At times the planning system can feel like something of a lottery however, despite appearances, there is a strict process that councils should follow when applications are decided.
At times the planning system can feel like something of a lottery however, despite appearances, there is a strict process that councils should follow when applications are decided.
Will the introduction of Brownfield Land Registers really encourage the use of more previously developed land and contribute to solving the housing crisis?
Will the introduction of Brownfield Land Registers really encourage the use of more previously developed land and contribute to solving the housing crisis?
A recent Appeal Court judgement might make it easier for council's to prove they are delivering enough homes - without needing to grant more permissions.
A recent Appeal Court judgement might make it easier for council's to prove they are delivering enough homes - without needing to grant more permissions.
The government is proposing a new, simple way of calculating housing need that it is calling the "Standard Method". This post explains why it will fail.
The government is proposing a new, simple way of calculating housing need that it is calling the "Standard Method". This post explains why it will fail.
Paul Smith, Managing Director of The Strategic Land Group, will be speaking at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors North West Conference in November.
Paul Smith, Managing Director of The Strategic Land Group, will be speaking at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors North West Conference in November.
Cheshire East Council have finally adopted their new Local Plan Strategy which will guide development in the borough until 2030.
Cheshire East Council have finally adopted their new Local Plan Strategy which will guide development in the borough until 2030.
New research from Savills has revealed that the local plan process is failing to address the housing crisis. This post explains why and what the consequences will be.
New research from Savills has revealed that the local plan process is failing to address the housing crisis. This post explains why and what the consequences will be.
The Greater Manchester Spatial Framework proposes to release land from the Green Belt so enough new homes can be built. This post explains why that's right.
The Greater Manchester Spatial Framework proposes to release land from the Green Belt so enough new homes can be built. This post explains why that's right.
The Liberal Democrat manifesto sets out 4 key pledges that they believe will solve the housing crisis. This post explains what they are and if they'll work.
The Liberal Democrat manifesto sets out 4 key pledges that they believe will solve the housing crisis. This post explains what they are and if they'll work.
The Labour Party have published their manifesto for the General Election. This post explains its 6 key proposals for the housing market and development industry.
The Labour Party have published their manifesto for the General Election. This post explains its 6 key proposals for the housing market and development industry.
The Conservative Party manifesto identifies the housing crisis as a key challenge for the country. This post explains how it proposes to respond.
The Conservative Party manifesto identifies the housing crisis as a key challenge for the country. This post explains how it proposes to respond.
Our managing director, Paul Smith, recently presented to the M60 Town's Conference about the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and its importance to the future of Tameside.
Our managing director, Paul Smith, recently presented to the M60 Town's Conference about the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and its importance to the future of Tameside.
The Managing Director of The Strategic Land Group, Paul Smith, is set to appear as a speaker at the forthcoming M6o Towns Development Conference organised by Place North West.
The Managing Director of The Strategic Land Group, Paul Smith, is set to appear as a speaker at the forthcoming M6o Towns Development Conference organised by Place North West.
