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Articles tagged with: planning
“Are you a builder or a blocker?” is not the question we should be asking
Environment
By Polly Billington MP
“Are you a builder or a blocker?” is not the question we should be asking
The dichotomised way in which we are talking about housing doesn't reflect our true intentions. Housebuilding should be a collective effort – not a fight.
My amendment protecting playgrounds will help restore pride in place
Health
By Tom Hayes MP
My amendment protecting playgrounds will help restore pride in place
We have an opportunity to revive playgrounds across England, at no extra cost to the Treasury. Doing so would help our constituents reconnect with their local areas.
Securing UK Growth: Why Government Must Prioritise Mobile Infrastructure Now Partner content
Technology
By Mobile UK
Securing UK Growth: Why Government Must Prioritise Mobile Infrastructure Now
The telecoms industry is highlighting the critical need for the Government to pivot its focus on mobile infrastructure, specifically within the upcoming Infrastructure Strategy, to secure the UK’s economic growth goals and maintain its competitive standing.
Labour MP Warns Planning Reforms Could Overwhelm Environment Regulator
Environment
Labour MP Warns Planning Reforms Could Overwhelm Environment Regulator
A Labour MP has raised concern about the feasibility of a key plank of the government's planning reforms.
Planning deregulation carries serious political risks for Labour
Communities
By Chris Hinchliff MP
Planning deregulation carries serious political risks for Labour
The origins of Britain’s planning system are as deeply rooted in the legacy of the great post-war Labour government as the National Health Service and welfare state.
How house building can revolutionise health outcomes and drive science Partner content
Health
By Epilepsy Society
How house building can revolutionise health outcomes and drive science
Clare Pelham, Chief Executive at the Epilepsy Society explains how brave and far-sighted planning decisions could ultimately save lives
Dan Tomlinson Interview: Without Growth, Our Politics Will Not Survive
Economy
Dan Tomlinson Interview: Without Growth, Our Politics Will Not Survive
Periods in insecure housing mean cheerleading for the government’s growth agenda is personal for Dan Tomlinson, he tells Adam Payne
Belting up to deliver housing targets – are grey belts the answer? Partner content
Communities
By Policy@Manchester
Belting up to deliver housing targets – are grey belts the answer?
The government’s target to build 1.5 million homes over the next five years by freeing up grey belt land “may prove problematic,” according to a leading green infrastructure expert.
Streamlined, smarter, strategic: a planning system fit for the UK’s growth agenda Partner content
Economy
By AtkinsRéalis
Streamlined, smarter, strategic: a planning system fit for the UK’s growth agenda
The average consenting time for major infrastructure projects has almost doubled from 2.6 years to 4.2 years in the last decade, often delaying the construction of critical infrastructure and the creation of jobs and economic boosts that kick in only once a shovel hits the ground.
New study indicates current planning laws do not cater to public attitudes and needs for mobile infrastructure Partner content
Technology
By Mobile UK
New study indicates current planning laws do not cater to public attitudes and needs for mobile infrastructure
A major new study by Mobile UK ‘How Connected Are You?’ has been published, exploring public perceptions of mobile connectivity and attitudes towards mobile infrastructure in the UK.
The regeneration game: creating great places Partner content
Communities
By Urban Splash
The regeneration game: creating great places
The new government has signalled ambitious plans to address the UK’s longstanding housing supply challenge. But how can we ensure those homes are part of sustainable and prosperous communities? PoliticsHome sat down with Julian Curnuck, CEO of regeneration specialist Urban Splash, to learn why he believes regeneration should be front and centre of the government’s approach.
Mobile UK and Mobile Infrastructure Forum publish a six-point planning framework ahead of the General Election Partner content
Technology
By Mobile UK
Mobile UK and Mobile Infrastructure Forum publish a six-point planning framework ahead of the General Election
Mobile UK, the trade body representing the UK’s four mobile network operators, and the Mobile Infrastructure Forum (MIF), comprised of the four major operators of shared macro wireless infrastructure, are calling on all political parties to step up on their commitments to delivering national connectivity by adopting a six-point planning framework for reform.
Put communities at the heart of planning decisions
Communities
By Rosie Pearson
Put communities at the heart of planning decisions
The planning system embroils communities in David and Goliath battles against appallingly planned development proposals.
Housing Minister Says Housing Is 'Never Really The Problem'
Communities
Housing Minister Says Housing Is "Never Really The Problem"
Housing Minister Lee Rowley has said that housing itself is "never really actually the problem,” a few months after taking on the job of leading the UK government’s strategy on housing, planning and building safety.
Partner content
Communities
By National Federation of Builders
CMA confirms that the housing crisis is caused by a broken planning process
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released it’s ‘Housebuilding Market Study: Final Report,’ which confirms what anybody who deals with planning already knows; that the housing crisis is caused by the planning process and government failure.
Driving change: navigating the path to net zero through modal shift Partner content
Environment
By WSP
Driving change: navigating the path to net zero through modal shift
Surface transport remains the UK’s highest carbon-emitting sector, accounting for around 23% of total UK emissions.
NFB succeeds with NPPF reform recommendations Partner content
Environment
By National Federation of Builders
NFB succeeds with NPPF reform recommendations
The update to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) marks another tweak in the way England plans its communities, but it comes with vital changes which may offer greater opportunities for SME builders.
Planning – the single point of failure? Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Planning – the single point of failure?
The Government is clear that its priority is to grow the economy, and the Autumn Statement put forward the Chancellor’s plans to create the conditions for the private sector to thrive by removing barriers to investment and thereby unlocking growth.
How we can simplify the planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Partner content
Environment
By WSP
How we can simplify the planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
Significant infrastructure projects will always be core drivers of economic growth.
New Report Wants To Make Planning 'Sexy' To Boost Housebuilding
Home affairs
New Report Wants To Make Planning "Sexy" To Boost Housebuilding
A cross-party group of MPs is working up a report that aims to make planning “sexy” in the latest bid to boost housebuilding in towns and cities across the UK.
Unlock our outdated planning system and put net zero at the heart of decision making
Environment
By Lord Ravensdale
Unlock our outdated planning system and put net zero at the heart of decision making
Planning affects all our lives. It shapes the environment we live in and determines the access we have to crucial services and the health and well-being of our local communities.
Wimbledon Expansion Could Have 'National Ramifications' For Building On Protected Land
Communities
Wimbledon Expansion Could Have "National Ramifications" For Building On Protected Land
As the expansion of Wimbledon’s tennis courts is hit with further delays, local MP Stephen Hammond has urged all sides to improve the application, arguing that the proposed development could have “national ramifications”.
Government Urged To Go 'Much Further' To Solve London's Housing Crisis
Home affairs
Government Urged To Go "Much Further" To Solve London's Housing Crisis
Housing campaigners are urging the Government to go “much further” to address London’s housing crisis, after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a series of policies to build more homes in the capital.
Partner content
Environment
By Luton Rising
Campaign launched to Grow Our Airport for our future
Business, community and charity leaders came together yesterday (Monday 24 July) to support proposals for the long-term sustainable growth of London Luton Airport and launch a new Grow Our Airport campaign.