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The government has published updated new build design guidance today.
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.
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…
The government's landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received Royal Assent today.
The Secretary of State Steve Reed has written to local authority leaders and metro mayors about the government’s next phase of reforms to accelerate growth and housebuilding.
The Secretary of State Steve Reed has written to stakeholders about the government’s next phase of reforms to accelerate growth and housebuilding.
The government has launched a major consultation on a revamped National Planning Policy Framework today.
Housebuilding near well-connected train stations will receive a default “yes” in future if they meet certain rules, ensuring more homes are built
The Planning Inspectorate’s CEO, Paul Morrison writes to The Minister of State, Matthew Pennycook MP in response to his letter of 9 October 2025.
Pro-growth changes to the government's landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill to get Britain building faster.
Transcript of the Deputy Prime Minister's speech at the UK Real Estate and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) on 20 May 2025.
Clean energy projects, reservoirs, railway lines, and other major infrastructure to be built faster, under changes to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill will have its Second Reading in Parliament today.
Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Cambridge to discuss the region’s urgent water needs.
The government has confirmed further reforms to overhaul the planning system and put growth at the heart of the statutory consultee system.
The DPM gave the keynote address at the event in Lancashire.
From October, social landlords to be forced to investigate and fix dangerous damp and mould in set time periods and repair all emergency hazards within 24 hours
The Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has written to the President of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) to convey a clear message on behalf of government to professional planners.
The Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has written to local authority leaders, Metro Mayors and chief executives about the government’s plan to build the homes the country needs.
The Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has written to stakeholders about the government’s plan to build the homes the country needs.
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