England

In England there were 57,644 affordable homes completions during 2019/2020 – a 1 per cent increase on the number delivered over the previous year, according to statistics published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

Covid-19 means we are spending more time at home, and for older people, that raises questions about suitability. With a report suggesting there is an increased interest in retirement communities, Laura Edgar investigates whether it is time for a new use classification to help deliver more...

A round-up of planning news in England: 28 November-4 December, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic caused a catastrophic collapse in the number of rail passengers, forcing the government to bail out the industry with £1.7 billion up to June.