Timber framed for a construction push under new net zero strategy
The government’s plan to boost UK timber construction as part of its net zero strategy faces many obstacles.
Assessing pending Supreme Court verdict in a Surrey oil field case
A pending Supreme Court verdict in a Surrey oil field case could have ramifications for future planning applications.
Property experts on how far new consultation will go to unveil the hidden owners of UK property
Property experts question how far a new consultation will go to unveil the hidden owners of UK property.
A year in review: Legal
The government passed major building safety, regeneration and planning laws in 2023, but delays and a lack of clarity on legislation frustrated the property industry.
Developers branch out with regenerative design principles
New method helps developers build schemes that are both sustainable and beneficial for the environment.
Industry doubts planning fee shake-up will speed up system
Failure to ring-fence higher fees for council planning departments seen as flaw in latest government reforms.
Going west in search of routes into a more diverse industry
Real Estate Balance regional forum saw South West professionals debate ways to make property more inclusive.
Spurs result flags up venues’ residential neighbour disputes
Issues of noise, nuisance and light can land in court if the interests of all parties are not taken into account.
Delays to government reforms have left developers in limbo
Industry clamours for certainty as range of proposed legislative changes are delayed, amended or scrapped.
Planners caught in the crosshairs of 15-minute-city opposition
Politicisation of planning puts 15-minute urban living concept at centre of protests and conspiracy theories.
