Latest Planning & Policy News
CMA updates studies into housing sector
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published progress updates on its separate ongoing reports on the housebuilding and private rented sectors (PRS), which aim to create new outcomes for the housing sector to support businesses, tenants and the economy.
Good, cheap and fresh: pick any two
The irony of being probed for anti-competitive practices in the midst of a transparently difficult year will not bring much comfort to the major housebuilders.
St Helens council wins CPO battle with pub unlocking town centre regeneration plans
A government planning inspector has ruled in favour of St Helens Borough Council’s compulsory purchase order (CPO) for a pub to make way for a major town centre redevelopment.
Humber Freeport moves forward with 200-heactare Goole site
Humber Freeport has submitted formal boundary map plans to the government for 200 hectares of undeveloped land in Goole, East Yorkshire, where it plans to establish a freeport tax site.
Government presses pause on Stanhope’s 1.6m sq ft Waterloo offices hub
The government has issued an Article 31 Holding Directive on Stanhope’s contentious plans for a 1.7m sq ft office and life sciences hub near Waterloo, halting the scheme.
Releasing 1.4% of greenbelt could deliver 1m homes, report reveals
Building on just 1.4% of the green belt would accommodate the government’s target of 1m new homes before the next general election, according to a new report.
Meeting building safety standards could cost £3bn
The cost of meeting the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHCs’) building safety standards for high-rise residential properties could reach almost £3bn, according to a government impact assessment.
China walks away from London super embassy plans
China has shelved plans to build a new ’super’ embassy in London at the old Royal Mint near Tower Bridge.
Montagu Evans takes Jon Neale from JLL
Planning and development consultancy Montagu Evans has appointed Jon Neale as head of research and strategic insight.
The Housing Forum writes to Gove over second staircase concerns
The Housing Forum has written to housing secretary Micheal Gove to express concerns over new rules requiring second staircases in tall buildings.
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