Planning changes need clarity to deliver homes

National Trust targets new homes bonus scheme

The National Trust has called for a clause in the Localism Bill that legitimises the new homes bonus incentive scheme to be scrapped.

NPPF to be published next week

The National Planning Policy Framework is to be finally published by the government next Tuesday, the chancellor has announced.

Government publishes revised planning reforms

Councils in England that do not have a valid local plan will be forced to follow the new planning framework from today, the government has said.

Crying wolf in the countryside

Sector responds to Budget

Organisations from across the housing sector have responded to announcements made by the chancellor during his Budget speech.

Stuck in the mud

Despite the Localism Act being passed, the role LEPs can play in housing remains uncertain, says Liz Jenkins, partner, and Laura Coates, trainee, at Clyde & Co

Uncertain times for tenants

Co-operatives need clarification over tenure regime for members, says Brynmor Adams, barrister at Five Paper

Unlocking funds to build

Associations must work carefully to secure their development grant, says Gillian Bastow, partner at Lewis Silkin

Utopia revisited

As David Cameron seeks to revive the principles of garden cities with a consultation due later this year, Colin Wiles examines how likely it is that his vision will come to fruition

Branch out via Europe

Social landlords creating companies to run extra services must still note EU procurement rules, says Rebecca Rees, partner at Trowers & Hamlins