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fromHomebuilding
1 day ago

Why councils are reclassifying villages as towns to challenge government planning rules

Solihull Council has proposed reclassifying four villages - Knowle, Dorridge, Bentley Heath and Balsall Common - as towns to limit the impact of grey belt planning reforms. By changing how these settlements are officially defined, councils aim to influence where development can take place and protect the character of rural areas. Solihull's Draft Settlement Hierarchy consultation proposes that certain rural settlements be considered towns rather than villages.
UK politics
fromHomebuilding
1 week ago

Avoid potential problems by following these 7 tips for building on brownfield land

Yet, recent changes to national planning policy could unlock new potential avenues for tracking down land; specifically, alterations made to the policy around brownfield sites. In 2024, the government pledged its support for the development of brownfield land - that is, land that's previously been developed for another, usually industrial, purpose. It also released £68 million's worth of funding to select local authorities to help clear empty buildings, former carparks and industrial land for house building, including self and custom build.
Real estate
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Labour has denounced me as deeply misleading' on its planning reform. I wish that were true | George Monbiot

Keir Starmer risks repeating the electoral mistakes of Boris Johnson by neglecting local concerns over planning and development.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Britain needs houses, and Labour's bold plan will address that. But it may require more migrants | Polly Toynbee

A notable finding amid the recent OBR growth forecast is that housebuilding is expected to hit its highest level in 40 years, adding significant economic growth.
UK politics
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