planning reform
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Regulation & Law
Labour’s planning reforms edge closer to Royal Assent
Government hopes new powers will finally unblock system as housebuilding and planning applications fall to record lows.
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Land & New Homes
Planning remains ‘major barrier’ to new development says RICS
Latest RICS survey highlights urgent need for Labour to streamline planning system as Angela Rayner has promised to do.
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Latest property news
New housing minister warns of ‘trouble ahead’ over planning and housing
Lee Rowley tells Conservative party conference more housing is needed and there will be tensions.
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Latest property news
Agents cautiously welcome U-turn on house building planning rules
Government's decision to shift the building focus to urban areas rather than rural ones is "important new step".
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Latest property news
Boris executes U-turn over controversial house building algorithm
Government says it has listened to the many MPs whose rural constituencies would have seen 'rapid urbanisation' if the algorithm had been used.
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