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Millions of pounds in extra funding and new planning measures to build thousands of homes, rejuvenate high streets, create jobs and deliver economic growth.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Two major new housing communities will be built in London alongside new railway stations.
The Planning Inspectorate is running a pilot scheme for inquiries in response to the recommendations of the Inquiries Review
At the Planning Inspectorate, we recognise that a prompt and quality service are vital components of our role in the planning system. These are of paramount importance to our many different stakeholders.
Communities across the country are set to benefit from a £6 million funding boost to help them build more of the homes that their area needs.
Nearly £250 million of housing deals will deliver almost 25,000 more homes.
A £9 million cash injection to speed up the locally-led building of new garden towns and villages across the country has been announced.
Four new commissioners have been appointed to the government’s Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission.
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal.
Independent review says the average time to decide a planning appeal inquiry could be slashed from 47 to 26 weeks.
Local Plan intervention: letters from Secretary of State for Communities, the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP to local authorities.
Speech given by the Secretary of State the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP.
Start-ups with innovative geospatial or property technology ideas are invited to apply to our 2019 Accelerator Programme.
This circular letter informs building control bodies about nearly zero energy buildings requirements for new public buildings.
Secretary of State for Communities, the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP and the Minister for Grenfell Victims write to residents.
New shopping centres, stadiums and theme parks are among buildings that could be required to provide Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people.
Consultation published on changes to developer contribution rules which will speed up housing delivery.
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