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Vivienne King, the Founder of Impactful Places, discusses the evolving housing ecosystem, the importance of collaboration with the private sector and the need to better understand how people’s housing choices are shifting. https://lnkd.in/e7Cf9YZJ #BuildtoRent #HouseBuilding #IndustryInsights #Construction

WEST DENTON WELCOME: It was great to welcome friends and stakeholders recently to an open morning at our exciting new Hillhead Road affordable homes development in West Denton.   Despite the weather, a good number dropped in to discover more about the £7.3 m scheme, designed by P+HS Architects, which will eventually see a mix of 45 two, three and four residential properties constructed for Karbon Homes. The properties, which are available for rent, shared ownership and rent-to-buy, are playing a significant part in helping to meet the huge demand for affordable social housing in Newcastle and the wider region. In terms of occupied plots, 25 have residents and there are a couple more awaiting imminent handover, Adderstone Living Managing Director Stephen McCoy (pictured with other team members at the event), said: “It was good to catch up with so many people, including our friends form Homes England, to let them see for themselves what a terrific scheme this is as it nears final completion. “The sustainable design, construction and placemaking we have built in are key to realising the development’s scope and vision, making it suitable for homeowners with a wide variety of needs. We are incredibly proud of what we have delivered for our client and the local community.” Zoey Hawthorne, Assistant Director of Development Delivery at Karbon Homes, said: “It’s brilliant to see this development of smart, energy efficient new homes finished and handed over to new residents. We know there’s demand in the area for affordable housing and this development is providing options for a whole range of customers.” Working with local authorities and housing associations, Adderstone Living’s ‘land-led’ solutions involve the sourcing of suitable land, scheme design and securing of planning permissions before delivering quality homes. #UKREiiF #affordablehousing #affordablehomeselling #affordablehomeselling #affordablehome #northeast #northeastengland #housebuilder

Apart from deciding which type of application to make, an understanding of regulations in support of the drawings such as root protection areas (RPA), privacy distances, diversity net gain (BNG), parking requirements, community infrastructure levy (CIL), services infrastructure, are really important to make a comprehensive planning application. Oh yes, and there is also a need to understand the extent of the red line application boundary, access, topography, urban design, biophilic design, carbon neutrality, sustainability ................................ its a jungle!

What is a home? In the UK, the prevailing answer is that of the classic semi-detached with a garden and a parking spot. It's deeply culturally ingrained, in everything from film and television to advertising, the idea is sold with vigour. But is this traditionalist view holding us back from building more homes? Mansell Building Solutions has considerable skin in the game when it comes to building more homes, and we think a broadening of that traditional view could support building in greater volumes, utilising MMC and offsite construction to deliver mid-rise resi in urban centres. We could do this through... ✅ Giving greater credence to the concept of gentle density ✅ Learning from the continent's dynamic urban centres ✅ Utilising modern methods to expediate delivery Our own 🐝 Angela Mansell FCIOB will be talking all about this at Place North West's SME Homebuilder's conference next February. But in the mean time, you can read more of our thoughts on the matter on our blog... https://lnkd.in/eNbV69Mm Pictured below is King Street West, a new midrise apartment block in Stockport using our light gauge steel frame solutions. Delivered in partnership with Hargreaves Construction on behalf of Great Places Housing Group. #construction #housing #housingcrisis

Addressing the Missing Middle in Housing. This attractive and much-needed multi-residential housing development was achieved in the popular suburb of Hurstville through clever and efficient design on a complicated site. INSPIRED? – Read more in “The Missing Middle” blog – https://lnkd.in/gt8hiiU4 #dicksonrothschild, #MissingMiddle, #SustainableLiving , #DiverseHousing, #UrbanDevelopment, #SmartDesign

Construction News: Bath-based housing association Curo, has received planning permission for a 208 home residential scheme in Keynsham. http://dlvr.it/TGKM1H #Curo #CuroConstruction #west

The Government Architect NSW has recognised our projects positively in the recently released Good Design Housing Map. We are proud to contribute to the positive story in this state (and country). We are eager to improve the housing and choice whilst always prioritising quality in our projects. At AJH+we are committed to leaving a positive impact on communities, users and team members with integrity. link to Nine News <iframe src="https://lnkd.in/gYNxx74W" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe> #architecture #australianarchitecture #sydneyarchitect #sydneyproperty #housingaustralia #missingmiddle

Pretty much across the board, I support the new intensification rules. I think that both the Council and the IHP have considered these matters carefully and made recommendations that will be beneficial for the long term growth of the City and wider Region. I was a little disappointed to see a tied vote on Resolution 65 (Central City walkable catchment)...but think that subsequent amendments to the original recommendations by the IHP confused Councillors and that this should have been split into four separate proposals. Status quo remains...but hoping that this will be revisited. However, don't expect anyone to start building 10-story apartment buildings in Hornby, Riccarton or Papanui andy time soon. These new rules enable greater development...but it is the market that determines what gets built and where. Building houses is a business. Builders and developers only build what they think they can sell. Rules that make it easier, cheaper and faster to build are welcomed...but these are enablers...not compulsary.

There are a number of fascinating takeaways in this story from Francesca Mari in the The New York Times. As Australia debates how best to address its housing crisis, the article contains some valuable lessons. For example, "If you quickly increase the supply of housing, you drive down the price for all." It also gives examples of how different approaches to building codes and regulations affect supply. #fleetwood #housing #innovation #modularhousing #construction #housingshortage https://lnkd.in/eZjbxvNC

It is a great article which highlights the importance, vicariously, of regional SME house builders across the country, bringing smaller scale developments to the market in a shorter time frame. The continued consolidation of larger players in the market won’t improve matters which makes it all the more important that SME’s continue to drive delivery of units through a complicated planning system in the most efficient timescales as possible. Perhaps further consideration should be given by planning committee members when considering applications from SME developers, on the impact to local economies of a protracted process in both supporting local business and trades alongside bringing much needed homes to the market.