Archive search results - Planning, housing and regeneration

Homes supply talks aim to tackle crisis

12 March 2010

Planning constraints, developer contributions and the shortage of funding for infrastructure projects have been identified as obstructions to house building.

Country's Lifeblood

12 March 2010

The government's rural champion is determined to tackle the deficiencies in housing, transport and technology that force young people out of rural communities.

New towns extend sustainability drive

12 March 2010

An initiative to create 11 new communities and put Scotland at the forefront of sustainable development was launched last week.

Rural reports proclaim need for action over affordable housing

12 March 2010

Councils must identify land in rural areas to provide housing for younger generations, the Commission for Rural Communities has warned.

Body to act on disability

5 March 2010

The Foundation for Lifetime Homes and Neighbourhoods was launched in parliament on Wednesday.

High-density trend panned

5 March 2010

The National Housing and Planning Advice Unit has advised against adopting a one-size-fits-all approach to development density.

Spending cuts hit home

26 February 2010

Politicians are under pressure to maintain investment on house building amid warnings that budget cuts will undermine fragile signs of recovery from a historic low, Huw Morris warns.

Rural homes help pitched

26 February 2010

Thirty-six rural councils will receive a share of a £1 million fund to help design and plan 10,000 homes, planning minister John Healey announced last week.