Rural Housing

Ministers drop shake-up of planning laws

The Times reports that the government is reportedly backtracking on its commitment to overhaul planning laws in order to accelerate infrastructure projects with a target of building 300,000 homes a

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Rural new-build market on the rise

The Today Conveyancer reports that an increased demand for country living has encouraged housing developers and local authorities to create more homes, resulting in an increase of new-build developments in

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Planning Debate

On Thursday 15th July, Bob Seely MP has called a Westminster Hall Debate on the future of the planning system and the upcoming Planning Bill

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Rural Housing

Ministers drop shake-up of planning laws

The Times reports that the government is reportedly backtracking on its commitment to overhaul planning laws in order to accelerate infrastructure projects with a target of building 300,000 homes a year in England, following criticism from southern voters and MPs, who said the changes would lead to the “suburbanisation” of green areas without delivering much-needed affordable housing

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Rural new-build market on the rise

The Today Conveyancer reports that an increased demand for country living has encouraged housing developers and local authorities to create more homes, resulting in an increase of new-build developments in rural areas

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Rural Issues Raised in Westminster Planning Debate

Last Thursday (15th July), Bob Seely MP called a Westminster Hall Debate on the future of the planning system and the upcoming Planning Bill The Rural Services Network put together a short briefing note which was sent to MP’s with rural interests prior to the debate highlighting key issues for rural communities.

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Planning Debate

On Thursday 15th July, Bob Seely MP has called a Westminster Hall Debate on the future of the planning system and the upcoming Planning Bill

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