England

A round-up of planning news in England: 24 August-30 August, 2019

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has announced that the government will review a new national model for shared ownership to make it easier for people to buy more of their own home.

Chancellor Sajid Javid has announced that the fast-tracked Spending Round will take place next week on Wednesday 4 September. We asked you what the priorities should be.

The government has been urged to make sure there is strong policy support for new onshore wind and large-scale solar power projects, particularly where there is local support and project cost-savings for consumers.