to kickstart work