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Temporary changes, brought in to help pubs, cafes and restaurants take advantage of the warm weather and operate outside, are extended and will be made permanent next year.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Secretary of State responds to the letter from the Chair of the LUHC Select Committee about the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.
Proposed planning reforms to support hospitality businesses, markets and historic visitor attractions so that outdoor space can be used more easily.
Letter from the Minister of Housing, Christopher Pincher MP, to the National Infrastructure Planning Association.
Two new web apps will help homeowners improve and extend their homes.
The Housing Minister has announced a £1.1 million fund to test the use of digital tools and data standards across 10 local areas.
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announces package of measures to revitalise England’s cherished high streets and town centres.
Housing Minister Christopher Pincher's speech at the National Housing Federation event 'Smaller Housing Associations Conference and Exhibition'.
Minister for Housing, Rt. Hon Christopher Pincher, gives a speech to the District Councils' Network.
Nicholas Boys Smith appointed to establish a new design body, tasked with driving up design standards.
The Secretary of State's speech to the CIH virtual event Housing 2020.
Speech by Housing Minister the Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP at the Chartered Institute of Housing's Housing 2020 Festival.
Planning for the future: landmark reforms to speed up and modernise the planning system and get the country building.
Changes to building rules in England to help add larger accessible toilets to more than 150 buildings a year.
New, or majorly refurbished, large buildings used by the public must have Changing Places toilets, under government proposals being consulted on from today.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Independent review says the average time to decide a planning appeal inquiry could be slashed from 47 to 26 weeks.
The Bill will speed up and strengthen the popular neighbourhood planning process.
New measures to help more people buy their own home and get houses built faster become law.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Letter from Brandon Lewis (Minister for Housing and Planning) to Simon Ridley (Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate).
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Ministers announce measures designed to bolster the Great British Pub and protect it for future generations.
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