Land for housing
If the industry is to hit the government’s housebuilding target, central and local government and local communities are going to have to face up to the need t…
Viewpoint
The ODPM’s latest announcements have been worded in a manner that implies it is taking a harder line with the industry
Space Exploration
Responding to Barker
Government is reviewing the infrastructure demands of an increased housing supply and has charged Kate Barker with reviewing the planning system. This is offe…
Comment
There is a note of cautious optimism in the air over indications that the market is picking up.
Cost of consent
Councillors’ power to refuse planning consent on a political whim is a costly problem which must be addressed
Comment
Richard Rogers captured the public imagination with his urban taskforce’s latest report, which comprehensively rubbishes the quality of new housing in city cen…
Asking the right question
Government must recognise the industry’s need to respond to demand: attempts to implement utopian visions against the grain do not work, and the market will su…
