Politics of Planning is our weekly planning update, bringing you the news and analysis you need to plot a successful planning course though fast-changing political waters.
April 26, 2019
We've put together a round-up of all you need to know ahead of next week's local elections, when 151 local councils will be holding full elections.
April 5, 2019
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing John Healey has positioned Labour as the party to resolve the housing crisis, outlining Labour’s answers to the problem and placing housing at the centre of any future Labour government.
March 29, 2019
The Campaign to Protect Rural England have stated that there is enough brownfield land in England to build one million new homes, which it says reduces the need to build on the Green Belt.
March 15, 2019
Last week’s Spring Statement went largely under the radar, with political coverage focused on the key Brexit votes in the House of Commons, however Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond made some important announcements about housing.
March 8, 2019
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government James Brokenshire has warned against “talking down” the British housing market in the run-up to Brexit.
February 22, 2019
This month the British Property Federation held its residential conference which was addressed by Minister for Housing Kit Malthouse, who was at pains to reiterate the Government’s commitment to delivering 300,000 new homes per year by the mid-2020s.
February 15, 2019
An independent review into planning appeals has concluded that the lengthy process could be reduced by up to 5 months. The review was authored by Chair of the Independent Review into Planning Appeal Inquiries, Bridget Rosewell CBE.
February 15, 2019
On Wednesday 13 February SP Broadway hosted a Politics of Planning breakfast roundtable discussion at the Marriot London County Hall, with Leader of Hertfordshire County Council Cllr David Williams.
February 8, 2019
The Government will fail in its aim to build 300,000 new homes per year by the mid-2020s unless local authorities radically change their approach to town planning, according to a new report by the National Audit Office.
February 1, 2019
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government James Brokenshire has unveiled £500 million of funding to increase building of affordable homes.
