Tories devise tariffs to make planning easier

Planning changes need clarity to deliver homes

Clarifying the concept of ‘sustainable development’ will be crucial if the government’s planning reforms are to deliver more homes, developers have warned.

An inspector calls

England’s reformed planning system hands councils power over development, so how will the government ensure enough homes are being built? Nick Duxbury investigates.

NPPF defended at select committee

Planning experts have defended changes to the planning policy, saying it will not result in widespread building on the greenbelt.

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.

Growing pains

Uncertain times for tenants

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

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Performance review

The HCA’s new regulatory regime will focus on landlords’ governance and financial viability. Ian Davis and John Maton from Trowers and Hamlins explain.

Avoid the levy

Social landlords should be exempt from paying the community infrastructure levy, but they must be vigilant, says Karen Howe

Tax break

Landlords can have their say on a new levy which could increase affordable housing provision, says Katherine Evans