NPPF changes may soothe rebels but will concern everyone else
Samuel Stafford, HBF’s planning director, looks at proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework which may only placate "planning rebels"
Nimbies may hold the tiller, but voters need new homes
The proposed changes to the NPPF threaten to undermine new homes supply – not the best way to start what looks set to be a difficult year
The need for a 2023 reset
So much happened in 2022, says Richard Jones, partner at Arcadis. What impact will this have on 2023?
The charge towards electric: how electric vehicles are impacting placemaking
Bill Beyzade of Durkan Homes looks at the moves to switch road users to electric vehicles and contemplates what these mean for the housing sector
The oil tanker might be turning, but it isn’t sinking
Matt Fleming of AF Oliver looks back at the residential property market in 2022, and looks at how developers can respond in 2023
Building an inclusive culture across the construction industry
Barbara Akinkunmi, Lovell assistant design manager, looks at how you can bring a long term inclusive culture to your business
Re-thinking housing targets
Simon Atha, associate director of Boyer’s Midlands office, suggests an alternative to nationally-set housing targets
Tech support - the next step in EWS1 inspections
Digital tools should be seen as an essential investment for contractors and developers looking to improve fire safety standards, says PlanRadar's Ibrahim Imam
Planning for change
Shakespeare Martineau says the recent Supreme Court decision on Hillside Parks has implications for developers looking to amend previously granted permissions
Time for government to reconsider nutrient neutrality
Mark Lane, director of national planning consultancy DPP, calls on the government to reconsider its position on the issues surrounding nutrient neutrality
