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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.
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 and Chesterfield tested new software to manage consultation responses, cutting processing time by 45% and improving consistency across planning teams.
Five South West Hertfordshire councils used digital tools to reach thousands of residents and gather detailed feedback for their joint strategic plan.
Stockport tested a visual, map-based consultation tool to make local plan evidence and site information easier for residents to understand.
Southampton tested interactive maps and early-stage 3D modelling to help residents understand and give feedback more easily on local plan proposals
Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon tested AI tools to tag and summarise consultation responses, improving insight for officers and reducing processing time.
Hounslow tested an interactive map based tool to present its 700-page design code in a clearer visual format, helping residents explore content more easily.
Cotswold District Council used a consultation hub to make its local plan easier to understand, increase participation and reduce officer processing time.
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