Housing

New Planning Requirements Come Into Force


New planning requirements on fire safety have come into force, as of the beginning of August 2021 and will be known as Planning Gateway One

Developer Engages with Council Over Flats


Brewster Bye Architects has submitted plans to Leeds City Council to redevelop a vacant site on Merrion Street in the city in student flats

First Time Buyer Scheme Now Open


House builders across England can now bid for their share of a £150 million package by offering plots for sale as ‘First Homes’

House Prices Rise in July


House prices rose once again in July; however, there was slower annual growth, which points to a cooling market.

Production Begins at Modular Housing Factory


The UK’s newest modular housebuilder has officially opened its first manufacturing site in the North East of England.

Next Phase of Middlewood Locks Revealed


SGI has submitted two reserved matters planning applications for the next phase of development at its award-winning Middlewood Locks project

Low Carbon Homes Come to Alway


Thirty-nine low-carbon affordable homes are set to be built in Alway, Newport, thanks to Castleoak and Pobl

£250m Towards Low Carbon Homes for Rent


The Welsh Government has doubled its spending on social housing by committing an initial £250 million in 2021/22 for new low carbon homes.

Construction growth slows over summer


Market data from IHS Markit/CIPS shows construction growth slowing.

Planning Secured for 67-Bed Care Home


Nexus Planning has assisted Frontier Estates to gain approval for a full planning application for a 67-bed care home in Haywards Heath.