Housebuilding

England planning reforms: the truth about local opposition to housebuilding

England planning reforms: the truth about local opposition to housebuilding: New housing in Wimborne, England. mr chris kemp/Shutterstock The government has announced plans for radical planning reforms in England which would remove local councillors and citizens from decisions on individual planning applications. More central policy direction and streamlined local plans that directly zone land for …

Housebuilding ban on floodplains isn’t enough – flood-prone communities should take back control

Housebuilding ban on floodplains isn’t enough – flood-prone communities should take back control: February 2020 has brought more than its fair share of bad weather to the north of England, the Midlands and Wales. Shrewsbury, Bewdley and Telford swam in the Severn, while the Ouse invaded York. For some, the adage that it’s grim up …