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Speech by Housing Minister the Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP at the Chartered Institute of Housing's Housing 2020 Festival.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Planning for the future: landmark reforms to speed up and modernise the planning system and get the country building.
Changes to building rules in England to help add larger accessible toilets to more than 150 buildings a year.
New, or majorly refurbished, large buildings used by the public must have Changing Places toilets, under government proposals being consulted on from today.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Independent review says the average time to decide a planning appeal inquiry could be slashed from 47 to 26 weeks.
The Bill will speed up and strengthen the popular neighbourhood planning process.
New measures to help more people buy their own home and get houses built faster become law.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Letter from Brandon Lewis (Minister for Housing and Planning) to Simon Ridley (Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate).
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Ministers announce measures designed to bolster the Great British Pub and protect it for future generations.
Support for new housebuilding has almost doubled in the past 4 years, new figures show.
A national celebration day will be held on 23 March for the hundreds of pubs listed as assets of community value.
Brandon Lewis announces a multi-million pound boost to support communities looking to set up neighbourhood plans.
Bulletin from the government's neighbourhood planning team about the latest news and policy developments.
Ministers announce even greater protection for pubs.
With local support, Nick Clegg is helping bring empty buildings back to life in the north — an idea from the Northern Futures initiative.
Bulletin from the government's neighbourhood planning team about latest news and policy developments.
Councils set to receive £1 million boost to their efforts to crack down on unauthorised development and ensure everyone plays by the planning rules.
Work of the Department for Communities and Local Government during Christmas Recess.
Communities will have information at their fingertips thanks to a new plain English guide to the planning system.
Brandon Lewis announces new powers that will make it easier for residents to take control of their neighbourhood.
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