Tag: planning
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The quiet planning reform that could boost UK homebuilding
A little-known tweak to England’s planning rules could make it easier for small-scale housing projects, including self-builds, to get planning permission. The government’s proposed “medium-site” category aims to cut red tape for developments between 10 and 49 homes. While aimed at SME developers, it could also help self-builders and community-led groups unlock land and move…
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Capaldi’s fence dispute sparks village planning row
Lewis Capaldi has been granted planning permission for a sleek new recording studio on his £1.6 million countryside estate, but not all of his renovation dreams are going smoothly. A neighbour has formally objected to parts of a separate application, particularly a towering boundary fence that allegedly reaches over 3.5 metres high. The planning permission…
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Man wins £70k refund after council’s planning charge error
Steve Dally never expected a minor tweak to his home improvement plans would end in a life-altering legal standoff. What began as a routine planning permission amendment, spiralled into a punitive bill, threats of repossession, and five years of unrelenting pressure. Now, Waverley Borough Council admits it got it wrong, but only after one man…
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Construction planning climbs again on core sector momentum
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Signs of life are returning to planning desks across the country, as momentum builds behind large-scale projects and complex builds, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, which tracks nonresidential projects entering the planning stage…
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New planning reforms could help fix broken housing market
The UK government’s new Planning and Infrastructure Bill, expected to come into force by late 2025, promises major changes to how housing is delivered in England. The aim is to reduce delays, make it easier to get permission for new homes, and support smaller builders, including people who want to build their own homes. These…
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How 4D planning provides control throughout the project life cycle
4D planning is often misunderstood, reduced to an animated model used to impress stakeholders. For those managing complex infrastructure programmes, 4D is far more than a visualisation tool. By connecting the time element to the 3D model, 4D planning provides a dynamic representation of how construction will progress, argues Kurt Metcalfe at Proicere Digital. But…
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Does planning permission always add value to your home?
It’s common to wonder ‘does planning permission add value to your house’ if you’re considering moving on to pastures new. Perhaps you were considering expanding but have found your dream home and want to show potential buyers what could be achieved with your home. Or, maybe you always planned to sell your home on as…
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Does planning permission always add value to your home?
It’s common to wonder ‘does planning permission add value to your house’ if you’re considering moving on to pastures new. Perhaps you were considering expanding but have found your dream home and want to show potential buyers what could be achieved with your home. Or, maybe you always planned to sell your home on as…
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Omaze £6m house winner still locked out amid planning dispute
When Vicky Curtis-Cresswell won a £6m dream home in March through an Omaze charity draw, she thought the keys were just days away. But nearly four months later, she’s still locked out, caught in the middle of a planning row over unapproved additions to the luxury property. Now, with the council rejecting planning permission and…
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Construction Leaders Double Down on Workforce Planning Amid Labor Crisis
A new industry report from Bridgit reveals that 98% of construction leaders plan to increase investments in workforce planning over the next year, with nearly all turning to AI, automation and advanced analytics to navigate the construction industry’s intensifying labor crisis. The 2025 State of Workforce Planning report surveyed hundreds of construction executives across operations, project management, human resources,…