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  • Changes to the building regulations

    Written Ministerial Statement by The Right Honourable Don Foster MP on changes to the building regulations regime in England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cranbrook

    The new Cranbrook community in East Devon, has the capacity to deliver 6,000 new homes between 2012 to 2026.

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  • Guidance will help support development and get infrastructure built

    Updated guidance will ensure the Community Infrastructure Levy is effective in supporting development and getting key infrastructure built.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government funding to unlock delivery of 12,000 new homes

    New government support for large housing sites will unlock the delivery of new homes and create thousands of jobs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • No hidden costs to home improvement

    Homeowners will not face red tape when building conservatories and extensions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First regional strategy to be abolished

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has announced a major milestone in the transfer of power to local communities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Boost to councils and communities through the New Homes Bonus

    The New Homes Bonus scheme pays over £1 billion to councils backing growth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Recovered appeal: Tesco Yardley offices, Coventry Road, Birmingham (ref: 2182952, 10 December 2012)

    Decision letter and Inspector's Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission.

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  • Government investment in local growth to continue

    The Chancellor has announced a package of measures in his Autumn Statement that will help the department continue to boost local growth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Recovered appeal: land east of Marriott Road, Sandbach, Cheshire (refs: 2140255 and 2143265, 6 December 2012)

    Decision letter and Inspector's Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission.

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  • Home of L.S. Lowry listed

    Famous painter’s home was his studio for nearly three decades.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Home of L.S. Lowry given Grade II listed status

    Long term home of renowned artist L.S. Lowry, “The Elms”, has been granted Grade II listed status on 125th anniversary year of his birth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Town and Country Planning Association conference speech

    This is a speech delivered by Planning Minister Nick Boles about beautiful urban landscapes and affordable homes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Notes on neighbourhood planning: edition 2

    Second bulletin from the government's neighbourhood planning team about latest news and policy developments.

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  • The value of parishes

    Speech by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Larger Councils' conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lancashire flag flying high above Whitehall

    The flag representing the historic county of Lancashire has been hoisted above Whitehall to coincide with the county day on 27 November.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Funding boost will help "stop the rot" of empty homes

    Don Foster has announced the opening of bidding for a share of £300 million.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Measures to reduce bureaucratic barriers to growth and infrastructure

    An expansion of the ‘one-stop-shop’ approach for considering nationally significant infrastructure projects will help boost growth and jobs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National Empty Homes conference 2012

    Speech by Don Foster to the annual National Empty Homes conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 4,000 historic buildings to open for free this weekend

    Heritage Opens Days 9-12 September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government