10 reasons why housing plans work best when they're big
Big projects – over 1,000 housing units – can create neighbourhoods, public spaces and make more efficient use of scarce land, writes Seán Keyes.
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Big projects – over 1,000 housing units – can create neighbourhoods, public spaces and make more efficient use of scarce land, writes Seán Keyes.
Locals are concerned new residents would drain already limited resources
New NPPF puts already under-resourced planning teams under further stress, says new report
The inconsistent approach to rural housing policy will come to an end once new planning guidelines are published, according to Minister of State for Planning John Cummins. The Join...
According to new research from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) and Paragon Bank 9 in 10 local authority planning departments across England and Wales are understaffed, delaying...
Today marks Scottish Housing Day, which this year highlights the importance of housing to our health and wellbeing. A warm, efficient and accessible home is key to safe and indepen...
Town halls told to unlock land, cash and Section 106 deals ahead of Autumn Budget
Changes to planning laws now allow back-yard cabins to be built without planning permission.
Second quarter of 2026 saw the fewest planning approvals since 2012
Lewisham Council has appointed The Hill Group as its long-term strategic partner. The council has 10,000 households on the housing register, and argues working with a single develo...
Developer seeks to be 31 houses and 12 apartments at site on Moneen Road in Castlebar
Minister for Housing James Browne is to seek Cabinet approval for an overhaul of a scheme which encourages owners of rundown vacant buildings to lease their properties for social h...
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner aims to slash the time before the house can be taken over
The 1973 Kenny Report took a strong line on compulsory purchase to get local authorities building – has its time come?
Plan would allow up to 150 units per acre and 8-story buildings, while design rules and state review could extend timelines
Housing pipeline shrinks
Decision will be made early in December
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has described Britain's housing situation as an "acute and entrenched crisis", signalling the government's intention to expand council house cons...
The Homes, Spaces, Places plan would set the future development of the borugh until 2042
Housing association will offer 42 new homes in fast-growing West Lothian village
Building full pipeline would cost just £500,000 more than capital’s total SAHP allocation
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