tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2024-05-21T00:01:08+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/planning-red-tape-slashed-for-farmers 2024-05-21T00:01:08+01:00

Planning rules coming into force today make it easier to convert unused farm buildings into new homes, farm shops and gyms.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/exchange-of-letters-on-spray-foam-insulation-may-2024 2024-05-08T14:25:54+01:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-lay-new-law-to-halt-the-march-of-gender-neutral-toilets-in-buildings 2024-05-06T00:00:00+01:00

New requirements will be brought forward for single sex toilet facilities in new non-domestic buildings to alleviate safety, privacy and dignity concerns.聽聽聽

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-powers-to-strengthen-council-planning 2024-04-25T00:00:00+01:00

New enforcement powers for councils to build on government's long-term plan for housing.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/non-executive-directors-appointed-to-lease 2024-04-24T10:29:04+01:00

Four new non-executive directors of the Leasehold Advisory Service Board appointed

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/safety-case-reports-letter-to-registered-building-managers 2024-04-17T16:27:54+01:00

An open letter from the Housing Minister and the Director of Building Safety regarding charges associated with managing safety in high rise buildings.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/calls-for-second-staircases-in-all-new-tall-residential-buildings 2024-03-29T00:00:00+00:00

Updated guidance will call for second staircases in all new buildings over 18 metres from 30 September 2026.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lord-banner-kc-to-lead-review-on-national-infrastructure 2024-03-07T11:02:37+00:00

(Lord) Charles Banner KC to lead Government review into planning and delivery of national infrastructure projects.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/councils-to-move-further-and-faster-against-rogue-building-owners 2024-02-20T17:27:38+00:00

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

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/3-billion-affordable-housing-boost-to-deliver-20000-new-homes 2024-02-12T00:00:00+00:00

The expansion of government-backed loan scheme will support thousands of new homes.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-social-housing-reforms-to-crack-down-on-rule-breakers 2024-01-30T00:00:00+00:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mole-valley-council-local-plan-intervention-letter 2024-01-25T17:39:07+00:00

Local Plan intervention: letter from the Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Building Safety, Lee Rowley MP, to Mole Valley Council.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/letter-from-minister-for-housing-planning-and-building-safety-on-nutrient-neutrality-december-2023 2023-12-20T10:16:00+00:00

Letter from Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Building Safety, to local planning authorities affected by nutrient neutrality.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/three-high-street-lenders-to-offer-mortgages-on-properties-affected-by-building-safety-issues 2023-12-19T09:52:57+00:00

Over three quarters of mortgage lending in the country is now covered by the commitment, helping more people get on with their lives

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/west-berkshire-council-local-plan-intervention-letter 2023-12-19T00:00:00+00:00

Local Plan intervention: letter from the Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Building Safety, Lee Rowley MP, to West Berkshire Council.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/80m-to-regenerate-brownfield-land-and-build-thousands-of-homes 2023-12-12T10:28:28+00:00

Third round of 拢180m Brownfield Land Release Fund 2 is now open to councils to deliver thousands of new homes and jobs.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/erewash-borough-council-local-plan-intervention-letter 2023-12-01T11:58:49+00:00

Local Plan intervention: letter from the Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Building Safety, Lee Rowley MP, to Erewash Borough Council.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-planning-rules-to-boost-solar-rollout-and-slash-energy-bills 2023-11-30T14:59:36+00:00

Homeowners will be able to install rooftop solar panels more easily without costly planning delays.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/leasehold-valuation-enfranchisement-and-the-right-to-manage 2023-11-27T17:05:49+00:00

Response to the Law Commission's reports on leasehold valuation, enfranchisement and the right to manage.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/formal-warning-to-council-over-four-day-working-week 2023-11-03T17:51:41+00:00

Serious concerns raised by the Government over how council is offering value for money