The reason more homes aren't delivered each year is nothing to do with the planning system - its land banking developers. Except that isn't true at all.
The reason more homes aren't delivered each year is nothing to do with the planning system - its land banking developers. Except that isn't true at all.
We get out our crystal ball and consider what the future holds for strategic land as we move beyond the pandemic and into a world of planning reform.
We get out our crystal ball and consider what the future holds for strategic land as we move beyond the pandemic and into a world of planning reform.
Our MD, Paul Smith, considers the new National Model Design Code - and whether it will help deliver more beautiful homes - in this episode of the 50 Shades of Planning podcast.
Our MD, Paul Smith, considers the new National Model Design Code - and whether it will help deliver more beautiful homes - in this episode of the 50 Shades of Planning podcast.
This blog looks at thorny issue of the green belt, the misunderstandings around it and how it is acting as a giant black hole, sucking in all attempts to plan
This blog looks at thorny issue of the green belt, the misunderstandings around it and how it is acting as a giant black hole, sucking in all attempts to plan
Young people suffering the worst effects of the housing crisis are increasingly fed-up with home-owning older people making decisions on their behalf.
Young people suffering the worst effects of the housing crisis are increasingly fed-up with home-owning older people making decisions on their behalf.
Local election campaigning focuses on simplified messages about development, but politicians should be brave enough to explain the benefits of housebuilding.
Local election campaigning focuses on simplified messages about development, but politicians should be brave enough to explain the benefits of housebuilding.
The proposed planning reforms are an opportunity to produce a cost-effective and more predictable system that delivers better outcomes and maintains public involvement.
The proposed planning reforms are an opportunity to produce a cost-effective and more predictable system that delivers better outcomes and maintains public involvement.
A look at the algorithm devised to calculate local authority housing numbers and sees opposition building for the government from its own ranks.
A look at the algorithm devised to calculate local authority housing numbers and sees opposition building for the government from its own ranks.
Hotels and leisure operators could raise funds to upgrade or diversify their premises by securing planning permission for housing on underused parts of their properties.
Hotels and leisure operators could raise funds to upgrade or diversify their premises by securing planning permission for housing on underused parts of their properties.
"Strategic land" is a phrase that is used a lot in discussions about planning and development. Find out what it means for your land in this Essential Guide.
"Strategic land" is a phrase that is used a lot in discussions about planning and development. Find out what it means for your land in this Essential Guide.
The rhetoric around street trees and beautiful design distracts from the government really intends the new national model design code to tackle the housing crisis.
The rhetoric around street trees and beautiful design distracts from the government really intends the new national model design code to tackle the housing crisis.
At a recent event, our managing director, Paul Smith, was a member of a panel discussing both the government's proposed planning reforms and how the planning system can help unlock development potential.
At a recent event, our managing director, Paul Smith, was a member of a panel discussing both the government's proposed planning reforms and how the planning system can help unlock development potential.
The new standard method for calculating housing targets will not deliver the homes we need – has the government found it all too hard, and just given up?
The new standard method for calculating housing targets will not deliver the homes we need – has the government found it all too hard, and just given up?
Allowing buildings in Class E to convert to residential use would be entirely sensible if properly managed - it could even help our towns and cities thrive.
Allowing buildings in Class E to convert to residential use would be entirely sensible if properly managed - it could even help our towns and cities thrive.
Reforming the planning system provides an opportunity to broaden the range of people who respond to public consultations - and make their comments more helpful.
Reforming the planning system provides an opportunity to broaden the range of people who respond to public consultations - and make their comments more helpful.
