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Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday approved second and third readings of several Land Use Amendment Bylaws and Area Redevelopment Plan Amendments for four different proposed housing projects on the city’s southside. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gaHYRHWB

🚧 How the "Brownfield Passport" Could Change Urban Development 🏙️ On 22nd September 2024, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government released the "Planning Reform Working Paper: Brownfield Passport." This proposal has the potential to streamline development approvals on brownfield sites, making the process faster, simpler and more predictable. At Bluestone Planning, we’re excited about the potential opportunities this brings, but it also raises critical questions around balancing rapid urban growth with local needs. 🏘️ Read our full blog to discover more. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_XwZ_uR #PlanningConsultancy #UrbanDevelopment #BrownfieldPassport #SustainableGrowth #PlanningReform #BrownfieldDevelopment

DID YOU KNOW? Opening up federally controlled public lands for housing construction has bipartisan support and it’s particularly attractive because it can skirt local red tape. But if it’s going to succeed, the plan has to be oriented toward transforming smaller plots of land within urban areas and on their periphery. The cost of housing must factor in travel/commuting time/cost and the cost/time of installing new infrastructure. (Bloomberg)

What do communities really think about urban brownfield sites in their area? https://lnkd.in/emb7Wg3Y Our latest research commissioned by Landsec, British Land and Berkeley Homes shows how popular the development of urban brownfield sites can be. The headlines are: 💡 A large majority (79%) of the public supports urban brownfield site development in their area, and 75% want brownfield development to be prioritised over other types of development. 💡 With high quality digital engagement, communities will support greater density and height of these developments in return for larger investment in community infrastructure. It's been exciting to work alongside these highly respected developers, generating insights from our networks, audience and data. We hope the report will help Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, local authorities and developers to ensure that outcomes from brownfield development can be accelerated, and will benefit everyone. Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/emb7Wg3Y #brownfield #labour #PoweringPositiveParticipation #planningreform #urbanregeneration #commitandcollaborate

“To what extent can the redevelopment of brownfield sites alleviate housing pressure while preserving the integrity of UK green belt land?" And so it begins! I’m thrilled to begin working on my dissertation, focusing on the timely and significant topic of brownfield redevelopment and its potential to alleviate housing pressures while preserving green belt land. This research is particularly relevant with the recent introduction of “greybelt” land as a new categorisation—a concept gaining attention amidst proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) announced by Labour in 2024. #GreyFieldLand #NPPF #PlanningReform #LiverpoolJohnMooresUniversity #RealEstate #Dissertation #Planning #CharteredSurveyor

Re-Defining Exurbia. Greybelts: The answer may lie in thinking big. The government’s release of greybelt land proposes a common-sense approach to edge of city planning by focusing housing delivery on areas that are previously developed. Can we use this logical starting point and stretch it a bit further? Written by Lucas Lawrence https://bit.ly/4epARsM

🏗️ Surrey City Council is making strides to improve its development and permitting processes, streamlining approvals and enhancing efficiency. This transformation aims to support the city's rapid growth and encourage more investment in property redevelopment. As someone deeply involved in land assembly and redevelopment, this is a positive move for the Fraser Valley market. Faster approvals mean more opportunities to move projects forward and align with Surrey's evolving urban landscape. If you're looking to capitalize on these changes, let’s discuss how this could impact your next project. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFwSapG2 #FraserValleyRealEstate #SurreyDevelopment #LandAssembly #PropertyRedevelopment #UrbanGrowth #DevelopmentOpportunities #FraserValleyRealEstate #SurreyDevelopment #LandAssembly #PropertyRedevelopment #UrbanGrowth #DevelopmentOpportunities

The government has revealed a plan to reclassify certain low-quality green belt areas to meet its goal of constructing 1.5 million homes within the next five years. This proposal has raised concerns about potential effects on the countryside. However, similar developments in Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire have shown positive outcomes from building on green belt land. What insights can be drawn from these examples? #ukhousing #housebuilding #socialhousing #affordablehousing #urbanplanning https://lnkd.in/eR-kWNN7

Is Grey Belt Land the answer to the housing crisis? It’s time to get real… The “Green Belt” isn’t what we think it is. Many associate the term “Green Belt” with fields, cows, country lanes and cottages. But the reality? A good chunk of the 13% of our country classified as Green Belt land - isn’t green at all. It’s more urban wasteland than green fields. So what is the “grey belt”? The Labour Party has classified brownfield sites and underused areas of green belt under this new term. In principle, I think they’re onto something. But as always, there isn’t much detail about how this will work on the ground. So can grey belt land help us solve the housing problem in this country? Absolutely. Will it? We need to see more details on these proposals before getting too excited. Lots of potential, but nothing to get too excited about - YET. What do you think about grey belt land being prioritised for home building? Get all of the planning contraints data you need and more with Searchland: https://bit.ly/4er2Us7

🏘️ New $5 Billion Plan to Boost Housing Supply Announced by the Opposition Peter Dutton has unveiled a plan where the Federal Opposition proposes a $5 billion investment in infrastructure like water, power, sewage, and access roads to accelerate housing development. This aims to fast-track 500,000 new homes. The plan also includes a freeze on changes to the National Construction Code for 10 years, aimed at easing compliance burdens for developers. Is this the kind of decisive action we need to tackle the housing crisis? #forthepropertyinvestor #realestateau #realestateaustralia #propertyinvestingaustralia #property #propertyinvesting #propertynews #sydney #brisbane #melbourne #adelaide #perth