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Planning rules coming into force today make it easier to convert unused farm buildings into new homes, farm shops and gyms.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
An exchange of letters between the Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Building Safety and the Health and Safety Executive as Building Safety Regulator regarding spray foam insulation research.
New requirements will be brought forward for single sex toilet facilities in new non-domestic buildings to alleviate safety, privacy and dignity concerns.
New enforcement powers for councils to build on government's long-term plan for housing.
Four new non-executive directors of the Leasehold Advisory Service Board appointed
An open letter from the Housing Minister and the Director of Building Safety regarding charges associated with managing safety in high rise buildings.
Updated guidance will call for second staircases in all new buildings over 18 metres from 30 September 2026.
(Lord) Charles Banner KC to lead Government review into planning and delivery of national infrastructure projects.
Minister Lee Rowley met council chiefs to discuss action against building owners who are failing to fix medium and high-rise buildings with safety issues
The expansion of government-backed loan scheme will support thousands of new homes.
Those who commit anti-social behaviour to face a ban of up to 5 years. People with closest connections to the UK and their local areas to be favoured.
Local Plan intervention: letter from the Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Building Safety, Lee Rowley MP, to Mole Valley Council.
Letter from Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Building Safety, to local planning authorities affected by nutrient neutrality.
Over three quarters of mortgage lending in the country is now covered by the commitment, helping more people get on with their lives
Local Plan intervention: letter from the Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Building Safety, Lee Rowley MP, to West Berkshire Council.
Third round of £180m Brownfield Land Release Fund 2 is now open to councils to deliver thousands of new homes and jobs.
Local Plan intervention: letter from the Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Building Safety, Lee Rowley MP, to Erewash Borough Council.
Homeowners will be able to install rooftop solar panels more easily without costly planning delays.
Response to the Law Commission's reports on leasehold valuation, enfranchisement and the right to manage.
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