Housing News

Cambridge to get major housing development

An application for 2,300 homes on the southern outskirts of Cambridge has been granted outline planning approval.

Affordability action urged

The slowdown in housing development will severely impact on the provision of affordable homes via section 106 agreements, the RTPI warned this week.

Green group backs on-site energy fund

A community energy fund for developers unable to meet on-site needs could be integrated into climate change planning policy, it was proposed this week.

Carbon capture conflict

Ministers appear convinced that carbon emissions from coal-fired power stations can be stored safely but environmentalists fear an awkward precedent, reports Susanna Gillman.

Legal Report - Validation revisions put speedier system at risk

The increase in application fees and standard application form introduced last month have taken the spotlight off an amendment to the General Development Procedure Order (GDPO) 1995 that is likely to be of greater concern for developers.

Green housing convert

Developer Michael Shwartz has seen the light on green construction and now he wants the planning profession to match his sustainability aspirations, reports Domenic Dontantonio.

Regions under review

The government's review of economic development and regeneration structures offers vital opportunities but the delivery mechanisms need work, argues Richard Summers.