Rural Planning
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
24 Jul 2025
Planning Rural Settlements in a Turbulent Policy World
The planning system is changing fast, demanding more of those rural communities where unplanned change can make a profound difference to village life, services and character. The next couple of...
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21 Jul 2025
Dedicated Support for Rural communities to end
Last week the Government advised Local Authorities that the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is coming to an end in March 2026, as set out in the latest Spending Review document....
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14 Jul 2025
The Case for Affordable Rural Housing
A major new research report was launched on Monday 7 July to mark the start of Rural Housing Week, setting out practical solutions to address the chronic shortage of affordable...
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14 Jul 2025
Exploring the Impact of Devolution on Affordable Rural Housing
The delivery of affordable housing remains one of the most pressing challenges facing rural communities. In many parts of England, rural house prices continue to rise faster than wages, outpacing...
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09 Jul 2025
Planning Reform Working Paper: Reforming Site Thresholds
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Closed 9 July 2025 Planning Reform Working Paper: Reforming Site Thresholds The paper formed part of a series of working papers on different...
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07 Jul 2025
New Housing Plan Aims to Boost Supply and Raise Standards
The Government has announced a major new initiative aimed at tackling the housing crisis through a £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme. The ten-year plan sets out ambitions to...
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07 Jul 2025
Reforming the Right to Buy
The Government has published its response to the consultation on reforming the Right to Buy scheme in England. The reforms are intended to retain a pathway to home ownership for...
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07 Jul 2025
Implementing measures to improve Build Out transparency: Technical consultation
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Closed 7 July 2025 Implementing measures to improve Build Out transparency: Technical consultation This technical consultation set out the rationale for implementing the...
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07 Jul 2025
Planning Reform Working Paper: Speeding Up Build Out
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Closed 7 July 2025 Planning Reform Working Paper: Speeding Up Build Out The paper invited views on further action the government could take...
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01 Jul 2025
Delivering for All: A Roadmap for Rural Prosperity
A new policy framework from the Rural Services Network Every person, in every place, deserves the chance to thrive — including those living in rural, coastal and small-town communities. The...
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