Planning

How Planning Permission Can Combat Climate Change

A London borough has prepared new planning guides to ensure all new homes and developments are more environmentally friendly. Housing Industry Leaders highlights the impacts this could have in reducing emissions post-build.    […]

DETAIL

Curzon Wharf: World’s First Mixed-use Net Zero Carbon Ready Development

Birmingham has always been the home of innovation in the UK, and the latest news regarding Curzon Wharf, the first mixed-use net zero carbon ready development, is no exception to the rule.  With […]

DETAIL

Almost 450 Energy-efficient Homes to be Delivered in Kent

ilke Homes plans to deliver up to 449 highly energy-efficient homes in partnership with the housing association The Riverside Group. Housing Industry Leaders looks at how the modular housebuilder will use AI to […]

DETAIL

Reducing the Impact of Nutrient Pollution on Housing Developments

Too many local planning authorities have development sites that are in a ‘unfavourable condition’ due to excess nutrient pollution. Housing Industry Leaders looks at what is being done to tackle nutrient pollution. Pollution […]

DETAIL

£114K Funding Awarded to Boost Affordable Housing in Scotland

The Assynt Development Trust (ADT) has been awarded £114,000 to take forward the community-led development of affordable homes and community facilities between Lochinver and Glencanisp. Housing Industry Leaders looks at how this will […]

DETAIL

The Challenges and Opportunities Facing SME Housebuilders

A report has highlighted the delays and costs associated with the planning system, which are putting businesses at risk and preventing SMEs from playing their part in building the homes that the country […]

DETAIL

Speeding up Housing Delivery: Homes England’s Intervention

With Homes England buying the site for a 1,340-home scheme in Slough, Developer Muse will start the consultation process for the project this summer. Housing Industry Leaders highlight the aspects of the new […]

DETAIL

The Evolving Shape of Nimbyism: The Rise of Misinformation

Following a survey of professional planners finding nearly a quarter are subject to online abuse from trolls, with some leaving the profession, Housing Industry Leaders examines the dangers of growing Nimbyism.  Nearly 90 […]

DETAIL

The £42M Schemes Helping to Deliver Affordable Homes

Work is underway on 250 affordable homes following Esh Construction being appointed by Thirteen to deliver two developments in Middlesbrough. Housing Industry Leaders looks at how the schemes will create much-needed sustainable homes […]

DETAIL