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Guides councils in how to assess their housing needs.
The sale of land is determined by the potential number of homes that a housing developer or registered provider can build on a given site.
The government introduced a number of measures through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 to incentivise the prompt build-out of housing sites. This update outlines recent progress in the implementation of these measures and next steps.
Measures to ensure fire safety matters are incorporated at the planning stage for schemes involving a relevant high-rise residential building.
If you're building homes for sale or rent, we can provide finance from £250,000 to cover development costs.
Information relating to the Renters (Reform) Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of residential properties once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Find out what information accountable persons must provide to different individuals and organisations and when to transfer it.
Sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
The government has a programme of reform to improve the quality of social housing. Every month, progress on our commitments will be shared on these pages, as part of our commitment to respond to the tragic death of 2 year...
Use of planning obligations and process for changing obligations.
This guidance explains what the Community Infrastructure Levy is and how it operates.
Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
This guidance provides information about permission in principle - a new planning consent route.
The government has a programme of reform to improve the quality of social housing. Each month, progress on our commitments is shared on these pages, as part of our commitment to respond to the tragic death of 2 year old...
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
Self-build and custom housebuilding registers.
Advice on planning appeals and the award costs.
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