Neighbourly nightmares
The thing that puzzles me about this survey is how so many of us manage to hate our neighbours
Comment
As the prospect of climate change and dwindling oil supplies pervades the popular consciousness, it will increasingly affect the day-to-day operations of house…
Household drama
The government’s latest household projections indicate that we are approaching a collision between nimbies and those with the will to drive up housebuilding l…
Land for housing
If the industry is to hit the government’s housebuilding target, central and local government and local communities are going to have to face up to the need t…
Viewpoint
The ODPM’s latest announcements have been worded in a manner that implies it is taking a harder line with the industry
Space Exploration
Responding to Barker
Government is reviewing the infrastructure demands of an increased housing supply and has charged Kate Barker with reviewing the planning system. This is offe…
Comment
There is a note of cautious optimism in the air over indications that the market is picking up.
Cost of consent
Councillors’ power to refuse planning consent on a political whim is a costly problem which must be addressed
