The government's proposed reforms to developer contributions are designed to simplify the system and increase receipts. They won't work as they intend.
The government's proposed reforms to developer contributions are designed to simplify the system and increase receipts. They won't work as they intend.
Now we've all had chance to digest the government's proposed reforms of the planning system, how will they change the way house builders operate?
Now we've all had chance to digest the government's proposed reforms of the planning system, how will they change the way house builders operate?
The government's proposed planning reforms will create a simpler, more streamlined system that will deliver the homes we need while improving their quality. Here's why.
The government's proposed planning reforms will create a simpler, more streamlined system that will deliver the homes we need while improving their quality. Here's why.
The proportion of planning applications which are approved and the number of consented homes yet to be built aren't arguments against planning reform. This post explains why.
The proportion of planning applications which are approved and the number of consented homes yet to be built aren't arguments against planning reform. This post explains why.
This webinar, hosted by law firm Addleshaw Goddard, focusses on the government's proposed reforms to the local plan process set out in the planning White Paper.
This webinar, hosted by law firm Addleshaw Goddard, focusses on the government's proposed reforms to the local plan process set out in the planning White Paper.
Coronavirus has forced many of us to think afresh about we need from our homes. Could that result in demand for a new form of suburb, fit for the 21st century?
Coronavirus has forced many of us to think afresh about we need from our homes. Could that result in demand for a new form of suburb, fit for the 21st century?
In this piece for Housebuilder magazine, we discuss the results of our recent research into perceptions of the design quality of new homes and what they reveal about what good design looks like.
In this piece for Housebuilder magazine, we discuss the results of our recent research into perceptions of the design quality of new homes and what they reveal about what good design looks like.
Our MD, Paul Smith, discusses the benefits of active travel - and how the planning system can be used to deliver it - in this episode of the 50 Shades of Planning podcast.
Our MD, Paul Smith, discusses the benefits of active travel - and how the planning system can be used to deliver it - in this episode of the 50 Shades of Planning podcast.
With traditional diversification strategies hard hit by coronavirus, many farmers are looking to sell for development. Here's how to get best value - and avoid some common mistakes.
With traditional diversification strategies hard hit by coronavirus, many farmers are looking to sell for development. Here's how to get best value - and avoid some common mistakes.
Reforming the planning system to allow more homes to be built more quickly looks set to be a central plank of the government's efforts to re-start the economy.
Reforming the planning system to allow more homes to be built more quickly looks set to be a central plank of the government's efforts to re-start the economy.
Have you ever wondered if your piece of land is suitable for housing development? Here are the things you need to check and how you can go about it.
Have you ever wondered if your piece of land is suitable for housing development? Here are the things you need to check and how you can go about it.
The English planning system is struggling to deliver both the quality and quantity of development that we need. The time has to come for fundamental reform.
The English planning system is struggling to deliver both the quality and quantity of development that we need. The time has to come for fundamental reform.
In this post, i-Transport consider if the changes to they we travel forced on us by the coronavirus pandemic - many of which could be permanent - mean the end of the rush hour and how it could impact development.
In this post, i-Transport consider if the changes to they we travel forced on us by the coronavirus pandemic - many of which could be permanent - mean the end of the rush hour and how it could impact development.
Paul Smith, our managing director, appeared on Jake Knotman's The Best in Property podcast to talk about the housing crisis and the challenges of working in strategic land.
Paul Smith, our managing director, appeared on Jake Knotman's The Best in Property podcast to talk about the housing crisis and the challenges of working in strategic land.
In this episodes of 50 Shades of Planning, the relaxed discussion covers housing (of course), density, public space, active travel and even civic governance.
In this episodes of 50 Shades of Planning, the relaxed discussion covers housing (of course), density, public space, active travel and even civic governance.
