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The Office for Place is pleased to announce that we will be running a new series of events this autumn to support local councils to begin creating their own local design codes.
Hear from two of our pathfinder local councils, a developer and researcher about the benefits of design coding.
Join the Office for Place webinar on Wednesday 17 July where the speakers will make the case for design codes and talk about the benefits they can have in developing more homes and quality neighbourhoods.
Performance and other updates following the publication of our latest official monthly statistics.
Clarification on the Planning Inspectorate’s approach to casework in the lead up to the General Election on 4 July.
Planning rules coming into force today make it easier to convert unused farm buildings into new homes, farm shops and gyms.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Office for Place is funding and supporting 10 new areas in England as part of the Design Code Pathfinder Programme.
The Planning Inspectorate launches tiered pre-application service, with full cost recovery and smoother examinations.
This circular draws attention to concerns around provision of toilets in buildings other than dwellings.
The Government Property Agency has exchanged contracts to acquire five acres of the former Central Retail Park in Ancoats, from Manchester City Council.
Schools, pools, and hospitals will be supported to make energy efficient upgrades, and businesses with high energy use will receive funding to help cut bills and emissions.
Decision letter and Inspector’s Reports for a recovered appeal.
Do you want to play a leadership role supporting the creation and stewardship of popular, healthy, beautiful and sustainable places? The Office for Place is seeking Non-Executive Board Members to provide independent advic…
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has won a landmark legal challenge against freeholder Grey GR.
An exchange of letters between the Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Building Safety and the Health and Safety Executive as Building Safety Regulator regarding spray foam insulation research.
New requirements will be brought forward for single sex toilet facilities in new non-domestic buildings to alleviate safety, privacy and dignity concerns.
Councils across the country will be able to buy cheaper land to help build thousands more social and affordable homes.
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal.
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