All localism articles
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CommentNew towns, greater homeownership and localism: a possible Labour housing strategy?
Business Secretary Vince Cable has in recent weeks upped the debate on house building and yesterday called together a mix of top folk from across the housing spectrum to chat about ideas for financing more homes
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CommentPlanning Framework: the latest revolution
This week’s publication of the National Planning Policy Framework puts the ball back in the developers’ court
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CommentIs the government construction strategy fundamentally flawed? I hope not, but …
Public clients will more than ever need flexibility - a word that sadly does not appear in the report
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CommentWhy the Cala Homes' legal defeat shows it's time for housebuilders to wake up to localism
Yesterday’s ruling in favour of the government was not a surprise
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CommentIs Shapps going to be good news for housebuilders?
The appointment of new housing minister Grant Shapps has been warmly welcomed by the housing industry. Twas ever thus. Trade bodies always welcome the announcement of new ministers, because even if they disagree with everything they’ve ever said, written, thought, or even considered thinking, there’s no point making them your ...
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Open Source Planning: naive, stupid or cynical?
If you think that the economy is posing a problem for house builders, you might want to consider the planning proposals put forward by the Conservatives.“Jaw dropping” was one phrase that an expert on planning matters put to me. “Concerning” was the more sedate and political word chosen by the ...
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Why let planning just look like a lottery? Make it one
On the subject of Grant Shapps and John Healey, I attended the Housing Market Intelligence conference last week at which both spoke.I obviously recommend the conference because I have a vested interest in it and indeed the associated report, which I edit. But that is not the point.While the presentation ...