Policy & Politics

Government think tank demands review of London planning

19.10.2017

Huw Morris

London’s planning system needs radical reforms to significantly reduce bias against development, according to a think tank.

Khan intervenes for second time to raise affordable housing provision

19.10.2017

Huw Morris

London mayor Sadiq Khan has for the second time this month approved a development after intervening to raise the proportion of affordable housing on the scheme.

Environmental lawyers threaten third challenge over falling air quality

18.10.2017

Huw Morris

The number of UK authorities missing air quality targets has reached a seven-year high with environmental campaigners warning the government that it faces legal action for the third time on the issue.

Downing Street summit hears May’s pledge to boost housebuilding

18.10.2017

Huw Morris

Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged to take ‘personal ownership’ of the drive to speed up housing development and urged sector leaders to play their part at a Downing Street summit yesterday.

Appeals round-up: 423 homes allowed in local gap under paragraph 14; Inspector dismisses ministerial statement on affordable housing

13.10.2017

A round-up of planning appeals: 9 October-15 October, 2017

Ministers agree to determine Clydeside waterfront infrastructure project

13.10.2017

Roger Milne

The Scottish Government has confirmed that ministers will now determine the planning applications for the £90 million Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project. It follows a request made by Renfrewshire Council, in agreement with Glasgow City Council and West Dunbartonshire.

Site restrictions may torpedo plan for Port Talbot super-prison

13.10.2017

Roger Milne

Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones has admitted to the Welsh Assembly that there is considerable uncertainty over whether the UK Ministry of Justice can proceed with proposals to build a new super-prison at Port Talbot.

Land reform: Where the RTPI stands

12.10.2017

Tom Kenny

Where does the RTPI stand on some of the themes highlighted in our land reform features? Policy officer Tom Kenny outlines the institute’s position

Land use for the common good

12.10.2017

Kate Swade

We have a rich and often painful heritage of discussion and conflict on land ownership and use in the UK, from enclosures to clearances, and from Diggers to squatters. Kate Swade considers what the future...

How Scotland is pushing ahead with land reform

12.10.2017

Hamish Trench

Scotland offers an example of land reform in action. As the Scottish Land Commission publishes its first strategic plan, chief executive Hamish Trench outlines progress in a nation with a controversial...

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