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Less affluent communities are the most affected by the ‘mediocre’ and ‘poor’ design of new housing developments in England.

The built environment sector has urged the new government to fund local authorities properly and to be bolder in addressing the climate crisis.

A review of national parks proposes that the stature of national parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) should be strengthened in the planning system – with AONBs given statutory consultee status.

Built environment organisations have come together to support the UK’s first national housing design audit, which plans to examine large-scale housing developments.