The Localism Act was given Royal Assent on the 15th November. Two months down the line, a series of provisions are due to come into force, among them is the provisions of Section 25, introducing new guidance on bias and predetermination – for which the warning signals were fired by Grant Shapps with his letter [...]
It was heralded as a new dawn for the development sector – a National Planning Policy Framework offering a faster, fairer, clearer process for all. Then environmental pressure groups complained that the Government’s draft NPPF favoured development over the countryside.
Now these same pressure groups have latched onto a report by the All-Party Communities and Local [...]
So, the Queen of Shops has spoken. Less red tape, more public-private sector co-operation, more market stalls, more of a town centre emphasis.
Echoing a Localism Act that includes a presumption in favour of sustainable development, the fashion guru and TV retail fixer’s report is a timely examination of how to revitalise our beleaguered high streets, [...]
As Europe is buffeted by a stormy economic climate, the Government’s new Housing Strategy announced today promises much on the horizon for a seasick British development industry.
With a strong emphasis on giving a helping hand to both housebuilders and the housing market, particularly prospective first-time buyers, at first glance you could be forgiven for thinking [...]