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When looking at current and future land supply, brownfield regeneration is vital for tackling the country’s housing crisis. Our joint report with Landsec has revealed that: 🏡 518,000 new homes could be developed on brownfield land in the 16 urban areas included in the study by 2035 under a business-as-usual scenario. 🏙️ Where housing densities are increased in line with the government’s housing targets across the UK’s 20 largest cities, it would be possible to deliver 1.3 million new homes on previously developed land in the 16 study areas. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e2CmmhBc #CommitAndCollaborate #Brownfield #UrbanRegeneration

In his latest commentary, Nick Erickson highlights what is driving housing projects into the discretionary approval process: What is allowed on paper, more often than not, is not allowed in practice. #housing #housingpolicy #landuse #development #planning https://lnkd.in/ej7mH4Pr

Nathan Lee Long I would like to present one way for Cairns and Queensland in general to be able to regain liveable status is by one simple change. That is to change the classifcation of rental investment properties for rating purposes. My recommendation is for rental properties to be rated the same as commercial properties since the property is owned for the express purpose of generating income for the owner. This simple change could have the following benefits: (1) it would generate significant ongoing revenues that could fund infrastructure investments by the local governement; (2) it could also enable some of the funds to be put towards lowering commercial rates for all other small businesses so that the local economy can thrive; (3) it could also enable funds for reducing developer contributions towards new housing and commerical developments that struggle with excessive upfront developer costs. All this from the simple action of making the rating across all ratepayers fairer. One example of the amount possible is that Auckland City in New Zealand could generate an additional $5 billion over the next 10 years from such a change. The amount may be less in Cairns but in Queensland the amount would likely be simliar.

**Calling East Hertfordshire Landowners** East Herts District Council have opened a ‘Call for Sites’ as part of the review of the District development plan. You have until 30th September to submit sites for consideration.   The Call for Sites is a valuable early opportunity for individuals, landowners, developers, and other interested parties to tell the Council about sites and broad locations which they feel have the potential for development or other uses, such as green space. The Council have also indicated they will welcome the submission of other sites that could contribute to nature enhancement and recovery.   For the latest information and details of how to submit, see the East Herts website (link in comments).   Land submitted during the ‘call for sites’ window will be considered by the Council to determine whether it may be allocated for development. With the likelihood that there will be more sites submitted than can be allocated, it is important that sites are presented with robust supporting information detailing how the site will meet the criteria and priorities set out. To discuss your options and how we can help you respond to this significant opportunity, please contact Nicole Wright or email us at info@ruralsolutions.co.uk    #Hertfordshire #CallForSites #Landowners

With the national growth focus and upcoming planning changes from government, this is a good time for landowners to get involved in submitting land for potential allocation either in East Herts specifically or across the country.

The Partnership recently submitted our response to the Government’s proposed updates to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). We welcome this ambitious step toward sustainable development, housing growth, and economic expansion. Our official consultation response highlights the Partnership’s support for the introduction of mandatory housing targets, streamlined planning processes, the prioritisation of brownfield development and strategic land use, including sensible greenfield development. Thurrock faces a critical affordable housing shortage, with hundreds desperately waiting and homelessness rising. Sensible greenfield development is key in addressing Thurrock’s pressing housing needs and for stimulating local economic growth. While we welcome the progress, we continue to call on the Government to clearly articulate the linkage between housebuilding and the strategic potential for economic growth and infrastructure investment. This vision should clearly demonstrate how increased housing translates into job creation, improved connectivity, and enhanced quality of life for residents, supporting local economies and boosting regional prosperity. As we continue to make progress, the Partnership will continue to work together to help contribute to increasing affordable housing, which goes hand-in-hand with supporting economic growth, and the government’s proposed housing targets. Read our response in full on our website: https://lnkd.in/etB7zwhm #NPPF #Housing #MHCLG #Planning

A topic that most of us can relate to at the moment. Explore the insights on Australia's housing crisis and the construction industry with a video from one of our Resource Advisors Enan Kenyon. #housingcrisis #infrastructurepeople #constructionjobs

🏡 We’re inviting you to share your views on using grey belt land to reach housing targets. The government has ambitious housing targets and wants to deliver 1.5 million houses over the next five years. New proposals for grey belt land are intended to unlock more land for housing across the country, but will they work? We’re looking for your views on: 🟥 How many new homes can be built on grey belt land.  🟥 How this process compares to the existing approach to building on the green belt. 🟥 How local authorities could use this new grey belt category to reach their housing targets. ➡ Find out more and share your views by 14 October 2024: https://lnkd.in/eBqmmquz #HouseOfLords #BuiltEnvironment #BuiltEnvironmentCommittee #GreyBelt #GreenBelt #UKHousing #Planning #housebuilding

Canterbury Council propose to make significant amends to Local Plan, reducing housing need and removing large scales strategic allocation… ⏩ In a draft paper for Cabinet meeting on the 11th March 2024, Canterbury Council propose to: ✖ Reduce the period of the draft plan from 2045 to 2040/41. ❌ To reduce housing numbers by 4,149 dwellings. ✖ Reduce annual housing need form 1252 dwellings to 1149 dwellings per annum. ❌ To remove the new settlement proposed at Cooting Farm near Adisham. ✖ To removal of the proposal for an Eastern Movement Corridor, better known as the Eastern Bypass, in Canterbury   #planning #building #land #newhomes #landstudy #building

📢 Government Press Release announcing the ‘easing of planning controls and less bureaucracy for brownfield development’ in major English cities. 🎯   The government announced that, as part of its long-term plan for housing, every council in England will need to prioritise brownfield developments and will need to be less bureaucratic and more flexible in applying policies that halt housebuilding on brownfield land. 🏙   Planning authorities in England’s 20 largest cities and towns will be encouraged to follow a ‘brownfield presumption’, if housebuilding drops below expected levels, with the government confirming that in their view, this will make it easier to obtain permission to build on previously developed brownfield sites, helping more young families to find a home. 🏡   These measures are introduced in an effort to densify the nation’s largest cities and increase housing delivery, as the government faces political pressure over its failure to reach housing targets and the need to protect the countryside. 🌲   In addition to this consultation regarding permitted development rights, which was launched yesterday, a separate consultation entitled ‘Strengthening planning policy for brownfield development’ was opened until the 26th of March 2024. The government will look to implement these changes to national planning policy as soon as possible. ⏳ If you wish to understand more about the consultation or would like to respond, Morgan Elliot Planning Ltd would be delighted to assist. #planning #consultation #news #updates