5/21/2026 4:16:17 PM Some great ideas are reaping rewards, but more focus is needed to boost the development of affordable homes By Jon Coane There is so much positivity and creative thinking in the housing sector generally at the moment, but can housing associations and others...
4/10/2026 1:48:20 PM Planning committee reform: what local authorities need to know By Owen Dugmore From Clarkson’s Farm to national politics, planning committees have recently been at the heart of controversy, and the Government’s...
4/2/2026 1:56:33 PM Assets of Community Value and the English Devolution Bill: what local authorities need to know By Owen Dugmore The Assets of Community Value (ACV) regime, introduced by the Localism Act 2011, aimed to give communities a meaningful chance to...
9/22/2025 11:39:07 AM Planning approval withdrawn - Lewisham acts on stalled heritage scheme By Owen Dugmore Lewisham Council’s recent decision to rescind planning approval for the redevelopment of the Grade II Listed Ladywell Playtower offers a...
2/4/2025 11:34:38 AM The revised National Planning Policy Framework – what has changed? By Anthony Collins The Government finally published the much anticipated, revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). These revisions, unveiled by...
1/13/2025 11:00:14 AM Healthy homes, ingredients and ovens: Opportunities for councils to collaborate By Mark Cook Oven-ready or ready ovens? There’s a lot of energy and creativity devoted towards the Government’s commitment to accelerate housing...
11/27/2020 10:03:36 AM Green Book to embrace humanity following HM Treasury review By Mark Cook To my surprise, this is proving to be a "make a wish come true" week following the Government's publication of its Green Book Review...