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The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) is considering removing Pivotal Housing Association from the register of social housing providers.
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a called-in application and associated annexes.
The Planning Inspectorate Chief Executive, Paul Morrison, has written to The Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook, thanking him for his letter of 18 December 2025.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Record spend on existing social homes forecast to rise further, even as landlords continue to invest significantly in new homes
Homes England and Summix have confirmed that two outline planning applications for Wychavon Town have been validated by Wychavon District Council. The applications relate to the proposed new settlement, covering the town cen…
Yorkshire Homes secures SME Accelerator loan – designed to help small and medium-sized developers build more homes, more quickly.
The Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook, has written to the Planning Inspectorate about the clarification the government has provided to local planning authorities and developers regarding the use o…
Broxtowe Borough Council has failed to meet the outcomes in the consumer standards
Package will drive next phase of growth, supporting construction of more high quality, affordable homes, as partners continue to back small and medium housebuilders.
John Reid will join government’s housing and regeneration agency in March 2026 to lead new national hub, working hand-in-hand with regional teams, as strategic plan comes into action.
Lesley-Ann Nash and Mark Henderson reappointed to Homes England’s Board
Hundreds of thousands of people will benefit from an expansion of a trial to tackle poor housing and protect taxpayers’ cash from rogue landlords.
Information about potential structural issues and risks associated with transfer slabs in buildings, issued by the Building Safety Regulator.
Hounslow tested an interactive map-based tool to help residents explore its 700-page design code more easily.
Southampton tested interactive maps and early-stage 3D modelling to help residents understand and respond to local plan proposals more easily.
Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon tested AI tools to tag and summarise consultation responses, improving insight for officers and reducing processing time.
Stockport tested a visual, map-based consultation tool to make local plan evidence and site information easier for residents to understand.
Hounslow and Chesterfield tested software to manage consultation responses, cutting processing time by 45% and improving consistency across planning teams.
Cotswold District Council used a consultation hub to make its local plan easier to understand, increase participation and reduce officer processing time.
Five South West Hertfordshire councils used digital tools to reach thousands of residents and gather detailed feedback for their joint strategic plan.
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