Planning
Why the Government’s planning reforms are not all they seem…
Expectations around the Government’s ‘radical’ new reforms were high, but on closer inspection they remind Adam Hesse of the story of the Emperor’s New Clothes...
Ten ways to tackle corruption in the planning system
Transparency International has identified five key corruption risks in the English planning system, and has suggested ten practical steps that could keep local authority decisions more legitimate.
RIBA calls for an ‘urgent reconsideration’ of ‘damaging’ planning reforms
"The government has missed a huge opportunity to make changes to the planning system for the better, and we call for urgent reconsideration," says RIBA's President Alan Jones.
‘Planning revolution’ could mean automatic approval for many housing developments
"New homes, hospitals, schools, shops and offices will be allowed automatically", says the Housing Secretary, as he outlines a new Zonal planning system.
Green light for developer’s plan ‘to build one of the most beautiful small towns in England’ on South Coast power station site
In Pictures: Fawley Waterside will deliver 1,500 new homes in a new "smart town" on the 300-acre Fawley Power Station site on Southampton Water, masterplanned by Poundbury architect Léon Krier.
Plans go in for major Edinburgh city centre development
Edinburgh's proposed New Town Quarter could deliver 300 homes, 100,000 sq ft of office space and a hotel on a 5.9 acre former RBS site.
Land Registry releases data on leases and covenants
Two major new datasets are aimed at improving the homebuying process and promoting innovation in the property industry.
Architect offers Cotswold plot with plans for an ultra-modern country house
In Pictures: A three acre site in a Gloucestershire village is being offered for sale with planning permission for a very striking contemporary new home.
At a Glance: New planning use class & permitted development rules
Nexus Planning has summarised a suite of big changes to the planning system's change of use rules in a handy colour-coded guide.
Talking Heads: On the expansion of Permitted Development Rights
Specialists from the worlds of acquisition and architecture offer their unbridled thoughts on the government's latest tweaks to the planning system...
Commercial Break: What to consider when converting excess office space to resi
Permitted development rights are in hot debate as the Government attempts to reform the planning system, deliver more housing and build the UK out of the Coronavirus crisis, with questions remaining over…
Place in Society: On loneliness & the role of real estate
The industry can learn many things from the last few months, writes Sara Bailey, including how buildings can help alleviate the problem of loneliness in our communities.