Recent changes to the planning system have been based on the assumption that we're in the midst of a housing crisis. But what is the evidence that a housing crisis even exists?
Recent changes to the planning system have been based on the assumption that we're in the midst of a housing crisis. But what is the evidence that a housing crisis even exists?
Walsingham Planning explain why submitting a planning application should be easy and provide some advice on avoiding those common mistakes which can derail it.
Walsingham Planning explain why submitting a planning application should be easy and provide some advice on avoiding those common mistakes which can derail it.
The Local Plan process can seem confusing and complicated. Our infographic strips away the abbreviations and legal references to show what really happens.
The Local Plan process can seem confusing and complicated. Our infographic strips away the abbreviations and legal references to show what really happens.
The house building industry recently announced plans to increase the speed at which they build new homes to help the government meet its aim of boosting housing supply.
The house building industry recently announced plans to increase the speed at which they build new homes to help the government meet its aim of boosting housing supply.
Local Plans are central to the planning system in England and Wales - they are the basis on which every planning decision should be made. But does every council have one?
Local Plans are central to the planning system in England and Wales - they are the basis on which every planning decision should be made. But does every council have one?
The Bank of Mum and Dad now plays a critical role in helping people buy their first home. We explain what it is and exactly why it's so important.
The Bank of Mum and Dad now plays a critical role in helping people buy their first home. We explain what it is and exactly why it's so important.
It’s that time of year when the Campaign to Protect Rural England publishes statistics about development in the Green Belt and loudly proclaims that it is under siege from developers. But is that really true?
It’s that time of year when the Campaign to Protect Rural England publishes statistics about development in the Green Belt and loudly proclaims that it is under siege from developers. But is that really true?
Blame for the housing crisis in England is often laid at the door of the planning system, with accusations it is too difficult to secure planning permission. But is that view supported by the facts?
Blame for the housing crisis in England is often laid at the door of the planning system, with accusations it is too difficult to secure planning permission. But is that view supported by the facts?
Getting planning permission for housing development on Green Belt sites is one of the hardest objectives to achieve under our planning system. - but it is possible if you go about it in the right way.
Getting planning permission for housing development on Green Belt sites is one of the hardest objectives to achieve under our planning system. - but it is possible if you go about it in the right way.
The national and local press is always full of stories about new housing developments on green fields and arable land, while the increase in land value can be dramatic.
The national and local press is always full of stories about new housing developments on green fields and arable land, while the increase in land value can be dramatic.
Developers are often accused of restricting the supply of homes to boost profits - and causing the housing crisis. Such accusations of 'land banking' resurface every few months, but does it really happen?
Developers are often accused of restricting the supply of homes to boost profits - and causing the housing crisis. Such accusations of 'land banking' resurface every few months, but does it really happen?
If only we could bring the huge number of empty homes back into use, we're told, the housing crisis would be soled. But is bringing them back into use realistic? And will it even help the housing crisis?
If only we could bring the huge number of empty homes back into use, we're told, the housing crisis would be soled. But is bringing them back into use realistic? And will it even help the housing crisis?
A recent update to the Planning Practice Guidance has introduced three new changes to the way Neighbourhood Plans deliver housing. We explain what they are and how they will impact house building.
A recent update to the Planning Practice Guidance has introduced three new changes to the way Neighbourhood Plans deliver housing. We explain what they are and how they will impact house building.
